Proposal Summary
The “Restoring the GM NFT System” proposal by @databeforedishonor successfully implemented critical changes that aligned the GM NFT system closer to its original intent.
While these changes were essential and have shown positive results, there remain opportunities to further optimize the system to better incentivize community participation and GM NFT upgrades.
This proposal builds upon Datab4Dishonor’s foundation to create a more balanced, sustainable, and rewarding ecosystem for all participants.
This proposal addresses three key areas:
- Optimizing the weight structure of all nine GM NFT levels to create a more balanced incentive curve that encourages users to upgrade and progress their GM NFTs.
- Improving the GM NFT upgrade costs to create a smoother progression path for upgrades.
- Implementing multiple mechanisms to continuously enhance the GM NFT reward pool beyond the baseline 5% allocation.
Key Changes
1. Enhanced Tier Weight Structure
Implement a progressive weight system for all GM NFT levels that creates optimal financial incentives to upgrade through the mid and upper tiers:
Tier Level | Tier Name | Current Weight | Proposed Weight | Upgrade Cost (Current) | Proposed Upgrade Cost |
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L1 | Earth | 0 | 0 | - | - |
L2 | Moon | 1.1 | 1.5 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
L3 | Mercury | 1.2 | 3.5 | 12,500 | 10,000 |
L4 | Venus | 1.5 | 8 | 25,000 | 20,000 |
L5 | Mars | 2.0 | 17 | 50,000 | 40,000 |
L6 | Jupiter | 2.5 | 50 | 125,000 | 90,000 |
L7 | Saturn | 3.0 | 75 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
L8 | Uranus | 5.0 | 250 | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 |
L9 | Neptune | 10.0 | 400 | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
L10 | Galaxy | 25.0 | 1,500 | 12,500,000 | 12,500,000 |
2. Enhanced GM NFT Reward Pool Funding Mechanisms
In addition to the baseline 5% allocation from weekly B3TR emissions, I propose the following changes:
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GM NFT Upgrade Funding: 50% to the GM NFT Reward Pool, 50% to the Treasury.
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Over-Allocation Redistribution: 50% to GM NFT Reward Pool, 50% to Treasury (for dApp allocations >20% weekly)
Motivation
While the “Restoring the GM NFT System” proposal made significant improvements, analysis shows that the current reward structure doesn’t provide sufficient financial incentive to upgrade to higher tiers. The cost to upgrade compared to the incremental rewards received creates ROI timeframes that are too extended, particularly for mid to high-tier upgrades.
By implementing this optimized weight system, reducing mid-tier upgrade costs, and enhancing the reward pool through specific funding mechanisms, this proposal aims to:
- Create a balanced incentive curve that provides enhanced returns for mid-range tiers while offering substantial absolute rewards at upper tiers.
- Reduce barriers to progression through the mid-tier range by lowering upgrade costs.
- Improve the entry-level experience to encourage broader participation.
- Establish stronger circular tokenomics by directing B3TR from upgrades to both active participants and ecosystem development.
- Reward long-term commitment to the ecosystem while maintaining accessibility for new users.
- Further combat passive participation and encourage active governance.
Optimized Weight-Based Distribution
- The proposed GM NFT weights are specifically designed to create:
- A balanced entry-level experience that welcomes new participants.
- Progressively increasing ROI as users upgrade through the mid-range tiers.
- Strong financial incentives at accessible tier levels.
- Substantial absolute rewards for highest tiers to reward long-term commitment.
- Rewards are calculated by:
- Summing the total weighted points across all active GM NFTs.
- Dividing the total reward pool by the total weighted points to determine value per point.
- Multiplying each NFT’s weight by the value per point.
- Distributing rewards ONLY to GM NFT holders who actively participate in voting.
Comparative Analysis: Current vs. Proposed System
Based on current ecosystem participation with the weekly reward pool:
Current System Performance (Current Weights, 222,000 B3TR Pool)
Tier Level | Tier Name | Holders | B3TR per NFT/week | Break-Even (weeks) | Annual ROI |
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L2 | Moon | 316 | 287.4 | 17.4 | 299% |
L3 | Mercury | 25 | 313.6 | 39.9 | 130% |
L4 | Venus | 208 | 392.0 | 63.8 | 82% |
L5 | Mars | 80 | 522.6 | 95.7 | 54% |
Proposed System - Current User Distribution (222,000 B3TR Pool)
Tier Level | Tier Name | Holders | B3TR per NFT/week | Break-Even (weeks) | Annual ROI |
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L2 | Moon | 316 | 92.88 | 53.8 | 96.6% |
L3 | Mercury | 25 | 216.72 | 46.1 | 112.7% |
L4 | Venus | 208 | 495.36 | 40.4 | 128.8% |
L5 | Mars | 80 | 1,052.64 | 38.0 | 136.8% |
L6+ | Higher Tiers | 0 | - | - | - |
Projected Future Ecosystem (250,000 B3TR Pool)*
Tier Level | Tier Name | Holders | B3TR per NFT/week | Break-Even (weeks) | Annual ROI |
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L2 | Moon | 300 | 35.81 | 139.6 | 37.2% |
L3 | Mercury | 100 | 83.55 | 119.7 | 43.4% |
L4 | Venus | 200 | 190.96 | 104.7 | 49.6% |
L5 | Mars | 150 | 405.79 | 98.6 | 52.8% |
L6 | Jupiter | 50 | 1,193.50 | 75.4 | 69.0% |
L7 | Saturn | 25 | 1,790.25 | 139.6 | 37.2% |
L8 | Uranus | 3 | 5,967.50 | 209.5 | 24.8% |
L9 | Neptune | 1 | 9,548.00 | 261.8 | 19.9% |
*Simulation with arbitrary # of holders and arbitrary B3TR pool estimations. Based on estimated holder distributions and proposed weights/costs.
Key Benefits
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Balanced Entry and Progression:
- Improved Moon tier rewards maintain attractiveness for new participants.
- Reduced upgrade costs lower barriers to progression through mid-tiers.
- Progressive improvement in ROI creates clear incentives to upgrade.
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Optimized Mid-Tier Incentives:
- Mid-tier levels show strong ROI efficiency (50-124% annually in the future ecosystem).
- Creates a compelling incentive to progress through the tier system.
- Break-even periods generally improve as users advance through the tiers.
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Balanced Distribution:
- Lower tiers receive meaningful rewards to encourage participation.
- Mid tiers receive enhanced rewards to drive progression.
- Higher tiers receive substantial absolute rewards to reward commitment.
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Progressive Improvement Path:
- Each upgrade provides a balanced combination of higher absolute rewards and improved ROI.
- Creates a smooth incentive curve that rewards continued progression.
- Users can see clear financial benefits at each upgrade step.
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Substantial Upper Tier Rewards:
- Higher tiers receive significant absolute rewards that properly reflect their substantial investment.
- Creates meaningful long-term value for deeply committed ecosystem participants.
Expected Impact
- Balanced Upgrade Path: Clear financial incentives for users to progress through the tier system with enhanced returns at mid-range tiers and substantial rewards at upper tiers.
- Smoother Progression: Reduced upgrade costs make advancement through the tiers more accessible.
- Balanced Reward System: The 50/50 split ensures both the reward pool and the treasury grow sustainably.
- Treasury Growth: Continued funding of the treasury supports long-term ecosystem development.
- Community Activation: Higher rewards for active participation at accessible tiers will increase governance engagement.
- Ecosystem Sustainability: A balanced reward structure with progressive returns ensures both accessibility for newcomers and significant benefits for committed participants
- Improved Tokenomics: Creating balanced pathways for B3TR to flow from upgrades to both active participants and ecosystem infrastructure strengthens the overall economic model.
Conclusion
This proposal builds upon the solid foundation established by Datab4Dishonor’s “Restoring the GM NFT System” initiative. By implementing an optimized weight structure with reduced mid-tier upgrade costs, we create a balanced incentive curve that welcomes new participants while encouraging progression through all tier levels. This comprehensive approach creates a more sustainable and rewarding ecosystem that properly incentivizes participation and commitment, with progressively increasing returns for mid-range tiers and substantial absolute rewards for upper tiers.
Discourse Considerations:
During community discussion of this proposal, we encourage thoughtful consideration of the following points:
High-Tier Accessibility
The current proposal maintains the existing costs for the highest tiers: Saturn at 250,000 B3TR, Uranus at 1,250,000 B3TR, Neptune at 2,500,000 B3TR, and Galaxy at 12,500,000 B3TR, which may be prohibitively expensive for most participants. Our simulation of the future ecosystem shows that these tiers would offer lower ROI compared to mid-tier levels, despite requiring significantly higher investment.
Questions for consideration:
- Should the costs for Levels 7 (Saturn), 8 (Uranus), 9 (Neptune) and 10 (Galaxy) be reduced to make them more attainable for dedicated community members?
- Would lower costs for these tiers, paired with potentially adjusted weights, create a more balanced progression through the entire tier system?
- What is the ideal balance between exclusivity and accessibility for the highest tiers?
The future ecosystem simulation suggests that very few users would reach these tiers with current pricing. A more accessible path to these levels might encourage greater long-term commitment to the ecosystem and create stronger aspirational goals for mid-tier holders.
We invite the community to discuss whether the upper tiers should maintain their current premium positioning or be brought into a more accessible range for dedicated participants.
This consideration does not affect the core elements of this proposal but represents an important area for community dialogue as the system evolves.
List of Changes
Modified Features
- GM NFT Weight Structure
- Adjusted weight values for all tiers:
- Moon (L2): 1.1 → 1.5
- Mercury (L3): 1.2 → 3.5
- Venus (L4): 1.5 → 8
- Mars (L5): 2.0 → 17
- Jupiter (L6): 2.5 → 50
- Saturn (L7): 3.0 → 75
- Uranus (L8): 5.0 → 250
- Neptune (L9): 10.0 → 400
- Galaxy (L10): 25.0 → 1,500
- Changed from flat linear progression to optimized exponential progression
- Created clear incentive curve with improved mid-tier returns
- GM NFT Upgrade Costs
- Reduced cost for Mercury tier (L3): 12,500 → 10,000 B3TR
- Reduced cost for Venus tier (L4): 25,000 → 20,000 B3TR
- Reduced cost for Mars tier (L5): 50,000 → 40,000 B3TR
- Reduced cost for Jupiter tier (L6): 125,000 → 90,000 B3TR
Added Features
- Enhanced GM NFT Reward Pool Funding
- 50% of GM NFT upgrade costs redirected to GM NFT Reward Pool
- 50% of over-allocated dApp returns (>20%) redirected to GM NFT Reward Pool
- Balanced Treasury Feedback Mechanism
- Establish formal 50/50 split between Reward Pool and Treasury for GM upgrade costs and over-allocated dApps.
Unchanged Features
- Active Participation Requirement
- Maintained requirement for active voting to receive rewards.
- High-Tier Costs (L7-L10)
- Maintained current costs for Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Galaxy tiers