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The YAM Super.Site and Articles

As a complement to the YAM Replanted work done for the YAM Re-Org, https://yam.super.site is a website that presents the ideas in a more concise and readable form, distilling and editing the information down into chunks that anyone can follow and understand. The website contains 7 articles; 4 on the ideas and strategies of the Re-Org and 3 on some of the specific elements that are being implemented.

About the Yam Re-Org​

Introducing the Yam Re-Org​

This is an introductory article that situates the reader and lets them know what to expect in the upcoming articles

What Makes a Good DAO​

This article is a synthesis of the What Makes a Good DAO section of the YAM Replanted Document. It distills the 4 sections of that document down into a single concise article.

Goals for a New Yam DAO​

Like the prior article, this one is a synthesis of the next section of the Yam Replanted Document: Goals for a New Yam DAO, explaining the key design criteria that the Re-Org is trying to optimize for.

The New Yam DAO Model​

This article distills the essence of the 3rd section of the Yam Replanted Document, explaining how the new elements that have been designed and are being implemented work to solve the problems that were brought up in the previous article.

Grants Articles​

About Yam Grants​

This article explains the why and how of the grants program. It synthesizes the ideas from the prior 4 articles the explain and lays out the goals and rationale behind the grants model.

Yam Grants Step-byStep Guide​

This article walks the reader through the steps necessary to apply for, and receive a grant. It includes information on applying, creating a specification document, voting, milestones and progress updates, and project delivery.

Gov-Ops Council​

This article explains what Gov-Ops is, how it works, and includes a FAQ section, tasks and responsibilities, a code of conduct, and more. This article on Gov-Ops is key document for the Gov-Ops Council members to use as a guide for their activities and members. The intention for this article is to serve as a useful guide for all participants who will interface with Gov-Ops by fostering alignment around processes and expectations.

Silos Section​

The Silos section of the site is a proof of concept for a space where silos can present their work to the YAM community and general public. As you may have noticed, this section of the site overlaps in scope with the YAM Open File System and Information Repository site (Where you are most likely reading this). Which tools to use and what scope falls under which site is still an open question that is being discussed.

Details​

The yam.super.site website was built using Notion as the Content Management Service and was created using Super. The Design and site were made as part of the YAM Design Studio Grant and the Articles were written as part of the YAM Re-Org Grant.