$UTIL Distribution Guide
Version 1.0
π§ Purposeβ
This guide provides clear, consistent standards for framing contribution requests and estimating UTIL rewards within the Matou DAO ecosystem. As a part of the Contribution system, it supports both Governance Stewards (responsible for proposal coordination) and Project Stewards (responsible for implementation) in:
- Estimating the time required for contributions.
- Assigning an appropriate reward based on the skill level and task type.
- Ensuring fair and peer-verifiable compensation using the Matou Utility Token ($UTIL).
π Principlesβ
- β± Time-Based: Rewards are based on estimated hours required.
- π Skill-Aligned: Rates reflect domain-specific expertise and responsibility.
- π Transparent: All contribution requests must clearly define scope, time, and required skills.
- β Peer Verified: Rewards are only released after successful peer verification.
π Framing a Contribution Requestβ
A good request should include:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Clear and concise name of the contribution |
| Description | What is to be done, why it's needed, and any dependencies |
| Objectives | Specific objectives aligned to proposal goals |
| Deliverables | Measurable outputs (e.g. report, prototype, documentation) |
| Acceptance Criteria | Conditions to verify completion and quality |
| Contribution Type | governance, technical, cultural, or community |
| Skill Requirements | Specific skills required to complete the work |
| Estimated Hours | Based on complexity and scope |
| Actual Hours | Based on complexity and scope |
| Reviewer | Steward or peer responsible for review/sign-off |
π Tiered Contributor Multipliersβ
Tier multipliers reflect contributor experience and community value, in line with the Contribution Schema tier_multiplier field in ContributionRewards.
- New Contributor: 0.85
- Established Contributor: 1.00
- High-Value Contributor: 1.25
- Legacy Contributor: 1.5
- Lead Contributor: 2.0
Quality Multiplier (peer review)β
Applied after tier multiplier, based on review outcome and quality rating.
- Meets Criteria: 1.00
- Exceeds Criteria (minor): 1.05
- Exceeds Criteria (major): 1.10
- Revision Required: 0.85 (applies if rework needed due to quality)
Final UTIL reward formula:
Final UTIL = Hourly Rate Γ Estimated Hours Γ Tier Multiplier Γ Quality Multiplier
π§ Roles & Hourly UTIL Reward Tableβ
| Role | Hourly Rate (UTIL) | Typical Contribution Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Governance Steward | 70 | Proposal coordination, governance workflows |
| Technical Steward | 70 | Technical oversight, architecture alignment |
| Community Steward | 70 | Community programs, engagement planning |
| Operations Steward | 70 | Operational processes, resource coordination |
| Treasury Steward | 70 | Treasury operations, payout scheduling |
| Finance Support | 150 | Financial modeling, reporting |
| Marketing Support | 70 | Campaign planning, content strategy |
| Founder Leadership | 150 | Vision, leadership, high-level decisions |
| Legal Support | 150 | Contracts, compliance, policy review |
| Cultural Steward | 70 | Cultural alignment and integration |
| Project Steward | 70 | Project scoping, delivery oversight |
| Research | 70 | Senior research, methodology design |
| PM | 70 | Project planning, coordination |
| Research | 50 | Background studies, environmental scans, interviews |
| Community Engagement | 50 | Outreach campaigns, Discord coordination, online events |
| Admin Support | 50 | Scheduling, documentation, minutes, logistics |
| UX/UI Design | 60 | Wireframes, prototypes, design sprints |
| Workshop Facilitation | 50 | Hosting feedback sessions, planning community events |
| Technical Design | 100 | System architecture, database schema, service mapping |
| Governance Support | 80 | Designing governance processes, vote management |
| Sustainability Support | 80 | Ecological assessments, regenerative system planning |
| Technical Writing | 50 | Docs, guides, proposals, whitepapers |
| Blockchain Support | 80 | Smart contract auditing, chain integrations |
| Security Support | 80 | Pen-testing, vulnerability review, policy writing |
| Senior Development | 80 | Protocol development, critical module delivery |
| Development | 60 | App features, APIs, backend/frontend tasks |
Note: 1 hour = 1 reward unit in $NZD equivalent. UTIL payouts are pegged to this.
π Examplesβ
-
Governance Support
- Task: Draft a governance decision plan
- Hours: 8
- Skill: Governance Support
- Base Rate: 80 UTIL/hr
- Tier: Established (Γ1.00)
- Reward: 80 Γ 8 Γ 1.00 = 640 UTIL
-
Senior Development
- Task: Create a UTIL distribution smart contract
- Hours: 20
- Skill: Senior Development
- Base Rate: 80 UTIL/hr
- Tier: High-Value Contributor (Γ1.50)
- Reward: 80 Γ 20 Γ 1.15 = 1,840 UTIL
π£ Tips for Stewardsβ
- Use previous similar tasks as benchmarks.
- Break larger requests into smaller verifiable pieces.
- Engage peers early to ensure realistic estimates.
- Prioritize clarity and accountability β ambiguity leads to disputes.
π Peer Review Requirementsβ
Each completed contribution must include:
- Evidence of output (link, repo, document, etc.)
- Feedback from at least one peer or stakeholder
- Confirmation from Steward that acceptance criteria are met
𧩠Future Updatesβ
This guide will evolve with DAO experience. Feedback is welcome and updates will be reviewed by Governance Stewards and the Treasury Council.