Providing liquidity to an exchange is not an obscure or unheard of request. In this case the tokens are still in control of the treasury.
For Polkadot to thrive, it’s important that the different parachains work together. A thriving Polkadot ecosystem is likely to help all chains (a rising tide lifts all boats).
HydraDX is well known and has a track record for delivering – this isn’t an anon request.
While there is risk of IL, and other possibilities for loss of funds, this should be weighed against the potential gain from the continued success of Omnipool and benefit Moonbeam would receive as part of that success within Omnipool.
Also, this proposal should be weighed against the opportunity cost by the funds not being available to other proposals. It would seem to me that compared to other alternatives, this would be a bit of a diversification play against previous proposals and that is a positive.
My vote: Yes
OriginTrail is a well-known and respected parachain and the ecosystem would benefit from an hrmp channel with it.
My vote: Aye!
Moonbeam and Polkadot needs xcUSDC, the most trusted stable coin in the world.