Update: Insights from Service Provider Program discussions
At ETHDenver, I spoke with several devs from last year’s program. A common takeaway was that clearer insights from Labs on protocol needs would help SPs propose complementary value-adds rather than redundant efforts in development and DAO tooling. If we didn’t get a chance to chat, feel free to reach out.
Today’s Meta-Governance meeting minutes indicate this, suggesting the need for ENS Labs to provide more direction on the program’s direction, including identifying areas SPs could address.
Proposal:
I’d like to coordinate with @nick.eth to schedule a strategy call focused on the Service Provider Program, where he can share nuanced insights on protocol development and ecosystem priorities relevant to the ENS Roadmap. As ENS’s lead developer, his input would be invaluable in shaping the program’s direction.
Given the project’s sensitivity, I propose a closed, invite-only, or application-based format to allow ENS Labs to share protocol insights freely in a trusted environment, where Nick and his colleagues can confidently share information with engaged, vetted ENS builders (past stream recipients are invited by default).
To maintain transparency, discussion outputs will be published in the forum as formal recommendations for ‘Intents’ of the Service Provider Program. Since @cap has volunteered to take notes, I’d work with him to prepare and post them in a dedicated thread.
Objective: Ensure Service Providers walk away with actionable insights into the ecosystem’s needs to submit informed proposals.
Next Steps:
Momentum hinges on ENS Labs’ willingness and availability to coordinate the call. Therefore, I have reached out to Nick.eth for feedback on the proposal and to potentially schedule the strategy call. Since the @Meta-Gov_Stewards have indicated that the stream recipient selection will occur on or after March 31st, I propose the following dates (time TBA):
- March 12, 2025
- March 19, 2025
- March 26, 2025
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Thanks to those who have expressed interest in the call, let’s see how this goes.