# [RFP] Cookie Jar Research Raid
## What Is This?
The **Cookie Jar Research Raid** is a **6-week onchain adventure** for researchers, builders, sensemakers, and strategists to explore the emerging territory of **capital coordination in web3**.
[](https://postimg.cc/LJhnfbtp)
This pilot is being prototyped and delivered by:
- [**Cauê Marcell Tomaz (Coi)**](https://www.x.com/growecosystems) — Product lead at Greenpill Dev Guild, creator of the research lore, protocol flow, and explorer frameworks.
- [**Bertrand Juglas (bertux0x)**](https://x.com/bjuglas) — Integration engineer with 24 years in open source and systems infrastructure. Leading Cookie Jar deployment across testnets.
## What’s Live
We’ve built a live, minimal mechanism to fund a small cohort of **Allo Explorers**. This is our pilot. No overengineering. Just:
- Lore-inspired roles
- Transparent tracking
- ETH distribution for real work
The goal is simple: fund meaningful coordination research in a fun, modular, and repeatable format.
[](https://postimg.cc/4Hz7HbtZ)
| Feature | Status |
|--------|--------|
| Cookie Jar v3 UI | ✅ Live → [cookie-jar-v3.vercel.app](https://cookie-jar-v3.vercel.app)
| Research Tracks | âś… [Ranked by community](https://wall.sli.do/event/26FRrz3aYiPuv2sfP3eowX/?section=374b5659-5720-4f31-98f9-fd375e945be0)
| Lore & Raid Format | âś… [Designed + Playable](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGl5S0N7h8/yWC8Sdl6KCACKDr64X6nUg/view?utm_content=DAGl5S0N7h8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hca2f7dc030)
We are actively testing and contributing to **Cookie Jar’s v3 multichain release**. While we wait for final updates from the Cookie Jar DAO core team, we are already deploying and testing the system:
| Element | Status |
|--------|--------|
| [Cookie Jar v3](https://github.com/Cookie-Jar-DAO/cookie-jar-v3) | In progress — targeting May 18 - Will be used if live by launch
Backup Plan - [CookieJar v1](https://docs.google.com/document/d/152UclkniS2slIJeSygal8g5P4QbebWS2LkQA2UCIHaI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.fimw8sygxt2o) (Op Sepolia) | âś… [Deployed and Tested](https://testnet.routescan.io/address/0x184CB9C9ED71E18C830DD7dCc274bf2d95BF9aed/contract/11155420/code)
| Custom Claim UI for v1 | In dev → [github.com/bertux/cookie-claim](https://github.com/bertux/cookie-claim)
We’re designing with simplicity first, and testing everything before launch.
>You can support this work through our **[Gitcoin Builders Fund proposal](https://app.gardens.fund/gardens/10/0x1eba7a6a72c894026cd654ac5cdcf83a46445b08/0xd3345828914b740fddd1b8ae4f4d2ce03d1e0960/123/0x4ceda4f34d3512900cc03c813e7eff4619ce5cfa-16)** where we're fundraising to pay the protocol launch.
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## _A Call to all Explorers of Resource Coordination_
[](https://postimg.cc/nM0Y2nQJ)
> “Beyond the fog of funding rounds, beyond the ossified halls of token votes,
> a portal has opened. The Cookie Jar pulses with warm light.
> It calls not the loudest — but the sharpest, kindest, and most curious.”
> — Found in the margin of the Allo Ledger, Page 0
## How the Research Raid Will Work?
This RFP **opens the portal** to submit your Research Proposal
- Proposals should be posted **as a reply in this thread**
- Proposals that receive **at least 5 likes** will be eligible for the **Signaling Pool** on Gitcoin Gardens
- The **Allominati** will make the final selection of 7 Explorers via conviction voting in the pool
[](https://postimg.cc/p5hPrwNG)
### The Road Ahead
```Choose your track. Claim your tools. Begin your quest.```
[](https://postimg.cc/crjNkxgr)
``` This is not a grant — it’s a narrative container, a collective memory machine, and a chance to shape the Allo intelligence pillar from within. ```
- Each explorer receives **0.08 ETH/week** from the Cookie Jar
- The Raid lasts **6 weeks**
- To claim your weekly reward, you must submit a **Research Note**
- At the end, your journey will be recorded in the **Raid Chronicle**
**Explorers** will also need to:
1. Choose a **Meta-Item**
> Allo Explorers begin their journey with a single item.
> Choose wisely!
>
Each Explorer selects **one Meta-Item** at the beginning of the Raid. These are designed to help you navigate uncertainty, recover from roadblocks, or unlock additional support.
[](https://postimg.cc/nCVsd7fR)
a. **Call the Wizard** - Schedule a session with a domain expert in the Allo ecosystem
b. **Time Capsule** - Delay one Cookie Note claim by up to 7 days (grace buffer)
c. **Potion of Clarity** - Request a scope reset or midpoint review if you're stuck
> You can only use your item once.
> When you do, include it in your Cookie Note and it will be recorded in the **Raid Chronicle**.
2. Tag their research quest with one of the top 3 research tracks and optionally pursue a **Side Quest** to enrich the Chronicle
[](https://postimg.cc/xJYqdLZM)
When you submit your proposal, select **one of the three community-prioritized tracks** that your work aligns with. These tracks were chosen through open voting on Slido and represent the most urgent opportunities for Allo research this season.
**a. Market Research**
_Ecosystem maps, user archetypes, adoption pathways._
- Where are Allo’s tools most needed?
- Which ecosystems (ReFi, local DAOs, IRL collectives) show readiness for these primitives?
- Who are our users — and what do they really care about?
>**Side Quest: Interview 2 potential users and document their needs and frictions. Present your findings visually.**
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**b. Strategy & Growth**
_Expansion tactics, activation levers, coordination layers._
- What does it mean to **scale a capital allocation** layer?
- **What metrics** actually matter?
- How can we **drive adoption** through **emergent value**, not noise?
> **Side Quest: Draft a minimal “go-to-market” playbook for a mechanism. Include a loop, a lever, and a constraint.**
**c. Product Research**
_UX pathways, contributor onboarding, design systems._
- How can Allo tools become easier to use, not just more powerful?
- What gets in the way of participation today?
- Where are the most critical UX and coordination gaps?
>**Side Quest: Shadow a real round or contributor group. Document their decision moments and drop-off points.**
```Each track is open-ended. Your proposal should define a clear scope, your method, and what you intend to learn or build.```
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### Raid Timeline
| Step | Date |
|------|------|
| Portal Opens (RFP) Submissions | June 23 - July 07
| Gardens Signaling Pool | July 10 - July 17
| ⚔️ Research Raid Begins | July 20
| Final Chronicle Published | Aug 20
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## How to apply for the Research Raid?
1. **Reply to this forum post** with your full proposal.
2. Get **5+ likes** in your proposal **in the Forum**.
3. **Engage with Allo Community** and **get support from Allo Research Council**
### What Makes a Good Proposal?
- **Clear:** define your research question, scope, and method
- **Real:** show how it relates to something that could ship or scale
- **Relevant:** explain how it serves the Allo ecosystem or broader mechanism space
- **Personal:** show us how this work matters to you
>You don’t need a big team. You don’t need a resume. You just need a clear idea and the will to follow it.
### Research Raid Proposal TEMPLATE - Copy and Paste
```
# Title
A short, compelling name for your proposal
## About you
Tell us who you are in a few lines. Doesn’t need to be formal.
### Past Work (optional)
Link to previous work, your website, or any relevant materials
## Track
Select one of the following:
a. Market Research
b. Strategy & Growth
c. Product Research
## Research Question
What is the key question your proposal explores?
## Scope
What exactly will you do over the 6-week Raid cycle? Please include:
- Your process or method
- Estimated milestones or weekly flow
- What kind of outputs you’ll create (e.g., Notion page, GitHub repo, interviews, diagrams, docs, etc.)
## Why It Matters
Why is this work meaningful for you, and for the network?
## Meta-Item of Choice
Choose one:
a. Call the Wizard
b. Time Capsule
c. Compass of Clarity
```
To submit, post this template as a reply in the forum thread.
Proposals with **5+ likes** will be **eligible** for the **Gitcoin Gardens pool**.
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## The Selection Process
1. All Proposals that receive **5 or more likes** in the forum will be added to a [**Gitcoin Grants Gardens**](https://app.gardens.fund/gardens/10/0x1eba7a6a72c894026cd654ac5cdcf83a46445b08/0xd3345828914b740fddd1b8ae4f4d2ce03d1e0960) Signaling Pool.
2. The **Allominati** will vote using conviction voting to select **7 Allo Explorers**.
Selection will favor:
- Alignment with Allo’s real-world questions and strategy
- Clear scoping and realistic deliverables
- Energy, creativity, and clarity
# After the Raid
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At the end of 6 weeks, each Explorer’s journey will be recorded in the **Allo Chronicle**, including:
- Your Cookie Notes (weekly research updates)
- Your chosen track, meta-item, and any Side Quest results
- A summary of what you learned or contributed
- A Hypercert minted with your name in the metadata
[](https://postimg.cc/WF48kPRN)
We’re also experimenting with **using this Hypercert for access control** in future Raids and research layers.
```
This is real funding pushing the boundaries of research coordination design.
Ready your research blade, roll up your scrolls, prepare your reputation shield
The portal is open and the Cookie Jar awaits...
```
[](https://postimg.cc/v1SHjd0K)
# Alchemist Guide – Role, Intentions & Rituals
## Who Are the Alchemists?
Alchemists are chosen stewards of sensemaking. Uniquely positioned to metabolize complexity, weave insights, and nurture coherence across the raid. They are not assigned to specific prompts, but rather orbit the entire ecosystem of research, ensuring threads are connected and meaning is harvested.
They are pattern recognizers, sense weavers, and narrative stewards.
Think: research leads, facilitators, strategic thinkers, and ecosystem connectors.
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## Role & Responsibilities
Alchemists operate **horizontally** across all active research. Their core functions include:
### 1. **Harvesting Meaning**
- Actively read and synthesize Explorers’ forum threads
- Highlight high-signal insights, surprising connections, or emerging themes
- Identify potential areas of overlap, contradiction, or synergy between prompts
### 2. **Evolving the Raid**
- Propose prompt evolutions using **Prompt Fragments**
- Encourage new threads or shape phase-2 directions from current explorations
- Drop Signal Beacons to broadcast valuable insights across the network
### 3. **Offering Support**
- Drop into Explorer threads to offer encouragement or provoke reflection
- Suggest resources, collaborators, or connections
- Answer clarifying questions or surface blind spots
### 4. **Co-Curating the Lore**
- Help maintain the narrative arc of the raid: what are we learning together?
- Contribute to shared documentation, summaries, or potential public outputs
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## Meta Items for Alchemists
Each Alchemist receives **one of each** of the following Meta Items:
- **Party** → Create a collaborative “salon” or breakout discussion across threads
- **Signal Beacon** → Broadcast a key finding or pattern to the broader community
- **Prompt Fragment** → Suggest an evolution or fork of an existing prompt
- **Domain Mentorship** → Request high-context guidance from domain experts (e.g. Kevin Owocki)
These are tools, not obligations. They’re invitations to influence the rhythm and depth of the raid.
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## How to Apply
To apply for the role of Alchemist, post a reply in the **Call to Adventure** thread with:
- Your background and relevant experiences
- Why you want to serve as an Alchemist
- What kinds of research, patterns, or questions you’re drawn to
- How you’ve connected dots or synthesized ideas in past projects
- How much time you expect to contribute weekly (4–6 hrs expected)
- Any feedback or vision you’d like to contribute to the Raid structure
- Optional: One or more Meta Items you’re especially excited to use
You do not need to choose a prompt. You will work across many.
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## Working Rhythms & Rituals
### Weekly Rhythms
- **Alchemist Circle**: Join a private check-in thread or async round-up each week to surface patterns and coordinate with other Alchemists
- **Explorer Support**: Browse prompt threads, respond to at least 2–3 per week
- **Forum Harvests**: Help update weekly synthesis posts or lore boards
### Meta Item Usage
- Use your **Party** to host group sensemaking (a synthesis post, thread, or live call)
- Drop a **Signal Beacon** if you want to bring community's attention
- Submit **Prompt Fragments** to evolve the research library
- Request **Domain Mentorship** when you or others hit a conceptual wall
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## Your Impact
Alchemists are measured by:
- **Coherence**: How well did they help the raid learn together?
- **Signal**: What new directions, ideas, or synthesis emerged from their input?
- **Support**: How well did they amplify others' research or help unstick complexity?
- **Stewardship**: Did they maintain rhythm, care, and pattern integrity in the raid?
Your work may directly influence Allo Capital’s publication pipeline or seed new research tracks.
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## Why This Matters
This role is designed to model regenerative intelligence: not just producing answers, but cultivating a healthy, fertile system for others to contribute, learn, and evolve.
Alchemists hold the lantern in the maze — not to show the path, but to light it as others walk forward.
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Let me know when you’re ready and I’ll begin the 2-part **Explorer Guide** in the same format.
## Role & Responsibilities
Alchemists operate **horizontally** across all active research. Their core functions include:
### 1. **Harvesting Meaning**
- Actively read and synthesize Explorers’ forum threads
- Highlight high-signal insights, surprising connections, or emerging themes
- Identify potential areas of overlap, contradiction, or synergy between prompts
### 2. **Evolving the Raid**
- Propose prompt evolutions using **Prompt Fragments**
- Encourage new threads or shape phase-2 directions from current explorations
- Drop Signal Beacons to broadcast valuable insights across the network
### 3. **Offering Support**
- Drop into Explorer threads to offer encouragement or provoke reflection
- Suggest resources, collaborators, or connections
- Answer clarifying questions or surface blind spots
### 4. **Co-Curating the Lore**
- Help maintain the narrative arc of the raid: what are we learning together?
- Contribute to shared documentation, summaries, or potential public outputs
---
## 🌱 Meta Items for Alchemists
Each Alchemist receives **one of each** of the following Meta Items:
- **Party** → Create a collaborative “salon” or breakout discussion across threads
- **Signal Beacon** → Broadcast a key finding or pattern to the broader community
- **Prompt Fragment** → Suggest an evolution or fork of an existing prompt
- **Domain Mentorship** → Request high-context guidance from domain experts (e.g. Kevin Owocki)
These are tools, not obligations. They’re invitations to influence the rhythm and depth of the raid.
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## How to Become an Alchemist
The Alchemist role is **by application only**. Candidates will be evaluated based on:
- Background in research, systems thinking, writing, or ecosystem design
- Capacity to contribute 4–6 hours per week for 6 weeks
- Thoughtful articulation of why they want to play the Alchemist role
- Ideas for how they’d weave across and uplift others’ research
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