So I've re-read the proposal a few times now and have put together a few thoughts for discussion.
Treasury is seen as a Honeypot making much of the risk Protocol Owned. This system seeks to distribute that risk (privatize it) to discrete holders without bias. The need for Treasury Management is largely minimized, and the protocol will just programmatically lend DAI on fixed terms to any holder. It clearly cites in the post note that it’s authored with a bearish outlook on the macro and hopes to derisk itself allowing every user to take on (or not take on) whatever risk they deem fit.
Objectively, this is a perfectly reasonable, albeit bearish stance but subjectively, I find myself trying to sort what number between $0 - $175m is right. The Protocol has already exchanged $46mm DAI for OHM via Lower Cushion IB and, to date, that’s been acceptable. This just iterates on that, making a low-cost loan available to everybody vs. a situational burn mechanic.
Ultimately, I see a place for this to exist (Especially given the predatory lending rates that have emerged) and for those who agree, I just think we need to debate how much and what the scaling strategy is. The argument is made if it’s too small then you essentially exclude Ohmie X not getting to recognize their backed value, but Ohmie Y does purely because of timing. That said, making it fully available fundamentally changes protocol structure and it’s largely a one-way trip.
My current outstanding questions are:
1. Can this scale if we opt to start small vs. splashing the pot with cheap money? Pro and Con this out.
2. How much POL and of what type is needed in this system. How does it scale with adoption?
Foot Note:
Brand Consideration - OHM has seen a lot of monetary conditions. Hyperinflation, Hyperdeflation, Token Migration, Soft Pegs Below Backing, Etc. I genuinely believe the iterations made are ultimately for the greater good but, it's a lot for market to take. Can we be gentle? Consumer trust is important and we suffer there at times.
Looking foreword to the discussions and next chapter.