Background
LXDAO is continuously researching the sustainability of public goods. PGNode is a new attempt by LXDAO, which raises sustainable funds for the development of public goods by participating in the construction of the entire ecological infrastructure.
The PGNode model involves becoming a Validator within the ecosystem to obtain sustainable income, a portion of which goes into the public goods funding pool to support the better development of public goods.
Why It’s Feasible
- Web3 needs a more solid infrastructure to accommodate more users.
- The Web3 ecosystem requires more neutral and decentralized organizations to participate in governance.
- The Web3 ecosystem needs more developers and users.
LXDAO’s Advantages
- LXDAO focuses on the field of public goods and continues to explore sustainable solutions for them.
- LXDAO is an excellent developer community that can continuously connect the Web3 ecosystem with developers.
- LXDAO has a good reputation in the Web3 community and is naturally suited to become a validator, participating in the chain’s governance from the perspective of supporters of public goods.
Team
At the current launch stage, PGNode operates in a lightweight manner as a virtual group composed of a PM and a Developer, completing the preparation of early-stage work for PGNode and the construction of some nodes. Later, when entering the formal operation phase, the number of Developers may increase.
The current PM and Developer are registered as a PoC in the Forge group, with an hourly rate of 20LXPU (U:LXP 8:2). After the project is officially established, a fixed position will be set up.
Development Plan
After completing the preparation in the launch phase, the following three development stages will be entered:
Phase One (2024.6 - 2024.12): PoC Concept Validation
In this phase, the main focus is to verify the feasibility of PGNode and to establish deep cooperation with two ecosystems. It is necessary to raise some grants from external sources to support basic server and labor costs.
Key objectives:
- Deeply cooperate with the chain or foundation, generate revenue by delegating tokens from the foundation, and become a validator for 2+ chains during this phase to obtain funds for sustainable operation.
- Verify the feasibility and sustainability of funding acquisition and automated distribution.
- Complete the initial version of the Validator technical plan and ensure the safe and stable operation of the Validator.
Phase Two (2025.1 - 2025.12): Product Implementation
After completing the feasibility verification, begin to expand the scale of Validators, obtain sustainable funding, start international ecosystem business development (BD), initiate the financing process, and expand the team.
Key objectives:
- Expand the number of Validators to more than 10, obtain additional revenue during this phase, and inject part of the revenue into the public goods funding pool.
- BD PGNode into international ecosystems, such as Protocol Guild, Gitcoin, etc., to enhance its influence.
- Complete the process of funding public goods with sustainable funds.
- Improve the automated distribution plan, and achieve decentralization of the entire process.
Phase Three (2025.12 -): Product and Influence Growth
Complete the construction of a professional team, build PGNode into a decentralized node service, and enhance international influence.
Key objectives:
- Expand the number of Validators to more than 20.
- Improve the decentralized automated distribution and public goods funding plan, and establish cooperative relations with at least one international organization.
- Explore cutting-edge node technologies and provide a complete Validator support plan.
Budget
In addition to the Forge expenditures for the PM and Developer’s salaries, an additional 2000 u stablecoins are also needed to cover the initial server costs, supporting PGNode’s business to enter Phase One, and external fundraising will also commence.
背景
LXDAO 在持续研究公共物品的可持续性问题。PGNode 是 LXDAO 一次新的尝试，通过参与整个生态基础设施的建设，为公共物品的发展筹集可持续性资金。
PGNode 的模式是通过成为生态的 Validator，获取可持续性的收入，这些收入中的一部分会进入到公共物品资金池，支持公共物品更好的发展。
为什么可以做
- Web3 接纳更多的用户需要有一个更坚实的基础设施
- Web3 生态需要更多中立和去中心化的组织来参与治理
- Web3 生态需要更多开发者和用户
LXDAO 的优势
- LXDAO 专注公共物品领域，并持续探索公共物品的可持续性解决方案
- LXDAO 是一个优秀的开发者社区，可以持续链接 Web3 生态和开发者
- LXDAO 在 Web3 社区中有良好的声誉，天然适合成为 validator ，并从以公共物品支持者的角度ß参与链的治理
团队组成
在当前启动阶段， PGNode 以虚拟小组的形式轻量化运行。由一个 PM 和一个 Developer 组成，完成 PGNode 前期工作的筹备和部分节点的搭建。后续进入到正式运营阶段之后，可能会增加 Developer 的数量。
当前 PM 和 Developer 在 Forge 小组登记 PoC，时薪为 20LXPU（U:LXP 8:2），后续项目立项之后再设立固定岗。
发展规划
在启动阶段阶段完成筹备之后，会进入以下三个发展阶段：
第一阶段（2024.6 - 2024.12）：PoC 概念验证
在这个阶段，主要验证 PGNode 是否具有可行性，并且与两个生态达成深度合作。在阶段需要从外部筹集一些 grants，支持基本的服务器和人力成本。
关键目标：
- 和链方或者基金会深度合作，通过基金会 delegate token 产生收益，PGNode 在这个阶段成为 2+ 链的 validator，获取可持续运行的资金
- 验证资金获取与自动化分配是否可行及可持续性
- 完成 Validator 技术方案的初版，实现 Validator 安全稳定地运行
第二阶段（2025.1 - 2025.12）：产品落地
完成可行性验证之后，开始扩大 Validator 的规模，获取可持续的资金，并开始向国际生态 BD，启动融资流程，扩大团队规模。
关键目标：
- 将 validator 的数量扩展到 10+，在这个阶段，可以获取到额外的一些收益，将部分收益注入到公共物品的资助池中
- 将 PGNode BD 到国际生态，Protocol Guild、Gitcoin 等，提高自身影响力
- 将可持续性资金资助公共物品的流程运行完整
- 完善自动化分配方案，整个过程实现去中心化
第三阶段（2025.12 -）：产品及影响力增长
完成专业团队的建设，将 PGNode 建设成去中心化的节点服务，提升国际影响力。
关键目标：
- 将 validator 的数量扩展到 20+
- 完善去中心化的自动化分配和公共物品资助方案，并至少和一个国际组织建立合作关系
- 探索前沿的节点前沿技术，并输出完整的 validator 保障方案
资金来源及预算
当前资金需求除了从 Forge 支出 PM 和 Developer 的工资之外，还还需要申请 2000 u 稳定币，作为前期的服务器成本，支持 PGNode 业务进入第一阶段，同时也会开始从外部筹集资金。