# Grant Ships User Stories ## Title of the User Story: Creating a Grant Ship **As a** Grant Ship Operator, **I want** to be able to create and register a Grant Ship within the system, **So that** I can participate in the grant distribution process and contribute to the ecosystem. ### Acceptance Criteria **Given** an individual or team interested in being a Grant Ship Operator, **When** they access the Grant Ships platform and complete the ship creation process, **Then** their Grant Ship is registered and becomes eligible for participating in grant allocations. **Given** a newly created Grant Ship, **When** it meets all the necessary criteria and standards set by the game rules, **Then** it is approved by referees or game facilitators to ensure compliance and readiness for the game. ## Title of the User Story: Grant Allocation Decision Making **As a** Grant Ship Operator, **I want** to signal which projects to fund and allocate resources efficiently, **So that** the grants are distributed to projects that align with the Arbitrum Strategic Framework and community goals. ### Acceptance Criteria **Given** a Grant Ship with allocated funds, **When** the operator reviews and selects community projects for funding, **Then** their allocation decisions are recorded and disclosed for transparency. **Given** a Grant Ship's allocation decision, **When** it is reviewed and validated by the referee team, **Then** the funds are distributed to the chosen projects, ensuring adherence to the rules and fairness in grant distribution. ## Title of the User Story: Voting for Grant Ship Efficacy **As a** Delegated Arbitrum Voter, **I want** to vote on the efficacy of Grant Ships' allocations, **So that** the most effective grant allocators are recognized and incentivized. ### Acceptance Criteria **Given** a voting round for Grant Ships, **When** I review the allocations and impact made by different Grant Ships, **Then** I can cast my vote based on their performance, contributing to the evolutionary aspect of the game. **Given** the results of a voting round, **When** certain Grant Ships are identified as more effective, **Then** they receive a larger portion of future funding, driving continuous improvement in grant allocation strategies. ## Title of the User Story: Receiving a Grant **As a** Grant Recipient, **I want** to receive funding for my project through the Grant Ships program, **So that** I can contribute to the Arbitrum ecosystem and fulfill my project objectives. ### Acceptance Criteria **Given** a community project seeking funding, **When** it is selected by a Grant Ship for grant allocation, **Then** the project receives the funds and can commence or continue its development. **Given** a project that has received a grant, **When** the project progresses and achieves milestones, **Then** it provides updates to the Grant Ships platform, maintaining transparency and accountability for the use of the funds. ## Title of the User Story: Managing Game Integrity and Operations **As a** Game Facilitator/Referee, **I want** to oversee and manage the integrity and operations of the Grant Ships game, **So that** the game runs smoothly, fairly, and in alignment with the strategic objectives of the ecosystem. ### Acceptance Criteria **Given** a new round of the Grant Ships game, **When** I set up the voting contracts, elections, and manage the allocation of voting tokens, **Then** the game infrastructure is ready for a new round, ensuring a seamless and fair voting and allocation process. **Given** the need for transparency in grant allocations, **When** I review Allocation Disclosures from Grant Ships and send fund allocations to projects, **Then** I ensure that the grant distribution is not only transparent but also adheres to the established rules and guidelines. **Given** an instance of a Grant Ship not operating by the rulebook, **When** I identify such a violation, **Then** I issue the appropriate penalties (like yellow or red cards) to maintain the integrity of the game and its processes. **Given** the need to engage the community and promote the game, **When** I design and iterate on Vote Modifiers and other game elements, **Then** I enhance the game's appeal and effectiveness, incentivizing participation and fostering a sense of community among the players and stakeholders.