Onchain Summer

What exciting opportunities await builders this Onchain Summer? Superchain builders gather for a delightful Respect Game, then explore the Buildathon and funding sources by Base to bring the next billion users onchain 🔵🌊

Date: Jun 20th, 2024

Table of Contents

Timestamps
Feedback
Optimism Discourse
New Core Intents
Respect Game and Onchain Summer
Tweets
Related Posts
OF 30: Governance Intent
OF 29: Reflection Session
OF 28: Optimism Fractal Software

Timestamps

0:15 Welcome to Optimism Fractal

0:47 Overview of Optimism Fractal and a new update on Optimism’s Fractal core intent. Details on the approved proposal about adding Superchain governance.

2:31 Onchain Summer quick overview, sharing recent updates to the OP Fractal website.

4:33 Dan mentions events being hosted and upcoming topics. He explains how to suggest topics.

5:45 The breakout rooms are now open.

6:08 Zaal shares his screen on Wave Warz, featuring amazing musicians. The event is upcoming this weekend. They are getting closer to deploying the smart contract and are excited about their on-chain tools.

9:08 Dan mentions a logistical issue, asking one person to volunteer to go to another room.

10:35 Gabriel speaks about his project, Block Pools, which was accepted in Shutter DAO. Gabriel shares his screen for additional details on Shutter DAO and shares a page on the developers' advisory board.

14:51 Tadas is still working on the OP Fractal App, spending time on development. He worked on the API service and is now working on the connection. He hopes to deploy it by the next meeting.

16:52 Dan thanks Tadas for his great work and provides details on what Tadas is working on.

18:20 Dan made a proposal for this week, did a lot of work on the website, updated the core intent, added a section on governance, and added additional content including Eden Fractal as well. He is providing feedback with Rosmari, working on Optimism Fractal Notion and tasks, trying to repair technical issues, documenting wallet sign up for ease of use, and is in contact with the Base ecosystem.

23:53 Zaal started using Fractalgram in his fractal Zao DAO

25:44 Gabriel asks about improvements to the Respect Game. Tadas responds

27:11 Dan adds that Tadas has already developed a new token standard for Respect, mentioned OREC, the front end, and making it all easier to get started.

28:28 Gabriel gives feedback about the Respect Game saying that it's a very cool initiative and that the Respect Game is full of potential, such as the mechanics, the community that we are building here. He thinks we can keep improving this so it makes things even better.

29:28 Tadas shares feedback on social consensus games like the Respect Game, noting it's a largely unexplored space and believes it can be powerful to have fun while making meaningful decisions.

Level 6-Tadas, Level 5-Gabriel, Level 4-Dan, Level 3-Zaal

35:52 Dan and Tadas have a general conversation, briefly discussing the Fractal app that Tadas is working on.

45:32 They return to the main room; Optimism Fractal ends and the town hall begins.

46:57 Dan shares a presentation for the Optimism Town Hall. He welcomes everyone and gives a brief overview.

48:58 Dan announces the topic for today is Base Builders and Onchain Summer. He gives additional details about the Onchain Summer deadline to apply, which is on June 30th. Dan gives a detailed explanation on how topics are discussed, topic proposals, and cagendas.

51:52 Dan shares his screen on Optimism Season 6, showing opportunities in the Mission Request Program.

53:22 Dan leads off the group discussion for Base Builders and Onchain Summer, adding additional screen breakdown information on how awards are funded.

55:02 Dan mentions Warcast for additional funding opportunities.

56:16 Will gives information on his Respect Game, a team to coordinate to build for Onchain Summer grants.

57:43 Dan adds Coinbase Eco Fund, venture capital for additional opportunities, and Base.mirror.xyz for more opportunities.

59:50 The group has a conversation on the Buildathon screen share.

1:01:02 Dan shares his screen on the company hosting Onchain Summer and shares details about the eight sponsors. He shows an overview of how to apply and understand the benefits.

1:03:37 Base and partners' mentorship hours are coming on Monday for a one-on-one contact. He recommends checking out the full video for details

1:07:47 Rosmari shares her key takeaways from the video. She says not to wait until the last day, provides a website link, mentions Base support, and suggests tagging Will for additional information.

1:08:58 Abraham comments on the seemingly tight deadline, expressing concerns about lock-in. He suggests a follow-up meeting for any technical support needed.

1:10:18 Dan responds to Abraham, bringing up Notion pages with a list of tasks. Dan explains that he’s been meaning to reach out to Abraham regarding the smart wallet.

1:13:00 Abraham and Dan discuss the best plans to scope out collaborations

1:18:00 Will mentions that he’s down for ideation, collaboration, and any way that he can help.

1:18:33 Dan shares his screen showing the Mid-Buildathon check-in form, mentioning that the first Base mentorship calls start on Monday.

1:20:43 Dan thanks everyone for coming and mentions topic proposals. He shares the page Rosmari shared in the link on quick set up for the wallet. He shares the calendar of upcoming Optimism events.

1:21:44 Go Onchain Summer!

Feedback

You’re welcome to have a look at feedback given during this episode below:

29:28 Tadas shares feedback on social consensus games like the Respect Game, noting it's a largely unexplored space and believes it can be powerful to have fun while making meaningful decisions.