Hi mangowambo, @mangowambo
Thank you for your insightful and constructive feedback on our TeraBlock CrossDEX proposal for the HIVE blockchain. We appreciate your recognition of our efforts and contributions to the HIVE ecosystem, mainly through our successful integration with Splinterlands.
Your concerns regarding the upfront grant and the nature of our services are valid and deserve clarification.
Upfront Grant Justification
The request for an upfront grant from the HIVE community primarily covers the initial development costs, including technical staffing, security audits, infrastructure setup, and extensive testing. While it's true that our services generate revenue through fees post-implementation, the initial phase of integrating a complex system like CrossDEX requires significant resources. We aim to build a robust and secure standalone platform that benefits the entire HIVE ecosystem, and the grant would enable us to allocate the resources needed for this ambitious project without compromising quality or security.
Open-Source vs Closed-Source Protocol
Given their transparency and the opportunity for community-driven development and maintenance, we understand the community's preference for open-source protocols. Our approach with CrossDEX is to ensure the highest security and efficiency standards, which sometimes necessitates a closed-source system, especially in the early stages. However, we are open to exploring ways to involve the community more directly in the future through specific open-source components or community governance mechanisms.
Liquidity Attraction and Participation
Regarding liquidity, our plan involves creating attractive incentives for liquidity providers to participate in our pools. We aim to integrate mechanisms that allow and encourage external liquidity providers to contribute to the ecosystem. This approach will help ensure a healthy and sustainable liquidity environment, which is crucial for the success of any DeFi platform.
The integration of CrossDEX with HIVE will bring substantial long-term benefits to the ecosystem, including increased liquidity, enhanced user experience, and expanded DeFi capabilities. Our commitment to the HIVE community is unwavering, and we are dedicated to delivering a product that aligns with the community's needs and expectations.
We hope this addresses your concerns and are open to further discussions and suggestions from the community. Your input is invaluable to us, and we are committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this process.
Thank you once again for your engagement and support. 🙏