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title: Grant Ships User Stories
tags: [Grant Ships]

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# 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. 


