Mini-Hack with Scroll and Alchemy: Final Countdown

The **Scroll DAO has extended the application deadline** for its State of Scroll Research program, the first pilot of the Delegate Contribution Program (DCP). **New deadline:** Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM UTC **Key Details:** - $18,000 USD allocated to the initiative - Program will produce a global research report on Scroll's ecosystem - Combines regional insights and cross-regional analysis - Maps regional chapters (LATAM, Europe, Africa, SE Asia) - Analyzes key verticals (Infrastructure, Payments, Stablecoins, Institutions, Privacy) **What is the DCP?** The Delegate Contribution Program goes beyond voting, offering delegates well-defined roles aligned with Scroll's strategic priorities. It complements the existing Governance Contribution Recognition (GCR) program. **Budget Allocation:** The DAO has earmarked quarterly allocations: - 36k USDC for GCR - 24k USDC for DCP The research will generate insights and recommendations to support strategy, partnerships, and ecosystem growth for both the DAO and Foundation. [Apply here](https://forum.scroll.io/t/dcp-1-state-of-scroll-research-application-thread/1410)

Scroll DAO is accepting applications for its new Community Council, offering 3 paid positions with 6-month terms requiring approximately 10 hours per week. **Key Responsibilities:** - Evaluate Local Node proposals and performance - Manage a pilot community grants program (up to 50k SCR per event) - Oversee Local Nodes and guide global community growth - Develop and refine frameworks based on community feedback **Application Process:** - Open to anyone interested in contributing, not limited to existing delegates - Shortlisted candidates selected through forum approval voting by verified Scroll delegates Full proposal details: [forum.scroll.io](https://forum.scroll.io/t/proposal-community-council-formation/935/36) Apply: [tally.so/r/mRq1xp](https://tally.so/r/mRq1xp)

A new research program is launching with an **$18,000 USDC budget** spanning approximately 8-10 weeks. **Open positions include:** - Data & Analytics (Global) - Format & Visualization (Global) - Regional Researchers & Storytellers The program seeks contributors across multiple disciplines to work on data analysis, visualization design, and regional content creation. All roles are open to global applicants, with regional researcher positions focusing on localized storytelling. Applications are now being accepted for these paid positions.

A new exploration focuses on the infrastructure enabling crypto adoption across multiple dimensions: **Payment Infrastructure** - Stablecoins and onchain payment systems - Payment applications and their integrations - Local payment rail connections **Financial Access** - USD exposure opportunities for global users - Regulatory frameworks shaping crypto usage This analysis examines how these elements work together to create accessible financial systems, particularly in regions seeking alternatives to traditional banking infrastructure.

A comprehensive research initiative will examine the Scroll ecosystem across multiple dimensions. **Key areas of analysis include:** - Infrastructure and transaction costs - Developer experience and tooling - Security and privacy features - Access points: wallets, bridges, and on/offramps The research will feature **regional chapters** with ground-level ecosystem analysis from key geographic areas, alongside cross-regional vertical deep dives. The study aims to synthesize findings across major verticals that shape Scroll's adoption and usage patterns.