Proposal Template for Viction Governance
1. Abstract: Provide a concise summary of the proposal in 2 or 3 sentences, outlining its purpose and key objectives.
2. Motivation: This section explains “why” the proposal matters to the Viction community. It highlights the challenges being addressed, the benefits it offers, and its alignment with Viction’s broader goals. It should inspire action by demonstrating how the proposal can advance the ecosystem and resolve key issues.
3. Specifications: Provide a detailed breakdown of the proposal. Explain the tools, platforms, or technologies involved, and justify the design decisions. Include references to alternative approaches and examples of similar implementations in other contexts to strengthen the case.
4. Impact and Benefits: This section outlines the proposal’s potential to improve Viction’s ecosystem, operations, or community engagement. Emphasize tangible, measurable benefits that align with Viction’s vision for growth and sustainability.
5. Implementation Plan: Lay out the roadmap for executing the proposal. Detail the steps involved, required resources, and any legal or procedural considerations. Ensure the plan is actionable and aligns with the community’s expectations.
6. Budget: Offer a clear breakdown of the financial requirements, including specific allocations for personnel, resources, and operational costs. If applicable, include a phased funding approach and mention strategies to optimize spending or reduce costs.
7. Milestones and Success Metrics: Define the key milestones for the project, with timelines and deliverables for each phase. Clearly establish success metrics to track progress and measure the proposal’s effectiveness in achieving its goals.
8. Risks and Challenges: Identify potential obstacles and outline strategies for mitigating risks. Demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing uncertainties, ensuring the proposal’s feasibility.
9. Team/Organization: Introduce the individuals or organizations responsible for the proposal. Highlight their qualifications, experience, and relevant work to build trust and credibility within the community.
10. Conclusion: Summarize the proposal by restating the problem it addresses and the benefits it offers. Include any additional insights or context that deepen understanding and emphasize its importance to the Viction ecosystem.
Sometimes, VIPs aren’t passed on the first try. If a VIP is not passed, the proposer may resubmit the VIP after addressing the concerns of the community. The proposer should include the following additional sections in the resubmitted VIP:
- A link to the previous VIP - The link to the previous VIP should be included in the resubmitted VIP.
- Reasons why the VIP was not passed - The reasons why the VIP was not passed should be included in the resubmitted VIP.
- Changes made to the VIP - The changes made to the VIP should be included to address the concerns raised during the previous VIP submission.
- Additional information - More detailed intentions, specifics and implication details can help the community understand the revised VIP, increasing the chances of it being passed.