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Distribution & Implementation Simulation

Overview​

This section documents the final phase of the Mātou Collective DAO simulation — the implementation of an approved proposal. It demonstrates how contributors, project stewards, governance stewards, and proposers collaborate to execute kaupapa, define contributions, and distribute resources.

The simulation followed the Contributor House approval of a revised $80k proposal. From there, the simulation proceeded through steward appointment, proposal planning, contribution creation, contributor assignment, task completion, and reward distribution.

Each stage of this process is structured and described in detail below.

📊 Distribution and Implementation Flow Diagram (opens in new tab)

Stage 1: Project Steward Selection​

Objectives​

  • Identify and onboard a Project Steward to manage implementation
  • Initiate planning and coordination

Roles & Responsibilities​

RoleResponsibilities
Governance StewardInitiates steward selection, creates contribution request, confirms appointment
ProposerCollaborates in steward selection, helps confirm readiness to begin implementation
Project StewardAccepts role, begins scoping the implementation and required contributions

Process​

  1. Governance Steward created a contribution request for Project Steward
  2. Jo responded to the request and was confirmed as Project Steward
  3. Jo was onboarded and began scoping the project

Reflections​

  • Clear communication ensured smooth assignment
  • Governance-proposer collaboration enabled shared context

Stage 2: Project Lead Assignment​

Objectives​

  • Assign a Project Lead to coordinate execution

Roles & Responsibilities​

RoleResponsibilities
Project StewardCreates contribution request and selects project lead
StewardsVolunteer for project lead role

Process​

  1. Jo (Project Steward) created a contribution request to identify Project Lead
  2. Ben registered interest; others declined
  3. Jo confirmed Ben as Project Lead and onboarded him

Reflections​

  • Contribution request clarified expectations
  • Volunteer-based system encouraged self-selection

Stage 3: Proposal Planning​

Objectives​

  • Develop an implementation plan to guide project execution

Roles & Responsibilities​

RoleResponsibilities
Project LeadCreates implementation plan
Project StewardReviews and signs off plan
Treasury StewardOversees alignment with available budget/resources

Process​

  1. Ben (Project Lead) created a comprehensive plan for project delivery
  2. Plan included key tasks, timeframes, contribution requests, and budget allocations
  3. Jo reviewed and approved the plan

Reflections​

  • Plan provided clarity for contributors and resourcing
  • Sign-off ensured shared understanding of direction

Stage 4: Contribution Requests​

Objectives​

  • Create contribution opportunities for scoped tasks

Roles & Responsibilities​

RoleResponsibilities
Project LeadCreates contribution requests aligned with implementation plan
Project StewardReviews and signs off contribution requests
ContributorsRegister interest in contribution requests

Process​

  1. Ben created contribution requests for scoped tasks (e.g., Systems Design)
  2. Jo reviewed and approved each request
  3. Contributors (e.g., Cherese) registered interest in contributions

Reflections​

  • Clarity in task scope and rewards increased engagement
  • Contribution request templates helped maintain consistency

Stage 5: Contribution Allocation​

Objectives​

  • Assign contributions to registered contributors

Roles & Responsibilities​

RoleResponsibilities
Project LeadOffers contribution request to selected contributor
ContributorAccepts and completes assigned contribution

Process​

  1. Cherese registered for Systems Design

  2. Ben offered full scope for $10k; Cherese broke into 3 parts:

    • Research ($3k)
    • Design ($3k)
    • Tooling ($4k)

  3. Ben reviewed and approved breakdown

  4. Each task was assigned to Cherese

Reflections​

  • Breaking down work helped manage delivery timelines
  • Contributor-driven scoping increased ownership

Stage 6: Contribution Completion​

Objectives​

  • Complete, verify, and review each assigned contribution

Roles & Responsibilities​

RoleResponsibilities
ContributorCompletes assigned contribution, submits evidence, and provides updates
Project LeadSupports contributor, verifies deliverables
Project StewardCoordinates final sign-off and oversees delivery process

Process​

  1. Cherese submitted "Research" deliverable
  2. Ben reviewed and verified outcomes and submitted feedback
  3. Jo reviewed Ben's feedback and signed off

Reflections​

  • Defined checkpoints supported quality delivery
  • Feedback loop enhanced contributor motivation

Stage 7: Reward Distribution​

Objectives​

  • Distribute $UTIL and mint $CTR based on verified completion

Roles & Responsibilities​

RoleResponsibilities
Treasury SystemTransfers $UTIL, mints $CTR, updates budget balance
Project StewardFinal sign-off on contribution completion
ContributorReceives compensation for verified contribution

Process​

  1. Project steward sign-off triggered treasury system
  2. $3,000UTIL and corresponding $CTR were issued to Cherese

Reflections​

  • System automation supported seamless distribution
  • Having project steward verify all payouts built trust

Summary​

The Distribution & Implementation simulation confirmed the importance of clarity, coordination, and feedback loops during proposal execution. Contributors favored relational collaboration, while well-scoped tasks and transparent rewards supported motivation and quality.

Key Takeaways:​

  • Early assignment of project and proposal leads is essential
  • Contribution scoping should balance flexibility with clarity
  • Contributor-driven planning improves delivery confidence
  • Feedback and recognition are critical to sustaining participation