Name: Alice Corsini
Delegate Address: 0xb48f869838C2279173df54cFd5AdE888303b26ad
Tally Profile: Tally
Forum: @alicecorsini
Twitter: @alicecorsini_
Languages: English and Italian
This thread will provide transparency on the rationale to my votes as delegate.
Proposal: GovHack Devcon in Bangkok - Hack Humanity
Vote: Against
Reasoning: While I see the value in the GovHack initiative, I’d like to see it re-focused to either onboard new people to the Arbitrum DAO ecosystem or to effectively discuss carefully-selected topics and proposals.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Funds to Bolster Foundation’s Strategic Partnerships Budget
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favour of funding the Arbitrum Foundation. They have a critical role for the success of the project and support a more hands-on approach on strategic partnerships on their side.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Arbitrum DAO Delegate Incentive Program
Vote: For - DIP V1.5
Reasoning: I am in favour of extending the Delegate Incentive Program as a key element to encourage active participation in the ecosystem.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Whitelist Infura Nova Validator
Vote: Whitelist Infura Validator
Reasoning: Infura is an established and battle-tested provider serving the Ethereum ecosystem since inception. For this reason, I am in favour of whitelisting Infura as a Nova Validator.
Proposal: Research on context and retention
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favour of this initiative as it doesn’t require additional budget. However, I see a partial overlap with the “From engagement to rewards” analysis published by SeedGov.
Proposal: An EIP-4824 powered daoURI for Arbitrum DAO
Vote: For - use ENS txt records
Reasoning: Because this approach has been adopted by other large protocols, becoming an actual standard, I am in favour of adopting daoURI for Arbitrum DAO.
Proposal: UPDATED - Ethereum Protocol Attackathon Sponsorship
Vote: Against
Reasoning: While I see the value of the Ethereum Protocol Attackathon, I think it should be sponsored by the Ethereum Foundation and I am against sponsoring it as Arbitrum DAO given its limited impact on the ecosystem.
Proposal: [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee: Phase II Proposal
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favour of renewing the ADPC for an additional 6 months for them to continue the work they started. I would expect a more in-depth evaluation of their work and achievements at the end of the second mandate.
Proposal: Constitutional AIP - Extend Delay on L2Time Lock
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favour of extending the Time Lock as suggested.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Funds to Bolster Foundation’s Strategic Partnerships Budget
Vote: For
Reasoning: As previously voted on Snapshot, I am in favour of funding the Arbitrum Foundation for a more hands-on approach with partnerships.
Proposal: ArbitrumDAO strategic “Off-site” (online) updated proposal
Vote: Against
Reasoning: While I am supportive of the Off-site initiative, I disagree with the proposed format. I believe online, mostly async sessions are not as effective as IRL, sync sessions for strategic discussions.
Proposal: Enhancing Multichain Governance: Upgrading RARI Governance Token on Arbitrum
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favour of upgrading the RARI Governance Token.
Proposal: LTIPP Retroactive Community Funding Selections
Vote: Abstain
Reasoning: I believe the selection of projects for the Retroactive Community Funding should be a responsibility of the LTIPP committee. For this reason, I voted Abstain.
Proposal: Establishing a DAO Events Budget for 2025
Vote: For
Reasoning: I believe setting operating budgets is essential for the effective functioning of the Arbitrum DAO. As this proposal aligns with that, I voted in favour.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Arbitrum DAO Delegate Incentive Program
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am supportive of extending the Delegate Incentive Program to encourage active participation of the Arbitrum community.
Proposal: Fund the Stylus Sprint
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favour of aligning the DAO efforts with Arbitrum’s latest upgrade. I believe a dedicated DAO-led program targeted at developers building with Stylus is key to supporting the growth of Arbitrum.
Proposal: (V2) Arbitrum Research & Development Collective
Vote: Abstain
Reasoning: While I recognise the value of the ARDC, I see the Supervisory Council as unnecessary. Given the size and mandate of the ARDC, its members should stand by the stated principles without the need for oversight.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Arbitrum Token Swap Pilot Program
Vote: Against
Reasoning: I believe token swaps should be done as part of a larger strategy to retain valuable projects within the Arbitrum ecosystem and to diversify the treasury, rather than an independent initiative.
Proposal: GCP Council Re-Confirmation Vote for Tim Chang
Vote: Reconfirm Tim Chang to GCPC
Reasoning: I voted to reconfirm Tim Chang as a way to maintain continuity for the initiative.
Proposal: GCP Council Re-Confirmation Vote for John Kennedy
Vote: Reconfirm John Kennedy to GCPC
Reasoning: I voted to reconfirm John Kennedy as a way to maintain continuity for the initiative.
Proposal: Adopt a Delegate Code of Conduct & Formalize Operations
Vote: For
Reasoning: I believe this initiative is very valuable in reducing delegates fatigue and making the governance process easier. For this reason, I voted in favour.
Proposal: (V2) Arbitrum Research & Development Collective
Vote: Abstain
Reasoning: In line with my vote on Snapshot, I abstained. While I recognise the value of the ARDC, I see the Supervisory Council as unnecessary.
Proposal: Establishing a DAO Events Budget for 2025
Vote: For
Reasoning: In line with my vote on Snapshot, I vote in favour. I believe setting operating budgets is essential for the effective functioning of the Arbitrum DAO.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Treasury Management v1.2
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favour of active treasury management for Arbitrum. I believe it can positively contribute to Arbitrum DAO’s finances, especially considering the large amount of expenses being sustained by the DAO.
Entropy Advisors is a reputable entity, with its members truly committed to the success of Arbitrum. I am confident they can deliver a successful outcome.
Proposal: Restitution For Extensively Delayed ArbitrumDAO Minigrant Winners
Vote: For
Reasoning: The fact the grant release was delayed by several months sets a negative precedent that poorly reflects on Arbitrum as a supportive ecosystem for builders. I think we should compensate these projects for the delay and aim at creating a more positive experience for projects next time.
Proposal: Hackathon Continuation Program
Vote: In favour, yes onchain mechanism
Reasoning: I am in favour of creating systems that support and encourage Arbitrum builders through their journey. Hence, I voted for this proposal.
Proposal: [Non-consitutional] User Research: Why build on Arbitrum?
Vote: Arbitrum + 2 others (SOL + OP)
Reasoning: I think a market analysis to understand why Arbitrum is valuable for users can provide valuable insights on competitive advantage, areas for improvement and resource allocation. For this reason, I voted in favour.
Proposal: Designing and operating the reporting and information function
Vote: Against
Reasoning: I voted against the current proposal because I think the proposed structure and budget are inadequate for the kind of operation. I’d like to see a simpler version of this initiative.
Proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program - Season 3
Vote: Renew with 5 domains (adding Orbits)
Reasoning: Encouraging builders is critical to effectively grow the Arbitrum ecosystem. I think this program well aligns with that. Plus, I voted to include the 5th track focused on grants for Orbit builders as Orbit Chains are a key development for the ecosystem.
Proposal: [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum Onboarding V2: A Governance Bootcamp
Vote: For
Reasoning: Similarly to the Arbitrum D.A.O. program, I think the Governance Bootcamp is a key initiative to encourage ecosystem growth. Specifically, I think the program can lower the entry barrier for new contributors, increase quality of the contributions and ensure an inclusive ecosystem.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Supervisory Council Election
Vote: Jameskbh
Reasoning: Jameskbh is an active contributor to the Arbitrum DAO, who is operational-oriented, crypto-native and offers a grounded perspective that balances big ideas with effective execution.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Research Election
Vote: Blockworks Advisory
Reasoning: Blockworks Advisory is a well-known firm, that produced valuable pieces of research for the crypto industry. I think their proposal presents a good balance between quality of the outcomes and budget requested.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Risk Election
Vote: Nethermind
Reasoning: Nethermind is a well-known firm, that is trusted by leading teams in the industry. I think their proposal presents a good balance between expected outcome and budget requested.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Security Election
Vote: OpenZeppelin
Reasoning: OpenZeppelin is a well-known firm, that operated in the industry for a decade producing high-quality work. Based on my personal experience, the team is very professional and would bring valuable contributions to Arbitrum.
Proposal: Arbitrum Hackathon Builder Continuation Program
Vote: For
Reasoning: In line with my Snapshot vote, I voted in favour.
Proposal: Treasury Management V1.2
Vote: For
Reasoning: In line with my Snapshot vote, I voted in favour.
Proposal: Unifying Arbitrum’s Mission, Vision, Purpose (MVP)
Vote: For
Reasoning: I think it’s essential for Arbitrum DAO to define its north star in order to effectively allocate resources and bootstrap initiatives.
Proposal: Partner with ETH Bucharest 2025
Vote: Against
Reasoning: There are a variety of already-funded initiatives that aim to support and coordinate events, including the Events Budget for 2025 and the Arbitrum D.A.O. initiatives. I think funding should be sourced through these already approved initiatives rather than asked directly to the DAO.
Proposal: OpCo – A DAO-adjacent Entity for Strategy Execution
Vote: For
Reasoning: I think the Arbitrum DAO needs more structure, operational efficiency and coordination among its many activities. OpCo aims to do exactly that - it’s an ambitious initiative and I believe it can significantly improve the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Proposal: Proposal for Piloting Enhancements and Strengthening the Sustainability of ArbitrumHub in the Year Ahead
Vote: Against
Reasoning: ArbitrumHub is a valuable tool, but its funding and direction should come as part of a larger marketing and communications strategy.
Proposal: Arbitrum Strategic Objective Setting (SOS) – Defining the DAO’s Interim Goals
Vote: For
Reasoning: Following the Arbitrum MVP, Strategic Objective Setting is the logical next step in the definition of clear goals for the DAO. This is key for making DAO actions more effective.