1. Project Scope & Objectives

What This Covers

• The overarching purpose and scope of the project.
• Clear articulation of the product or functionality to be delivered on Arbitrum.
• Alignment with Arbitrum’s ecosystem needs, including potential synergy with Orbit, Stylus, BOLD, etc.

High-Scoring Example

• Specific & Aligned: Outlines a specific problem the project will solve, why Arbitrum is the best environment, and how the end deliverable aligns with Arbitrum’s strategic or technical strengths (e.g., Orbit chains, developer tools).
• Ecosystem Fit: Demonstrates how the proposed solution either addresses a known gap or offers a novel, complementary functionality.

Low-Scoring Example

• Vague: States only broad ambitions (e.g., “We want to improve DeFi on Arbitrum”) without explaining how the solution will be implemented.
• Limited Ecosystem Integration: Fails to mention or leverage any of Arbitrum’s unique capabilities, showing little regard for how it plugs into the broader ecosystem.

2. Project Schedule & Timeline

What This Covers

• A detailed breakdown of each phase or milestone in the project.
• Realistic time estimates for development, testing, launch, and user adoption.

High-Scoring Example

• Detailed Milestones: Each milestone has a target date, success criteria, and dependencies (e.g., “Smart contract audit completed by Q1 2024,” “Beta launch with 500 test users by Q2 2024”).
• Contingency Planning: Acknowledges potential development risks (e.g., third-party audits, unforeseen technical hurdles) and includes alternative timelines.

Low-Scoring Example

• Overly Ambitious or Unclear: Promises to develop a complex new protocol in two weeks with no breakdown of tasks.