As Alien Worlds continues to grow, the Worker Proposal System opens new doors for players, developers, and creators alike. With the recent discovery of far-off Trilium deposits across the six planets, new Explorer colonies have emerged, forming Union DAOs that exist alongside the Syndicates. These Union DAOs present a new opportunity for community members to seek funding for innovative projects, offering a structured system to support the growth of the Alien Worlds metaverse.
If you have a creative idea for Alien Worlds, becoming a Union worker is your first step to bringing that idea to life and receiving the funding you need. Below is a guide on how to navigate the process of joining the Union DAO system and submitting your proposal.
Steps to Becoming a Union Worker
Identity Verification: The first step is verifying your identity by applying for whitelisting. This ensures that only verified individuals can submit proposals. To verify now, visit here.
Create a Proposal: Once verified, draft a proposal outlining your project and its goals. See ‘Best Practices’ HERE.
Present Your Idea to Custodians: Reach out to Union DAO custodians and present your idea to them for initial feedback and guidance. Build interest in your proposal before moving on the next step.
Arbiter Review: Once your proposal is in an acceptable state, you will need to engage an arbiter. The arbiters role is to ensure the DAOs receive value from all grants and to ensure that workers receive funding for completed work. If you’re seeking Galactic Hubs Co-Funding, acceptance from a gHubs arbiter is required as part of the process.
Submit Through the UI: After approval by the arbiter, the proposal must be submitted through the new Worker Proposal UI, which will guide you through the final steps. A tutorial will also be available to help users with the submission process.
Best Practices for a Strong Proposal
To increase your chances of receiving funding from the Union DAO Sponsors, it’s important to present a well-thought-out proposal. Follow these best practices to create a proposal that stands out:
Describe a Clear Value Proposition: Clearly explain what your project aims to achieve and why it’s valuable. Outline the specific problem or opportunity you’re addressing within the Alien Worlds ecosystem. Define what success looks like and how your project contributes to the overall growth of the game or community.
Explain How It Benefits Players: Describe the direct benefits your project will provide to Alien Worlds players. Will it improve gameplay, offer new earning opportunities, or introduce new experiences? Make sure to clearly state how players will engage with and benefit from your proposal.
Explain How It Benefits the Community: In addition to benefiting individual players, highlight how your project will contribute to the broader Alien Worlds community. Will it foster collaboration, create more community-driven content, or increase overall participation? Strong community benefits are a key factor in successful proposals.
Estimate Project Duration: Provide a realistic estimate of how long your project will take from start to completion. Break this down into phases if necessary, and add a roadmap if available to ensure the timeline reflects achievable milestones [each phase has its own proposal, this is very important]. It’s important to set clear expectations for when results can be expected.
Divide and Describe Project Milestones: Breaking your project into key milestones and deliverables is crucial. For instance, a game developer might structure their project into several distinct milestones: initial game design, prototype development, and user testing.
Initial Game Design: Set the groundwork by finalizing game concepts and storyboards. Target completion within the first month to align all subsequent development efforts.
Prototype Development: Develop a playable prototype that includes basic gameplay mechanics and initial graphics. Completion targeted for the end of the third month, facilitating early feedback and adjustments.
User Testing: Conduct thorough testing with selected user groups to gather data on user experience and gameplay. Aim to complete this by the fifth month, ensuring any major issues are resolved before final development.
Each milestone should be treated as a discrete proposal, with specific outcomes and a set target date. Upon successful completion and review of each milestone, the agreed upon reward will be released to the worker, ensuring progress is tangibly measured and rewarded.
Funding Request: Be transparent about the funding you are requesting. Provide a detailed budget that explains how the funds will be used, whether it’s for development, marketing, or other resources. Make sure your funding request aligns with the scope and duration of the project.
Why This Matters
The Worker Proposal System is more than just a funding platform—it's a way to foster innovation and community-driven projects within Alien Worlds. Union DAOs empower players to create meaningful contributions to the metaverse, from game development to infrastructure projects, while working alongside the Syndicates. Through this system, community members can take ownership of their ideas and collaborate with others to shape the future of Alien Worlds. The launch of Union DAOs and the Worker Proposal System marks a pivotal moment in Alien Worlds’ evolution. By offering funding opportunities and structuring the proposal process through verification, custodians, and arbiters, this system ensures that only the most dedicated and innovative projects thrive. Whether you’re a player, developer, or creator, this is your chance to contribute to the growing Alien Worlds ecosystem.