Genesis city map, 6-month renewal This proposal is now in status: REJECTED. Voting Results: * Yes 32% 2,225,986 VP (52 votes) * No 3% 243,066 VP (12 votes) * Abstain 65% 4,437,054 VP (19 votes)

Thank you @maraoz, I hope you understand that in no way do I diminish what your value and worth is, not at all. I think that you and the team have brought a wonderful and really cool product for the end user. If this proposal does not pass, then I genuinely hope that you will resubmit but maybe you and also @seibo can consider some compromise between option A and option B. All the best, Jenn

Hi @DedHeadJ, let me clarify: I've never been full-time on this project! Since the first big grant on June 2022, where I built a team, I've been spending <10 hours weekly. Unfortunately, from the last grant to this one, I have been unable to reduce the amount of hours further (the team still needs my input on strategic/product design/technical topics), and that's why (combined with Ivan's increased paycheck), this grant increased the requested amount. Believe me when I say I wish I could delegate 100% and dissappear from this and future grants. However, I still believe my role is required. Here's the paycheck breakdown: - maraoz: $1,200 DAI /mo - seibo: $3,024 DAI /mo - Ivan: $1,350 DAI /mo - Operational costs: $156 DAI total Which results in the total of $1,200\*6 + $3,024\*6+ $1,350\*6 + $156 = $33,600 Now, seeing your and the community's concern on spending on this project: I see 3 alternatives: (a) the community accepts the current team/budget (which we believe is necessary to continue maintining the project as known and loved). (b) we drastically reduce the costs & team, leaving only Ivan. This would IMO greatly reduce the work quality, communications, and results, but also the costs to $12,300 per grant ($2,000\*6 + $300, increasing Ivan's paycheck based on increased responsibilities). (c) the project ends here, and no further money is spent. The [website](https://genesis.city/) goes offline and is not updated any further. If this proposal gets rejected, we'll submit another one with option (b). If that one is rejected, option (c) will occur. We strongly reccommend going for option (a) at least for 1 more grant period. However, it's up to the community to decide, of course!

That's too much, especially for still not having a somewhat live map. Having days of delays between update when this project already received 100k is not possible.

Hello @seibo and thank you for replying. I am supportive of an increase when someone warrants it so congrats to Ivan. @maraoz can you please clear up whether you are working full time still or have you reduced your time spent based on your projections during the last grant request and also this one? In addition, it sounds like compensation varies amongst the team. Can you please share what each person's compensation will be?

Hi @DedHeadJ, Thanks for your recognition of the work we do with Genesis City Map! Regarding your question: we are requesting more funds this time as we decided to increase Ivan's salary. He has been working with great dedication, and brings a lot of value to the project. Thanks!!

Excellent observation and question. You don't get full time pay for half time work. Will vote once there is a reply.

Hi team, I would like to congratulate you for the work that has been accomplished with the map during the first four grants. The features are truly astonishing. @maraoz as explained in the last grant you would be reducing your time spent. You have also described your time as “decreased participation” for this grant request. If you are spending less time, why is the team requesting more funds this time?