**Vote Type** Token holder DAO Snapshot with a 7-day vote period. **DAO-elected Sponsors** Integrations Guild (IG) **Timeline** * 7 days for comment/discussion on this proposal * Token holder DAO Snapshot with a 7-day vote period **Purpose** This proposal requests the Threshold DAO to fund a Senior Full-Stack Developer role with a front-end focus, to be filled by Evandro Saturnino. The role aims to enhance the application's usability, design, and back-end integration for the Threshold projects. **Motivation** With ongoing advancements in the Threshold Network's projects, there's a need for robust front-end development coupled with reliable back-end integration. Evandro's extensive experience in front-end/back-end technologies, particularly in the context of blockchain and smart contract applications, positions him ideally for this role. **Scope** The role will encompass: * Front-end Development using React, NextJS, and Svelte. * UI/UX Design and Prototyping in Figma. * Back-end development using Typescript (API, SDK, and automation scripts refactoring adn implementation), Jest, EthersJS, and Hardhat. * Code Quality and Maintenance using Agile Methodology. **Strategic Goal Planning** * The Integrations Guild will collaborate with Evandro to elaborate a set of specific goals to be achieved. * These goals will be structured to ensure alignment with the project's needs and priorities. * The plan includes flexibility to adapt to unforeseen yet crucial tasks, ensuring responsiveness to evolving project requirements. **Oversight & Review** * The position and performance will be reviewed by the Integrations guild on a quarterly basis by the TTG, upon delivery of a self-evaluation to the committee. * Regular performance reviews based on delivery of KPIs. * Adapting strategies in line with project evolution and feedback. **KPIs** 1. Effective implementation of UI/UX designs, improving user engagement. 2. Management of hosting services and analysis of post-launch metrics. 3. Development and maintenance of responsive design features. 4. Adherence to Agile methodologies for project management. **First 6 months term milestones** This outline presents key milestones for the upcoming term. While it does not encompass all planned work, it highlights significant, publicly acknowledged demands to be addressed. The order of these milestones is not fixed; instead, they will be tackled based on a priority sequence determined by the DAO members, as represented by the Integrations Guild. This approach ensures that we are responsive to the evolving needs and directives of the community. Delegates Dashboard: * Complete a comprehensive redesign. * Implement the new design in the front-end. * Regularly maintain delegated dashboard hosting service up and running. * Adapt to DAO requirements, including updates in design, frontend, and backend. tBTC SDK Landing Page: * Design a dedicated landing page for the tBTC SDK. * Implement this page on the Threshold website. TACo Landing Page: * Design and develop a landing page for TACo. * Ensure seamless integration into the Threshold website. Liquidity Provider (LP) Page: * Create the design and implement a dedicated LP page on the Threshold website. Maintenance of Threshold USD Services: * Continuously update and maintain the Threshold USD app deployment * Implement changes based on DAO feedback, covering design, frontend, and backend aspects. tBTC Scan services maintenance: * Regularly update and maintain tBTC Scan services. * Adapt to DAO requirements, including updates in design, frontend, and backend. These milestones represent a roadmap for our immediate focus, ensuring that essential services are enhanced and align with the community's evolving needs. **Recommendation** * Contract Evandro Saturnino for a 6-month renewable period, for 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. * Contract renewal and adjustment based on performance and project requirements. **Additional Clause** * In case of future developments requiring additional resources, Evandro will act as a coordinator on behalf of the DAO. **Why Evandro Saturnino?** * Proven expertise as Senior Frontend and Backend Engineer at Threshold Network, leading UI/UX development for the Threshold USD project. * Experience in DAO governance and protocol-level decision-making. * Skilled in React, NextJS, Svelte, EthersJS, Typescript, and a range of Web3 technologies. * Effective project management and deployment capabilities showcased in various roles. * Educational qualifications in Science & Technology and Computer Science. * Active contributor to blockchain and cryptocurrency communities. **Cost Structure** * Rate: $74 USD per hour, paid in Threshold (T) tokens. * Schedule: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. * Capacity to work overtime if explicitly required, same rate as outlined above. * Payment Terms: Bi-weekly invoicing

### Tl;dr The goal of this proposal is to add 10 community node operators to the tBTC Beta Staker program. ### Background tBTC currently relies on a permissioned group of nodes, referred to as "Beta Stakers", to secure the wallets that contain the BTC that backs tBTC. These nodes are highly reliable, and stake a significant amount of T. The goal of Part 2 of TIP-067 is to expand the Beta Staker by adding 10 additional community run nodes, and T staked across the beta staker nodes by 400M T. An increase in the number of beta staker nodes will increase the geographic dispersion of beta-stake operators, and also increase the distribution of key shares during DKG ceremony to improve system decentralization. ### Proposal The tBTC development team will vet and select 10 community node operators from applicants via this forum to be added to the Beta Staker permissioned group. ### Duration New Beta Stakers will be required to run their respective nodes until the conclusion of the Beta Staker program, expected to occur within 12 months. It is not possible to exit the Beta Staker program once added, which means that operators must continue to participate until the retirement of the program. ### Requirements Operators of Beta Staker nodes are expected to be extremely responsive, especially in regards to upgrades requested by software contributors. Ideally, they should be able to upgrade their nodes within 24 hours of notification. Community applicants will be vetted for demonstrable uptime via a review of historical T rewards, led by the Integrations Guild. Operators of Beta Staker nodes must be technically capable. They are responsible for ensuring high availability (more than 96% uptime) and security of the node. A Beta Staker node performs more computationally expensive operations (DKG, threshold signing, etc) compared to a standard Threshold node. To ensure a high level of service, a Beta Staker node requires a machine with: * 4 CPUs * 4 GB of RAM * 1 GB of persistent disk space * 80 Mbps of network bandwidth * Linux OS Other requirements include: * At least 1 year of historical uptime OR strong community presence and technical skills. * A minimum stake of 40M T, directly owned or delegated. Additional documentation can be found here: [https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/tbtc-Beta Stakers-program](https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/tbtc-beta-stakers-program) The DAO will reimburse Ethereum transaction fees (in ETH) directly to the respective operator addresses on a quarterly basis. ### Payment The DAO will make a payment of $1,500 USD/month to each community participant to cover additional overheads. Additional terms: * Payment terms are subject to nodes meeting the 96% uptime requirement in the month prior. Uptime below the minimum will result in forfeiture of that month’s payment. * Payments will be made in T in accordance with the T/USD price at 10am UTC on the final day of the month, as reported by CoinGecko. * Cost for the program will be covered by staking rewards generated from the delegated T in TIP-067 Part 1. * T rewards will be claimable by the Treasury Guild and distributed accordingly. ### Indicative Timeline * Nominations & Discussion Period - December 13th - December 27th * Candidate selection period - December 27th - January 3rd * Technical setup and troubleshooting - January 3rd - January 17th * Treasury Guild Delegation Execution - January 18th * New Beta Stakers added incrementally - January 19th - onward

### Tl;dr The goal of this proposal is to add 5 professional node operators to the tBTC Beta Staker program by delegating DAO-owned T. ### Background tBTC currently relies on a permissioned group of node operators, referred to as "Beta Stakers", to secure the wallets that contain the BTC that backs tBTC. These nodes are highly reliable, and stake a significant amount of T. An increase in the number of Beta Staker nodes will improve system decentralization through an increase in the geographic dispersion of Beta-Stake operators, and the distribution of key shares created by the “Distributed Key Generation” (DKG) ceremony. The goal of Part 1 of TIP-067 is to increase the Beta Staker set from 20 to 25 nodes, and T staked across the Beta Staker nodes by 150M T. ### Proposal The tBTC development team will vet and select 5 professional node operators from applications via this forum to be added to the Beta Staker permissioned group. These nodes will be delegated T to their node from the DAO treasury. ### Duration New Beta Stakers will be required to run their respective nodes until the conclusion of the Beta Staker program, or for a minimum of 12 months, whichever is sooner. It is not possible to exit the Beta Staker program once added, which means that operators must continue to participate until the retirement of the program. ### Requirements Operators of Beta Staker nodes are expected to be extremely responsive, especially in regards to upgrades requested by software contributors. Ideally, they should be able to upgrade their nodes within 24 hours of notification. Operators of Beta Staker nodes must be technically capable. They are responsible for ensuring high availability (more than 96% uptime) and security of the node. A Beta Staker node performs more computationally expensive operations (DKG, threshold signing, etc) compared to a standard Threshold node. To ensure a high level of service, a Beta Staker node requires a machine with: * 4 CPUs * 4 GB of RAM * 1 GB of persistent disk space * 80 Mbps of network bandwidth * Linux OS Additional documentation can be found here: [https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/tbtc-Beta Stakers-program](https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/tbtc-beta-stakers-program) ### TACo - Additional Application Threshold Network has two applications that operate on its security model: tBTC and TACo. Beta Stakers that choose to run an additional VPS for a TACo node with their delegation to receive an additional 25% payment. Details on also running a TACo node, to receive 100% of the available remuneration, instead of 75%, can be found here: https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/running-a-node/self-managed/pre-node-setup. ### Criteria for Selection Eligibility requirements are strict due to the high uptime requirement, and only the best applicants will be selected. Operators must: * Have a demonstrable history of professional validator services. * Submit a written application via this forum with the following details: * Company name * Company website * Company description * Country of operation * Relevant experience * Description of solution design * Description of backup and security principals * Will you participate with both tBTC & TACo? Y/N * Do you commit to participating as a Beta Staker for a minimum of 12 months? Y/N * Be familiar with Threshold Network and tBTC architecture. The DAO will reimburse Ethereum transaction fees (in ETH) directly to the respective operator addresses on a monthly basis. ### Delegation and Terms The DAO will delegate 30M T to each successful applicant. Successful operators will receive a $1,500 USD/month payment for participating in the Beta Staker program. If the provider chooses to run a TACo node in addition to tBTC, the monthly payment will be $2,000 USD/month. Additional terms: * Payment terms are subject to nodes meeting the 96% uptime requirement in the month prior. Uptime below the minimum will result in forfeiture of that month’s payment. * Payments will be made in T in accordance with the T/USD price at 10am UTC on the final day of the month, as reported by CoinGecko. * Cost for the program will be covered by staking rewards generated from the delegated T. * T rewards will be claimable by the Treasury Guild and distributed accordingly. * Any excess T generated above the cost of the program will be burned. ### Indicative Timeline * Nominations Period - December 13th - December 27th * Candidate selection period - December 27th - January 3rd * Technical setup and troubleshooting - January 3rd - January 17th * Treasury Guild Delegation Execution - January 18th * New Beta Stakers added incrementally - January 19th - onward