AIP-300: Create Custom “Beta Tester” Forum Badge

Proposal Name
Create Custom “Beta Tester” Forum Badge

Proposal Category
Process

Abstract

Embracing the values of the DAO, Hangout and Vulkan have taken the initiative to establish a Beta Testing Group, offering invaluable feedback on projects free of charge. Open to all who wish to participate, from users to project contributors, the group has already successfully completed its initial version. Now, it is time to elevate the program by introducing policies, procedures, and structure. To achieve this, this proposal suggests creating a custom “Beta Tester” badge on the Forum, symbolizing legitimacy and fostering a sense of belonging and accomplishment for its members.

Future plans encompass expanding the program’s scope, reaching beyond the DAO, and providing user feedback to external projects. Additionally, the group aims to act as a bridge between communities, encouraging interaction and coordination, resulting in enhanced opportunities for collaboration.

Author Description

This proposal is co-authored by Hangout and @Vulkan

Hangout is a veteran of early-stage enterprise. Founded two international head hunting businesses (2 exits), working currently on a 3rd recruitment venture in the Crypto Space. Member of WG0 and sometime Regular on Discourse.

Vulkan is a Secretary of the DAO (via AIP-239) and the author of a DAO Newsletter called “The Bulletin Bored” (via AIP-66). He also has 10+ years of experience as a software tester.

Motivation

This proposal seeks to embody the community’s values by promoting Boldness, encouraging members not to shy away from embracing the weird, the hard, or the new. The core motivation lies in collaboration with the ApeCoin Community.

The proposed badge aims to imbue the Beta Testing Group with credibility and foster a profound sense of achievement and community among its participants. As the program evolves, it will play a pivotal role in enhancing project quality, not only within the DAO but also in external ventures, thanks to the incorporation of valuable user feedback. This group would act as a bridge between communities with interaction and coordination leading to increased opportunities for collaboration.

Equality is at the heart of this initiative, affirming that “One APE equals one APE,” valuing each member’s contribution equally. Any Ape can effortlessly contribute by joining the Beta Testing community.

Rationale

The Beta Testing Group’s primary goal is to offer feedback that enhances project quality and ensures the community’s voice is heard, aligning perfectly with the principle of Collective Responsibility, leaving everything better than we found it.

Transparent processes and decisions are foundational to this proposal, harmonizing with the community’s value of Transparency. Badges serve as a transparent representation of the value provided.

Benefit to ApeCoin Ecosystem

The custom “Beta Tester” badge will kindle a profound sense of camaraderie and pride among the participants, fostering greater engagement within the group. Additionally, this initiative marks the beginning of outreach efforts to external communities, facilitating collaboration and cooperation with the DAO community, in harmony with the Persistence value, understanding that success is an ouroboros, not a straight line.

Specifications

A custom Forum badge will be developed, showcasing the title “Beta Tester” and the description “Participant of the Beta Testing Program.” The badge image will be thoughtfully designed and selected by the Community to accurately represent the Testing Group’s purpose.

Steps to Implement

  1. The Community Discourse Facilitator Team (with the assistance of the DAO Administrator team) will create a custom Forum Badge.

  2. Badge Name = “Beta Tester”

  3. Badge Description = “Participant of the Beta Testing Program”

  4. Badge Image = Selected by Facilitators to accurately reflect a Testing Group

  5. Badge Group = “Community”

  6. Hangout will coordinate with the Community Discourse Facilitator Team to manually add the badge to the correct users.

Timeline

The implementation will begin immediately upon approval.

Overall Cost

$0 (It will be realized through existing resources and the collective efforts of the community).

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Nice resource here peeps…

AC

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I’m interested. Can I join the beta testing group now?

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100%, just need to get a new project in that wishes to be tested!

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Hi @Hangout,

Your topic will be moving to the AIP Draft phase in less than 24 hours. Are you content with the feedback received or do you wish to extend community discussion for another 7 days?

If we do not hear from you within 48 hours after your topic closes, your topic will be moved straight to the AIP Draft process.

We look forward to hearing from you.

-Chris

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This topic was automatically closed after 7 days. New replies are no longer allowed.

Hi @Hangout,

Thank you for your ideas [and the ApeCoin DAO community for the thoughtful discussions]. A moderator will get in touch with the author to draft the AIP in the appropriate template. Once the AIP is drafted and meets all the DAO-approved guidelines, the proposal will be posted on Snapshot for live official voting at: Snapshot

Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments. @Hangout please see your messages for the next steps.

-Chris

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Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

@Hangout has completed editing their AIP Idea to be their AIP Draft.

Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments.

Kind Regards,

-Chris

Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

Our team has reviewed and discussed @Hangout’s AIP Draft and have sent a list of initial questions. We await answers.

Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments.

Kind Regards,

-Chris

Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

@Hangout has responded to our questions and has provided consent to share them in this forum for the community.

1. What specific actions will a user need to accomplish to earn this badge?

Users will need to complete the testing of at least one project going through beta testing.

This will need to be verified manually to award the badge, unless someone clever can think of an automated way to do it!

The tested project will need to confirm who provided testing feedback to a dao representative with the ability to award the badge.

2. Do you provide consent to share these questions and answers with the community in this forum?

Very happy for the conversation to be public.

A DAR package is being worked on and upon completion this AIP will move into Administrative Review. Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments.

Kind Regards,

-Chris

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@Hangout

I couldn’t participate in this when it was closed.

How would this work?

And what internal projects can this be used for testing before it goes wide to external projects (as per above)?

Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

We have no further questions for @Hangout. This AIP is now under Administrative Review.

Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments.

Kind Regards,

-Chris

This would work by encouraging people to meaningfully engage in projects being built in the space and providing recognition for that engagement.

Any project at AIP Idea stage or above can be put forward for testing. Then its up to individual testers to decide if they want to spend time testing or not.

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Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

After review, this Topic submitted by @Hangout is ready for vote under AIP-300. The proposal will be posted on Snapshot at the next weekly release date and time, which is every Thursday at 9PM EST.

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.

Kind Regards,

-@Facilitators

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This is a dope AIP, can’t believe I missed this, will certainly vote when it’s released shortly

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Also at a loss how I could have missed this AIP. Will there be a special selection or exam to get into the group of testers?

Hey, Zloj! You can check out the topic below to find some additional details and background on the Beta Testing Group. Since this topic is now closed, you can reach out to @Hangout and he should be able to help you get situated.

Hi @Zloj No just bring your motivation and get stuck in!

Over time we can refine this approach, but for how the only requirement is motivation!

This proposal is live for vote on Snapshot. The voting period closes next Wednesday at 9PM EST.

The AIP implementation is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimize for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.