Arbitrum DAO's Delegate Engagement Apathy Determent program (Arb DAO DEAD Program) - Pilot

Overall, we think this idea is really interesting and could definitely help many new active participants onboard into the ecosystem. Some questions:

  • The proposal could maybe clarify its objectives more. Is the focus on increasing voter turnout, elevating new voices, or rewarding active contributors?
  • While 200k ARB helps address the “cold start problem,” it may not sufficiently influence governance.Maybe a tiered approach, with higher delegations for impactful contributors, over time, could be helpful?
  • Maybe a hybrid model, combining temporary delegation with performance-based incentives like staking rewards once that’s live could tie delegate success to ecosystem health.
  • Maybe extend the program duration to 12 months with periodic evaluations like other DAO’s could be a good move.
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