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Head of Design and Business Developer at General Magic. \u201cMagic Marko\u201d is a top notch designer and has been practicing his art on web2 and web3 projects for over a decade.\n* **[@moe_nick ](https://twitter.com/moe_nick)** - Project Manager. Products & Fintech Enthusiast.[ http://Giveth.io](https://t.co/Jl3jzZY0e7) Product Manager, ex-MyDigipay, ex-Tadbirpardaz, ex- Finnotech\n* **[@pourcheriki ](https://twitter.com/pourcheriki)** - Developer. More info: [Github](https://github.com/MohammadPCh) Lead Front-End Developer. Cherik has been leading the front-end design on a variety of products and features in the Giveth Galaxy for the last 2 years.\n* **[@amin__dev](https://twitter.com/amin__dev)** - Developer. More info: [Github](https://github.com/aminlatifi) Software Engineer/Developer/Architecture Lead Developer at Giveth\n* **[@VitorMarthendal](https://twitter.com/VitorMarthendal)** - Magically supports cadCAD and general full-stack development for consumer-facing blockchain-based products: [Github](https://github.com/marthendalnunes)\n* **[@thegrifft](https://twitter.com/thegrifft)** - Advisor. Co-founder of Giveth, Commons Stack, General Magic, Dappnode\n* **[@mathsguy ](https://twitter.com/mathsguy)** - Maths PhD (Category Theory, String Topology / CUNY), then worked on Ethereum, EthSwarm & Colony. Now playing around with math animations using Manim and learning theoretical CS. Wrote the original paper Pairwise is based on.\n* **[@kronosapiens](https://twitter.com/kronosapiens)** - Programmer-at-arms [@joinColony](https://twitter.com/joinColony), prev. ML [@Foursquare](https://twitter.com/Foursquare) Pilgrim. Closet anti-positivist. Arts & sciences. More info: [Github](https://github.com/kronosapiens) Created the initial implementation of Pairwise\n* **[@gichiba ](https://twitter.com/gichiba)** - Technical Writer at the Ethereum Foundation More info: [Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-hotchkiss/)\n* **[@ZeptimusQ](https://twitter.com/zeptimusQ)** - Transparency and accountability advocate. A passionate representative focused on decentralized governance.", "hidden": false, "question": "Individual or team summary", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Tooling", "hidden": false, "question": "Please choose a category that your project best fits in.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### Specific Problems Addressed:\n\n1. **Complexity in Decision-Making**: The primary problem Pairwise addresses is the overwhelming complexity badgeholders face when participating in large-scale governance decisions, such as the RetroPGF in the Optimism ecosystem. The traditional method of assigning percentages to a vast number of projects is time-consuming and cognitively demanding.\n2. **Limited Participation**: Due to the complexity and time required, many potential voters are deterred from participating, leading to a lack of diverse opinions and potentially skewed results.\n3. **Inefficiency in Resource Allocation**: Without a streamlined and user-friendly voting mechanism, there is a risk of inefficient resource allocation, where worthy projects may not receive the attention or funding they deserve.\n\n### Goals and Success Indicators:\n\n1. **Simplify the Voting Process**: The grant will be used to further develop and refine Pairwise, making the voting process as intuitive and straightforward as possible. Success will be measured by user feedback and an increase in participation rates during voting periods.\n2. **Increase Voter Participation**: By simplifying the voting process, we aim to encourage more badgeholders to participate in governance decisions. Success will be evident if there is a noticeable increase in voter turnout compared to previous rounds.\n3. **Improve Resource Allocation**: Through more informed and widespread participation, the goal is to achieve a more democratic and efficient allocation of resources. Success will be measured by analyzing the distribution of funds and ensuring that it aligns with the collective preferences of the community.\n4. **Enhance User Experience**: The grant will also be used to improve the overall user experience of Pairwise, ensuring that it is not only functional but also enjoyable to use. Success in this area will be gauged through user surveys and feedback.\n5. **Foster Community Engagement**: Beyond voting, Pairwise aims to foster a sense of community and engagement among badgeholders. Success will be measured by the level of active participation and discussion within the community, as well as feedback on how Pairwise has contributed to a sense of belonging and involvement.\n6. **Ensure Scalability**: As the Optimism ecosystem continues to grow, Pairwise must be able to scale accordingly. Success in this area will be measured by the platform\u2019s ability to handle increased participation and larger numbers of projects without compromising on performance or user experience.", "hidden": false, "question": "What specific problem(s) do you seek to solve with this grant, and how will you know whether you have accomplished your goal(s)?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### Valuable Public Good:\n\n1. **Simplification of Governance**: Governance in token ecosystems can be overwhelming, especially when there are numerous proposals or projects to vote on. Pairwise simplifies this process, making it more accessible to a wider audience and ensuring that more community members can participate in important governance decisions.\n2. **Enhanced Decision Quality**: By focusing on pairwise comparisons, voters are able to make more informed decisions. This leads to better outcomes for the community and ensures that the most valuable and impactful projects or proposals are recognized and supported.\n3. **Inclusive Community Engagement**: Pairwise\u2019s approach ensures that even individuals with limited time or expertise can participate in governance. This inclusivity is crucial for building strong and resilient token ecosystems.\n4. **Transparency and Accountability**: The open-source nature of Pairwise ensures transparency in the voting process, and the clear presentation of choices holds voters accountable for their decisions. This builds trust within the community and ensures that governance processes are fair and transparent.\n5. **Scalability of Governance**: As token ecosystems grow, the number of decisions that need to be made can become unmanageable. Pairwise\u2019s approach is scalable, ensuring that even as the number of proposals or projects increases, the governance process remains manageable and efficient.\n6. **Fostering Innovation**: By making governance more accessible and efficient, Pairwise encourages innovation within token ecosystems. Projects and proposals that might otherwise be overlooked are given a fair chance, and the community is able to support the most innovative and impactful ideas.\n7. **Building Community**: Pairwise not only facilitates governance but also helps in building a strong sense of community. 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Anything you'd like to add that has not been covered?", "questionId": 12}], "project": {"id": "10:0x8e1bD5Da87C14dd8e08F7ecc2aBf9D1d558ea174:83", "title": "Pairwise: Simplifying Choices, Amplifying Voices", "logoImg": "bafkreihwe2qexsuelj3ltl454iqppxxy4s4ieqpcyfaz4ntr5mer2b7umm", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreifu5vvpr2htvhazto5hx57bdgeal6e5xa2soirh2ix4hmobamjese", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://pairwise.generalmagic.io/", "bannerImg": "bafkreid3kxl4suf34xyu6dcwye5upn2awxhphehvwowm4qjmz6cxgchyvu", "createdAt": 1681292495571, "userGithub": "zeptimus", "credentials": {"github": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..ASk9kkApOTUpvtz3qQVstD5yauujV0z-pAnGO19ZQVntWMFPDMjEboNpqqY-XqPvo9CF_896N6sBlb2eU0-LBw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2023-08-07T15:28:05.589Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2023-08-07T15:28:05.589Z", "expirationDate": "2023-11-05T15:28:05.589Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x3EF1b0db4D10d2e3cE06699C0BD4EF0aAf897614", "hash": "v0.0.0:pRn3GTK4nJYgZlUrpj2ezslhwU06YqYevCqd/cJpwpQ=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextGithubOrg#GeneralMagicio#74430951"}}, "twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..1h3QiI0rZLUS_CtKvi18vIFvL08CdG38EUvUtFCMB0epW3c6He4Or1F7GgpRXv-p9Pxp24IYzDqkbgsJPmVUCA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2023-08-07T15:27:49.364Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2023-08-07T15:27:49.364Z", "expirationDate": "2023-11-05T15:27:49.364Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x3EF1b0db4D10d2e3cE06699C0BD4EF0aAf897614", "hash": "v0.0.0:vBJFZXCNZPTnhA0fS1JDvf+St2UPaJm3ivygWVhmDyI=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#Generalmagicio"}}}, "description": "Pairwise is an open-source, fun snapshot-style voting dapp that streamlines community voting by letting users select between just two options and then aggregating those votes into quantitative recommendations.\n\nPairwise is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, like a dating app, allowing users to choose between pairs of options to signal their preferences as opposed to having to read endless forum posts and vote within a set time period. The system converts these simple subjective inputs into objective, measurable outputs, minimizing the cost and cognitive burden of voting.\n\n## How does it work?\n\nPairwise started as a seed of an idea from the [big brain algorithm research out of Colony back in 2018](https://blog.colony.io/introducing-budgetbox/). Pairwise is a decentralized voting dapp that aims to make it easier for Web3 communities to signal their preferences and make informed decisions. Pairwise is implemented as a website with its own front end and an open-source backend. Pairwise voting will be compatible with all EVM chains and development is fully open source.\n\nOne of the biggest problems in DAOs is lack of engagement in governance processes. The goal of the project is to improve the decision-making process by providing a valuable alternative to traditional voting systems and promoting community engagement in the decision-making process. We are confident that this project has the potential to make a significant impact as a public good and we look forward to the opportunity to bring Pairwise voting to life with your support.\n\n![|602x531](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Cg0LXZ3tqyrrWwLsIyrC7B4zV4_ZkYGLdHgvLrQB0fg1OtVQZMrqpoyxtK2itqf9apaM8SkUBBgmfiJgi9QIcYKEKiPItjzMYVdBhxw8Y0iexqxbGOGabcjZtgfhVV2bjfUkx1xIiTVtis7mWhw2CHg)\n\n## How does it support Public Goods?\n\nThe mission of Pairwise is to be a public good itself (by being free & open source), and by supporting decision making within public good DAOs and projects. It is non-excludable (anyone can use it for free) and non rivalrous (it can work alongside any other governance tool).\n\n![|602x320](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DxDwtj3rHx-EsC87ETeVk4IrNgChTBAN5K9FIhDPwYNVVk7u8uel8DeHsx96Xp967Cbex8wsvEF0IUCpFoJyalVvw8VzHTtfJK8YskSfIovrN1JrrX9PFENXq8in7Tmj5AVwXaF-aSAGJqaX8q1gbyY)\n\nHere are a few practical use case studies and specific examples of how Pairwise could benefit public goods in the web3 space:\n\n**Grant Proposals:** Pairwise comparison helps organizations prioritize grant proposals by systematically comparing their potential impact and feasibility, ensuring more effective funding distribution. This is especially useful in cases where there are many projects or initiatives that are requesting funding (retroactive public goods, Gitcoin grants etc.).\n\n**Decentralized Curation and Ranking:** Pairwise can be used to compare, rank and curate projects, content, products, or services, and can serve as a \u201cdecentralized suggestion algorithm\u201d. One use case being explored is with Giveth, where users can vote on projects that they are passionate about, which would then feed into the website ranking. This not only allows the community to vote on what projects are important for them, but it also opens the door for new projects to surface that otherwise would have not received the same exposure.\n\n**User research:** A fun use case is user research, where the community can be polled on what their subjective preferences are. For example, this can be used within any DAO to decide on features as kind of a \u201chot or not\u201d game, where users can vote on specific designs or traits, to determine which ones are most valued by the community.\n\n**Progress**\n\n**Video Demo**\n\nWe have a working demo and are doing our initial user testing with the Giveth Community.\n\n[Check it out!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIn0jQZlLFQ)\n\n![|602x323](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/3vizo57Y0hTMHhmy8lyeEBBDd2N9YJPq3RPRQIIGmhaADt1-yQ2dlA7T3C-N034GPckxjp0TOFog3o3f9H_rk-oKpBt2zBbHI-jnHuJbq6QXttNaJuRxykzaZQhXl57Q8cQipXqMqDgdG7k6wTmFoD4)\n\n**Differentiation (from other projects)**\n\nPairwise is similar to Snapshot, but with a specific type of UX. Snapshot votes are built around the expectation that users will go do research in forums and read long-form discussions. Our approach leans into the fact that most of the community isn\u2019t even going to skim the forum posts and will vote with their gut. The goal is to give a clearer signal of what the community wants through more engagement in fun and simple micro-decisions.\n\nPairwise shouldn\u2019t be used for EVERY decision, but we believe it is an important complement to the current voting applications that exist today.\n\nAt General Magic, we believe in the power of collaboration in the open-source world. That's why we would be thrilled if Snapshot chose to integrate Pairwise into their platform. However, even if Snapshot decides not to, we are still committed to deploying this feature independently and integrating Snapshot's strategies into our system. We believe that this will benefit the entire governance ecosystem as we work together to create more efficient methods based on algorithms.\n\n**Team**\n\nPairwise is a project built by[ General Magic ](https://generalmagic.io/)with a lot of support from rockstar DAO OGs.\n\n* **[@FreshelleT ](https://twitter.com/FreshelleT)**- Alliance lead. Treasury and contract engagement\n* **[@markoprljic](https://twitter.com/markoprljic)** - Design lead. Head of Design and Business Developer at General Magic. \u201cMagic Marko\u201d is a top notch designer and has been practicing his art on web2 and web3 projects for over a decade.\n* **[@moe_nick ](https://twitter.com/moe_nick)**- Project Manager. Products & Fintech Enthusiast.[ http://Giveth.io](https://t.co/Jl3jzZY0e7) Product Manager, ex-MyDigipay, ex-Tadbirpardaz, ex- Finnotech\n* **[@pourcheriki](https://twitter.com/pourcheriki)** - Developer. More info: [Github](https://github.com/MohammadPCh) Lead Front-End Developer. Cherik has been leading the front-end design on a variety of products and features in the Giveth Galaxy for the last 2 years.\n* **[@amin__dev](https://twitter.com/amin__dev)** - Developer. More info: [Github](https://github.com/aminlatifi) Software Engineer/Developer/Architecture Lead Developer at Giveth\n* **[@VitorMarthendal](https://twitter.com/VitorMarthendal)** - Magically supports cadCAD and general full-stack development for consumer-facing blockchain-based products: [Github](https://github.com/marthendalnunes)\n* **[@thegrifft](https://twitter.com/thegrifft)** - Advisor. Co-founder of Giveth, Commons Stack, General Magic, Dappnode\n* **[@mathsguy ](https://twitter.com/mathsguy)**- Maths PhD (Category Theory, String Topology / CUNY), then worked on Ethereum, EthSwarm & Colony. Now playing around with math animations using Manim and learning theoretical CS. Wrote the original paper Pairwise is based on.\n* **[@kronosapiens](https://twitter.com/kronosapiens)** - Programmer-at-arms [@joinColony](https://twitter.com/joinColony), prev. ML [@Foursquare](https://twitter.com/Foursquare) Pilgrim. Closet anti-positivist. Arts & sciences. More info: [Github](https://github.com/kronosapiens) Created the initial implementation of Pairwise\n* **[@gichiba](https://twitter.com/gichiba)** - Technical Writer at the Ethereum Foundation More info: [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-hotchkiss/)\n* **[@ZeptimusQ](https://twitter.com/zeptimusQ)** - Transparency and accountability advocate. A passionate representative focused on decentralized governance.\n\n**What the Funds Are For**\n\nThis grant will contribute to the development of the first milestone and we are already developing it seeking funding from different sources such as [Aragon](https://forum.aragon.org/t/pairwise-voting/), [Meebits](https://prop.house/meebits/round-2/2963), [Nouns, ](https://prop.house/nouns/explorer-grants-pilot-round/2988)[Optimism ](https://gov.optimism.io/t/draft-gf-phase-1-proposal-pairwise/4976)and more!\n\n**Grants received so far**\n\n* ENS Small grant Public Goods round 5 **( 1 ETH )**\n* ENS Small grant Public Goods round 7 **( 1 ETH )**\n* ENS Small grant Public Goods round 9 **( 1 ETH )**\n* Gitcoin **(1.5k USD )**\n* Gitcoin ARB round **(5k ARB+390UDSC)**\n* Optimisms RPGF **( 7805.18 OP )**\n* Optimisms grant **( 95K OP )**\n  * The allocated funds are not intended for this specific roadmap. However, elements of the operational proposal could potentially be repurposed, thereby conserving resources within the overall budget.\n* Dorahacks **(0.64118904 BNB + 1000 USDT )**\n\n## ![|602x500](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/eBcDVtCGld8w-53ac8UVuFYSjBpmhNMiFlDBVcNtXIWB3imgJVmoxJwXWzf9e7UO-dyAJAmirETSpVTldPMcmMxmFBuDFCELXn5YpN_-ivFEbTMBfKs9P07lvkGPj1J8qsmuKjJLnmAK7hADghd_Pac)\n\n**Additional Resources, Links, Portfolio**\n\nGeneral Magic provides solution services and product development to Impact DAO\u2019s.\n\nWe support commons-based organizations and public good projects. We build digital products, governance tools, and economic systems, General Magic has a proven track record and high success rate.\n\nOur team of designers, developers, system architects, researchers, writers, and seasoned Web3 professionals have the knowledge and insights to support the ever growing demands of Impact DAOs \u2014 both by integrating with existing teams and creating resources from scratch.\n\n**Learn more:**\n\nWebsite -[ https://generalmagic.io/](https://generalmagic.io/)\n\nTwitter -[ https://twitter.com/generalmagicio](https://twitter.com/generalmagicio)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "GeneralMagicio", "projectTwitter": "Generalmagicio"}, "recipient": "0xd1b8db70ded72db850713b2ce7e1a4ffafad95d1"}}