DAO Evolution: Optimism vs. Arbitrum
Optimism’s Citizen House

Model: Funds public goods via retroactive grants (e.g., $50M to developers), emphasizing long-term impact.

Efficiency: Slow voting (weeks) but high accountability via on-chain tracking.

Arbitrum’s STIP Program

Speed: Distributed $70M+ in 3 months, targeting immediate dApp growth (e.g., GMX incentives).

Tradeoff: Less transparency vs. Optimism, with some grants criticized as "VC-like."

Key Shift
Optimism bets on sustainability; Arbitrum prioritizes growth hacking.

Outlook:
Hybrid models may emerge—slow votes for public goods, fast grants for traction.