Name: Thomas Bertani
Delegate address: 0x9375EFE798ecDAA889c10eE0bf66792121a154c2
Tally profile: Tally
Forum profile: @bertani
Twitter/X: @thomasbertani
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This thread is dedicated to sharing all my voting activity and its rationale.
Proposal: (V2) Arbitrum Research & Development Collective
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: I have voted FOR this proposal as the ARDC’s initiatives are vital for advancing research and development within the Arbitrum ecosystem, ultimately strengthening our community
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Proposal: Establishing a DAO Events Budget for 2025
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: I have voted FOR this proposal as I believe establishing a DAO events budget for 2025 is key to enhance Arbitrum’s presence at the main industry events.
Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Treasury Management v1.2
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - this is important to preserve and grow the treasury assets, I am optimistic about the specifics and looking forward to extensions of the treasury management in the future
Proposal: Restitution For Extensively Delayed ArbitrumDAO Minigrant Winners
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: AGAINST - I feel like the proposal is an excessive reaction to an operational failure which was surely annoying, but that should be expected given our community is still young
Proposal: Hackathon Continuation Program
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: In favour, yes onchain mechanism - this is critical to make sure builders find our ecosystem approachable and welcoming for experimentations
Proposal: [Non-consitutional] User Research: Why build on Arbitrum?
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: Against - this is useful in principle but I don’t fully understand how much, and how, value will be accrued back by the DAO
Proposal: Designing and operating the reporting and information function
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: Against - I will reconsider this if a new iteration gets published as it was discussed on the call
Proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. Domain Allocator Offerings Grant Program - Season 3
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: “Renew with 5 domains” - This renewal provides continuity to a proven grant program while ensuring allocation of resources to high-priority projects. The 5-domain renewal aligns with past performance metrics and feedback from stakeholders.
Proposal: [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum Onboarding V2: A Governance Bootcamp
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - This initiative will foster education and participation in governance, addressing the need for informed decision-making within the community and improving long-term engagement.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Supervisory Council Election
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: 50% for Frisson (Comm Role), 50% for Jameskbh (Comm Role) - Both candidates bring complementary skill sets and relevant experience that will strengthen the Supervisory Council, particularly in the communication domain.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Research Election
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: 50% for Llama Research & Castle Capital, 50% for Blockworks Advisory - This split vote supports diverse expertise, ensuring that research initiatives are guided by a broad range of perspectives and methodologies.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Risk Election
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: 100% for Nethermind - Nethermind has demonstrated unparalleled technical and analytical capabilities, making it the optimal choice for risk management and mitigation strategies.
Proposal: ARDC (V2) Security Election
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: 100% for OpenZeppelin - OpenZeppelin’s extensive experience and proven track record in blockchain security ensure robust protection for the DAO’s infrastructure.
Proposal: Unifying Arbitrum’s Mission, Vision, Purpose (MVP)
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - A clear and unified MVP will provide strategic direction, aligning community efforts and initiatives with long-term goals.
Proposal: Partner with ETH Bucharest 2025
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: Abstain - Insufficient data on the specific benefits of this partnership for the DAO and its stakeholders warrants abstaining until more clarity is provided.
Proposal: OpCo – A DAO-adjacent Entity for Strategy Execution
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - Establishing OpCo ensures dedicated focus on strategic execution while maintaining the decentralization principles of the DAO.
Proposal: Non-Constitutional: Stable Treasury Endowment Program 2.0
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - This program ensures the financial stability of the DAO, supporting long-term sustainability and funding for key initiatives.
Proposal: [Constitutional AIP] Activate Arbitrum BoLD + Infura Nova Validator Whitelist
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - Activation of Arbitrum BoLD and the Infura Nova Validator Whitelist enhances network reliability, scalability, and decentralization, which are critical to the DAO’s growth.
Proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - New Protocols and Ideas
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: CastleCapital - CastleCapital has demonstrated innovative and practical approaches to protocol development, ensuring robust and impactful contributions that align with the DAO’s objectives.
Proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - Education, Community Growth, and Events
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: SEEDGov - SEEDGov’s expertise in community building and education makes it a strong candidate to foster growth and engagement within the DAO ecosystem.
Proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - Dev Tooling on One and Stylus
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: Juandi - Juandi’s focus on developer tooling supports infrastructure development, which is critical for improving developer experience and enabling further innovation on the Arbitrum platform.
Proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - Gaming
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: Erezedor - Erezedor has a proven track record in blockchain gaming, making them a valuable asset to expand Arbitrum’s presence in the rapidly growing gaming sector.
Proposal: The Watchdog: Arbitrum DAO’s Grant Misuse Bounty Program
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - This initiative promotes transparency and accountability, addressing the risk of grant misuse and reinforcing trust within the DAO community.
Proposal: Proposal for Piloting Enhancements and Strengthening the Sustainability of ArbitrumHub in the Year Ahead
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR WITHOUT RETROACTIVE - ArbitrumHub is a valuable resource for builders approaching the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Proposal: Arbitrum Strategic Objective Setting (SOS) – Defining the DAO’s Interim Goals
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - This initiative promotes more effective coordination and strategic decision-making in the DAO, that is a key element for long-term growth.
Proposal: Approve the Nova Fee Sweep Action
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - I agree with transferring the full balance of ETH to the DAO treasury.
Proposal: OpCo: A DAO-adjacent Entity for Strategy Execution
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - I agree with setting up OpCo to improve DAO coordination, efficiency and effectiveness.
Proposal: Non-Consistutional: Stable Treasury Endowment Program 2.0
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - The STEP program was successful in its first iteration, so I support its renewal.
Proposal: Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - I think Stylus represents a great opportunity for Arbitrum and the additional projects proposed for funding seem valuable.
Proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. (Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program - Season 3
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - As a previous grant recipient, I think this is a valuable and well-structured program.
Proposal: Arbitrum Growth Circles Event Proposal
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: AGAINST - The positioning of this initiative seems off. A more structured incubator approach would be more effective in supporting builders.
Proposal: Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - I think Stylus represents a great opportunity for Arbitrum and the additional projects proposed for funding seem valuable.
Proposal: TMC Recommendation
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: #1 DEPLOY BOTH STRATEGIES #2 ONLY DEPLOY STABLE STRATEGY #3 ONLY DEPLOY ARB STRATEGY #4 DEPLOY NOTHING #5 ABSTAIN - The purpose of this initiative is experimenting scenarios for non-operating revenue generation for the DAO, so it makes sense to actually experiment with the full-range of options. I’m happy with the additional information provided by Avantgarde and Karpatkey on the concerns raised by the TMC and I am confident these three entities will act professionally with the best interest of the DAO in mind.
Proposal: [CONSTITUTIONAL] - Adopt Timeboost + Nova Fee Sweep
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - I voted in favour of this initiative in previous instances, still supporting it.
Proposal: [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum Onboarding V2: A Governance Bootcamp
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - Arbitrum DAO needs valuable delegates, that have the knowledge, interest and dedication to improve and expand the Arbitrum ecosystem. This program is a first step in that direction.
If other DAOs are more appealing for analysts that have specifically been trained on Arbitrum DAO, this signals a problem with the DAO, not with the program.
Proposal: Proposal: For Arbitrum DAO to register the Sky Custom Gateway contracts in the Router.
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - This initiative makes it easier for new users to onboard and further solidify Arbitrum’s position as a leading DeFi hub.
Proposal: GMC’s Preferred Allocations (7,500 ETH)
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR, DEPLOY CAPITAL - I support strategically leveraging the treasury to positively affect Arbitrum. To me, this initiative falls into that definition.
Proposal: [CONSTITUTIONAL] Proposal: For Arbitrum DAO to register the Sky Custom Gateway contracts in the Router
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - Coherently with the vote casted when this proposal was first posted, I voted for. This initiative makes it easier for new users to onboard and further solidify Arbitrum’s position as a leading DeFi hub.
Proposal: [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum Audit Program
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - Audit costs are notoriously high. Subsidising them for promising projects is an effective way to support Arbitrum’s builders.
Proposal: [Non-constitutional] ARB Incentives: User Acquisition for dApps & Protocols
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: AGAINST - The initiative is valuable, but it doesn’t make sense to vote for a proposal without knowing what the alternative is.
Proposal: OpCo – Oversight and Transparency Committee (OAT) Elections
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: A.J. Warner and Patrick McCorry - Representatives from Offchain Labs and the Arbitrum Foundation should be involved in overseeing the OpCo initiative to guarantee alignment between the DAO, OCL and AF.
Proposal: TMC Stablecoin Recommendation
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: YES, DEPLOY STABLECOIN STRATEGY - In line with my previous vote on this initiative, I am in favour of deploying the stablecoin strategy.
Proposal: TMC ARB Recommendation
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: YES, DEPLOY ARB STRATEGY - In line with my previous vote on this initiative, I am in favour of deploying the stablecoin strategy.
Proposal: Security Council
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: OPENZEPPELIN - OZ has a strong background in both Ethereum development and security, that are essential skills for the security council. They are also one of the longest-running and most reputable companies in the industry, making it a trustworthy party able to effectively perform their duties as part of the security council.
Proposal: Approval of STEP 2 Committee’s Preferred Allocations
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - The STEP Committee has appropriate background and expertise, so I trust their judgement on the suggested allocation.
Proposal: [Non-consitutional]: Top-up for Hackathon Continuation Program
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: YES TO BOTH - Grantees should not be penalised for Arbitrum’s lack of proper treasury management procedures. Sending the remaining funds to the TMC seems a first step in the right direction, that should be followed by the implementation of a procedure to effectively satisfy the DAO’s need of USD-stablecoins.
Proposal: DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP)
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - Restoring Arbitrum’s leading position in DeFi is key to its success. I support DRIP and think it’s a valuable direction for encouraging more activity and growth across the Arbitrum DeFi ecosystem.
Proposal: [CONSTITUTIONAL] AIP: ArbOS Version 40 Callisto
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - The Pectra network upgrade on Ethereum enabled various interesting features, that would benefit Arbitrum as well if reflected on the chain. The Callisto upgrade enables that.
Proposal: The Watchdog: Arbitrum DAO’s Grant Misuse Bounty Program
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - Given Arbitrum DAO’s size of spending, a bounty program focused on grant misuse is key to reduce abuses of the grant programs.
Proposal: [Constitutional] AIP: Constitutional Quorum Threshold Reduction
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: AGAINST - I understand reaching quorum on constitutional proposal is becoming more and more challenging, but the proposed quorum reduction presents various downsides. Alternative options like treasury delegation seem a better short-term fit, while more long-term solutions are being worked on.
Proposal: Adjust the Voting Power of the Arbitrum Community Pool & Ratify the Agentic Governance Pivot
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: REDUCE DELEGATION TO 0 - Regardless of the reasons, the original proposal failed to be delivered. The initiative should therefore be wound down.
Proposal: Wind Down the MSS + Transfer Payment Responsibilities to the Arbitrum Foundation
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR: WIND DOWN THE MSS - The MSS operations have been reported to be inefficient at times due to lack of participation from some signers. Winding down operations and transferring payment responsibilities to the Arbitrum Foundation seems sensible to maintain operational efficiency.
Proposal: DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP)
Type: Tally
Vote/rationale: FOR - DeFi is a leading and growing vertical in the industry. Arbitrum should dedicate more resources towards its DeFi ecosystem and this initiative is a step in that direction.
Proposal: Reallocate Redeemed USDM Funds to STEP 2 Budget
Type: Snapshot
Vote/rationale: FOR - Funding allocation to USDM was decided by the STEP Committee. As the project is being wound down, it is natural that the funding goes back to the STEP Committee and gets reallocated to another project.