Impact Measurements and Metrics for Eden Fractal Events
Overview and Context
This page provides an overview of the impact and metrics for Eden Fractal Events, a pioneering initiative in the development and implementation of fractal decision-making processes. These events, hosted bi-weekly, serve as a unique platform for governance leaders, builders, and community members to collaborate, share ideas, and contribute to the evolution of decentralized governance processes.
The purpose of this page is to showcase the impact of these events on Optimism governance between October 2023 and September 2024, particularly in the context of our application for Retroactive Funding Round 6. This impact page and the associated application have been created by Dan Singjoy, founder of the Optimystics team, who organize and facilitate these events. For more details on our application, please visit our Eden Fractal Events application.
Important funding clarification
The 30,000 OP listed on this application represents the total funding received by the Optimystics team for multiple projects in RetroPGF Round 3, not solely for Eden Fractal events. Due to the application structure, there was no dedicated field to explain how previous funding was distributed across projects. To ensure transparency and avoid disqualification, we felt it necessary to note the full amount in each related application.
While Eden Fractal events, including their educational content and videos, were a significant part of our previous application, the funding specifically allocated to Eden Fractal events is less than the total 30,000 OP grant. For a broader understanding of our work across different projects and our funding context, please refer to the Optimystics Projects and Funding overview.
Table of Contents
- Impact Measurements and Metrics for Eden Fractal Events
- Overview and Context
- Important funding clarification
- Event Participation and Engagement
- Governance Innovation and Experimentation
- Software Development Fostered
- Content Creation and Distribution
- Qualitative Impact
- Conclusion
Event Participation and Engagement
Over the past year (October 2023 - September 2024), our bi-weekly events have fostered a vibrant, engaged community of governance enthusiasts and innovators. Each event consists of deep discussions and experiments with fractal governance processes, fostering engagement with advanced governance topics.
Key metrics for the past year include:
🔵 Total Events Hosted: 37 events
🔵 Unique Participants: Approximately 40 diverse contributors to Optimism and fractal governance
🔵 Average Attendance: 5-7 participants per event
These numbers represent a wide range of participants, including governance experts, business leaders, and innovators from multiple blockchain ecosystems. The engagement is evidenced by consistent participation and the development of long-term collaborations among participants.
You can verify this participation by viewing our Eden Fractal playlist, and and our EdenFractal.com/videos page. You can also explore the timestamps in the video descriptions on Eden Creators YouTube channel.
Governance Innovation and Experimentation
Eden Fractal Events have been at the forefront of governance experimentation and innovation:
🔵 Fractal Democracy Implementation: We've pioneered practical implementation of fractal governance structures, providing a scalable model for decentralized decision-making. This has led to increased interest in fractal governance on Optimism, with several community leaders expressing interest or planning to integrate these processes.
🔵 Respect Game Refinement: Our events have served as a testing ground for iterating on the Respect Game, which has now been adopted by other Superchain communities like Optimism Fractal and ZAO Fractal.
🔵 New Prosocial Games and Foundational Progress: We've pioneered new versions of prosocial games like Cagendas to form comprehensive vision, mission, marketing, and product strategies for gaining adoption of fractal governance processes on Optimism.
🔵 Cross-Chain Governance Insights: We've facilitated knowledge exchange between governance leaders from multiple chains, informing governance strategies across ecosystems. This includes attracting builders and leaders from various Superchain networks, including OP Mainnet, EOS, Base, and Mode.
🔵 Experimental Consensus Mechanisms: We've tested various consensus games and voting mechanisms that could be adapted for use in other governance processes.
A key milestone this year was our approved proposal to migrate to Base for Eden Fractal Epoch 2, which involved extensive planning, discussion, and promotion of Base/Optimism to fractal community leaders in various Telegram and Discord channels.
For a comprehensive overview of the communities we've inspired over the past year, visit Optimystics.io/communities.
Software Development Fostered
Eden Fractal events have been a catalyst for significant software development:
🔵 Fractal Democracy Infrastructure: We've developed and refined the core infrastructure for the Respect-based governance, which has now been adopted by other communities. This includes contributions to tools like ORDAO, Fractalgram, and the Respect Games app.
🔵 Governance Tool Showcases: We've provided a platform for developers to present and refine various governance tools, supporting their development and integration into multiple ecosystems. For example, our deep dive into OREC with Tadas and exploration video of the new Respect Games app have led to significant improvements in these tools.
You can explore the open-source repositories inspired by our events on the Optimystics GitHub page and learn more about these tools at Optimystics.io/tools.
Content Creation and Distribution
Our events have produced a substantial body of educational and historical content over the past year:
🔵 Event Recordings: 37 full event recordings, each with comprehensive show notes
🔵 Total Video Content: Over 36 hours of governance discussions, experiments, and presentations, curated with timestamps
🔵 Educational Resources: Developed a rich library of resources on fractal governance, accessible to communities across various blockchain ecosystems
🔵 Viewership and Reach: Over 1,000 views across event recordings and 10,000+ impressions on social media posts promoting events and sharing highlights
🔵 Custom Artwork: Each episode features custom artwork and promotions to enhance engagement and visibility
An especially noteworthy episode is our 2-year anniversary celebration featuring about 15 business and organization leaders who have been pioneering fractal democracy for three years, which you can watch below. It's important to note that while Eden Fractal's primary focus is on governance processes, every episode this year has included discussions about Optimism, with multiple episodes specifically focusing on Optimism's role in the broader ecosystem.
Each of the videos features well-organized presentations and most participants appear on camera throughout the events, providing a visually engaging experience. You can watch these videos on the Eden Fractal playlist and EdenFractal.com/videos page. You can also explore the timestamps in the video descriptions on Eden Creators YouTube channel.
EF 102: Celebrating Fractal Communities
What are your fractal stories? Watch Eden Fractal’s two year anniversary celebration to see visionary leaders share inspiring stories, honor all fractal communities, and reflect upon the heroic history and horizon of fractal democracy 📖 🌍 🙌🏽
Qualitative Impact
Eden Fractal Events have had profound qualitative impacts:
🔵 Governance Education: Provided in-depth education on advanced governance concepts, particularly fractal democracy
🔵 Cross-Ecosystem Pollination: Facilitated the exchange of ideas between different blockchain communities, enriching governance discussions across ecosystems
🔵 Long-term Vision Development: Fostered discussions on long-term visions for decentralized governance, influencing strategic thinking in multiple communities
🔵 Community Building: Created a dedicated community of governance innovators committed to advancing decentralized decision-making processes
Conclusion
Thank you for your consideration and support of public goods in the realm of decentralized governance!
Eden Fractal Events have played a crucial role in advancing the field of decentralized governance. By providing a consistent platform for experimentation, discussion, and refinement of fractal democracy concepts, these events have laid the groundwork for more effective and scalable governance systems across the blockchain space, with a particular focus on the Optimism ecosystem over the past year.
We invite you to join our bi-weekly events to experience the Eden Fractal community firsthand. You can find event details and RSVP on our events page. To learn more about our work and see our resources, please explore EdenFractal.com. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Dan Singjoy.
We appreciate your time in reviewing our impact and look forward to any feedback!