*** This Thread is written for the following core audience: SPP2 applicants, ENS delegates, and interested DAO participants
If this is the first thread you are reading about SPP2, please start with the Links below, as they remain the canonical source of program rules and application materials:
- SPP 2 Facilitation Plan (Original)
- Application Template
- Application Index Tracker
- Service Provider Season 2 Vote Amendment Proposal
Thank you all for your contributions while the DAO & Delegates finalized the voting method amendment for SPP2. Following a social temp‑check, Amendment 6.5 was the option with the highest votes and will be used to govern the upcoming DAO‑wide SPP2 selection vote.
Because the amendment process pushed back original target dates, MetaGov is publishing an updated facilitation plan and timeline that reflect the new voting method and ensure adequate notice for all parties.
Current State of the SPP2
All other aspects of program facilitation outlined in SPP 2 Facilitation Plan (Original) remain fully in effect. The sole changes introduced by this amendment are (1) voting algorithm and (2) the temporary reopening of an application edit window, which closes on 4/27/25 23:59 UTC.
| Key Topics | Other/Notes | |
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Applications submitted by 3/31/25 | Please note there will be no new applications accepted into the program. |
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All applications are eligible per the program requirements. | NA |
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Amendment 6.5 Passed & changes the voting algorithm used in the SPP2 | More in About the Voting Changes. |
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Front-end Dev & Testing | The voting updates will be joined with the development of custom front ends by three different entities. (more on this below) |
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SPP2 Vote | Standard 5 Day Social Voting window. |
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SPP2 Vote Review | MetaGov & public review of the results to ensure the correct ranking. |
Updated Key Target Dates
(All dates are in UTC)
| Task | Start | End | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update window for current applications | now | 4/27/25 | 5‑6 |
| Front‑end dev & testing | now | 4/28/25 | 6‑7 |
| SPP2 Voting | 4/30/25 (alt. 5/7/25) | 5/5/25 (alt. 5/13/25) | 5 |
| SPP2 Voting Review | 5/5/25 (alt. 5/13/25) | 5/10/25 (alt. 5/18/25) | 5 |
SPP‑2 voting window is presented with two possible schedules. The earlier set of dates remains the target; however, if front‑end development or testing requires additional time, the vote will shift to the alternate window. MetaGov will continue to monitor progress closely and adjust only when necessary to preserve a seamless, transparent experience for applicants, delegates, and all DAO stakeholders. Our priority is to safeguard both the integrity of the vote and the broader timeline of the program.
Change Updates
Applications - What Changed?
Teams get a final opportunity to tune proposals given the updated ballot structure.
- Edits may be submitted until 27 Apr 2025 23:59 UTC. After that point, applications become final for ballot preparation.
- @daostrat.eth will reach out to applicants on all available channels. Please also reach out with questions.
FE Dev & Testing
To maintain a single, transparent source of truth, MetaGov is preparing a public Google Doc that details the Amendment 6.5 counting algorithm and sample outputs; this document will be linked here as soon as it is complete.
- Front‑end work is being facilitated by MetaGov steward @alextnetto.eth, with active contributors Blockful, Agora, and Lighthouse all building integrations.
- @alextnetto.eth will also share testing information for community review.
- Target completion for QA remains 4/28/25; the contingency window extends to 5/7/25 if blockers arise.
Voting Method
Amendment 6.5 replaces rank teams only with a rank‑budget system that evaluates each budget entry on its own merits.
As stated in Amendment:
EP6.5 goes further by enabling voters to place an extended budget request below multiple basic budgets. This allows voters to express preferences such as: “This team should receive its extra funding, but only after these other teams get their basic funding.”
- Summary- Every team’s Basic ask and optional Extended ask appear as separate rankable options. Put differently, a team’s Extended ask competes with every other entry, not just its own Basic ask.
- Allocation - ranked list, funding items until “None Below” is hit.
- Voter action - rank entries in the exact order you want funds deployed,no manual math required.
Check List (Key Information)
For Applicants
- Expect direct outreach. MetaGov will contact each applicant via this thread, Telegram DM, and Forum PM.
- Review and, if necessary, revise your proposal. The edit window closes 4/27/25 23:59 UTC. After that, applications are frozen for voter preparation.
MetaGov Recommendation → Please note the changes to your proposal as a comment to make it easier for the delegates to see! 
Watch for MetaGov updates. We will post interim notices (e.g., algorithm doc link, ballot‑freeze list) in this thread.
For Delegates
- Understand the amendment. Read the passed Amendment to understand the voting algorithm.
- Track live application edits. Applicants may adjust their content through 4/27 ; re-check the index on 4/28 for the final list.
_ - MetaGov will publish an easy-to-follow explainer and a worked example of the 6.5 algorithm; the link will be updated throughout the week.
- Stay updated! This checklist—and its resource links—will be refreshed periodically up to the 4/27/25 Freeze.
Thank you to all contributors for working with applicants, FE contributors, and delegates to keep SPP2 moving forward! 
Program Updates, Links, and Notes
[:: to be updated ::]
We had to split the Scope of Work (section 4) out into a separate reply post.