[Discussion] Draft Proposal Template for Taiko DAO

🔬 DAO Proposals
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0.Purpose of This Template

This template is intended for forum discussion and early community feedback.Forum proposals do not go on-chain directly. Instead, they help surface ideas early, gather community input, and provide the foundation for review by the Security Council, which currently has the authority to submit on-chain proposals.

Using this template allows proposers to:

  • Introduce ideas to the Taiko DAO and ecosystem

  • Hear community voice and build alignment

  • Improve the chances of progressing to an on-chain vote

The goal of this post is to present a clear proposal, enable constructive discussion, and create a transparent record to support informed governance decisions.Thanks for building with Taiko, we’re excited to see what you propose!

1. Title

A clear and specific title describing the proposal.

2. Summary (TL;DR)

In 3–5 bullet points:

  • What is being proposed

  • What approval is requested from the DAO

  • Funding required (if any)

3. Background / Context

Provide neutral context:

  • How this proposal originated

  • Relevant background or prior discussions

  • Why it is being discussed now

4. Motivation & Rationale

Explain why this matters:

  • What problem does this solve, or what opportunity does it unlock?

  • Why is this relevant for Taiko and the DAO?

  • Why is this approach preferable to alternatives (if any)?

5. Proposal Details / Scope

Clearly describe:

  • What will be done

  • What is explicitly in scope and **out of scope
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  • Expected deliverables or outcomes

6. Implementation Plan

How this will be executed:

  • Timeline and key milestones

  • Responsible individuals or teams

  • Dependencies or risks (if applicable)

7. Budget & Resources (if applicable)

Detail any funding request:

  • Total amount requested

  • Breakdown of costs

  • Payment structure (one-time / milestones)

8. Success Metrics

How success will be evaluated:

  • KPIs, milestones, or qualitative outcomes

  • What the DAO should expect to see if this succeeds

9. Next Steps

Outline what happens after:

  • Feedback period

  • On-chain vote

  • Execution or follow-up actions

Note:

As Taiko DAO governance matures, different proposal templates may be introduced (e.g. for protocol parameter changes or smart contract upgrades). This template serves as a general starting point, especially suited for grants, initiatives, and early governance discussions.