# Methodologist Contract-Level Permissioning Discussion

**URL:** <https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/methodologist-contract-level-permissioning-discussion/2031>\
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**Created:** [20 July 2021 17:41 UTC](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/methodologist-contract-level-permissioning-discussion/2031 "2021-07-20T17:41:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [20 July 2021 18:06 UTC](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/methodologist-contract-level-permissioning-discussion/2031/2 "2021-07-20T18:06:38Z")

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> [@puniaviision](#):
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> DFP wants the multisig guarantee on controlling their fee and fee split.

That seems completely reasonable. Kiba and I will definitely want this for the [Data Economy Index](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/iip-55-data-economy-index-data/1894) and I imagine that other Methodologists will as well.

> [@puniaviision](#):
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> While nothing can be done about DPI, Set does not want to make the decision on what permissions a methodologist should or should not have. We want this to be an entirely Coop driven decision and we want DFP to negotiate with the Coop. Whatever the aligned outcome is, we will implement that.

Love to hear it! This is definitely in the spirit of [Autonomy](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/formation-of-the-autonomy-kick-off-group/1988) for the Index Cooperative.

> [@puniaviision](#):
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> Whatever boundaries are drawn here likely impact the future relationships between Index Coop and external methodologists.

Yes, this is really important to get right. Creating the right structure such that the Index Cooperative _cannot_ unilaterally change agreements/contracts with Methodologists is vital to building trust and long-term relationships.

> [@puniaviision](#):
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> What type of Smart Contract level permissioning is the Index Coop willing to offer to DFP?

I would change “DFP” to “Methodologists” here. I think we need guardrails that _at a minimum_ prevent the following:

- Methodologists wildly deviating from their own Methodology without agreement from Index Coop (i.e. adding/removing/changing allocation weights for tokens not consistent with the methodology).
- Index Coop unilaterally changing fee / compensation structure without Methodologist’s agreement.

> [@puniaviision](#):
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> We will hold a community call with key FT people and WG leads [transparently formed with the DAO] to align on an answer.

**Who are the directly responsible individuals (DRIs) for creating an agreement and bringing to the community?** This really seems like you need a Methodologist (DFP), Set Labs engineering representative (@dylan?), and two community members - maybe a Community Methodologist (@verto0912 , @DarkForestCapital ) and someone from Treasury Working Group (@Matthew_Graham , @AcceleratedCapital , @prairiefi , @ElliottWatts )?

@DarkForestCapital , @Matthew_Graham , and @verto0912 already have tons of responsibilities on their plate. **Are there other community members or contributors we would feel confident in leading this effort?**

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