Introduction
Following the provisions of Arbitrum’s DIP proposal, this post aims to announce the expulsion of the following delegates: @kuiclub and @duokongcrypto (previously Kuiqian). This decision is based on behaviors that violate the rules and principles of the program, including suspicious activities, inappropriate conduct, and participation simulation.
According to the “DIP Ban” section of the DIP proposal:
- The program administrator will have the right to expel a delegate if they attempt to game or exploit the program or if the delegate does not meet any of the aforementioned requirements to be considered eligible. This decision is at the discretion of the program administrator. In all cases the ban is permanent.
- The affected delegate may request a Snapshot vote to ratify, change (for suspension), or revoke the Administrator’s decision. This serves as a one-time appeal, and the decision made by the DAO will be final.
Based on this framework, it is argued that the mentioned delegates fail to meet the eligibility requirements and/or have engaged in activities that justify their permanent expulsion.
Behavioural Patterns
- Suspicious Activity: Both delegates commented on the same proposals within a very short time frame of each other, and their posts contain similar content.
- Suspicious External Connections: There is evidence of coordination between these accounts, indicating a possible conflict of interest or manipulation of the program.
- Bot-like Behavior: This delegate’s interactions in the forum reflect automated behavior, with generic responses and a lack of qualitative analysis. There is clear abuse of tools like ChatGPT for generating comments, instead of using it solely for translations or grammatical improvements. They also recently commented on old threads without a logical reason to do that.
- Low Value Comments: both delegates usually post low-value comments as can be seen in the rubrics of the last few months.
Previous Actions
Back in August, during the first interaction of the Delegate Incentive Program, we initiated the first conversations with Duokongcrypto regarding the excessive use of artificial intelligence tools to generate comments.
In November, after noticing the mirrored behaviors previously mentioned, we sent both delegates a message through the forum and created a joint Telegram group. These measures were taken to establish a more fluid communication channel, allowing us to discuss how they could improve their contributions to the DAO and continue progressing toward the professionalization of their work.
We expressed our concerns to both delegates, requested explanations, and suggested improvements.
After these conversations, we noticed a slight improvement in both delegates’ contributions, and their “mirrored” behaviors ceased. We continued monitoring their activities and even responded to several members who approached us with similar concerns.
However, during January, we observed an evident decline in the quality of their contributions, primarily due to the excessive use of artificial intelligence tools.
Administration Decision
Based on the repeated patterns of suspicious behavior, AI-generated low-value contributions, and mirrored activity between KuiClub and Duokongcrypto, we strongly believe that their participation in the Delegates Incentive Program (DIP) of Arbitrum DAO should be terminated.
Both delegates were previously given multiple opportunities to adjust their approach and improve their contributions. We actively engaged in discussions with them, provided direct feedback, and even created a dedicated communication channel to help them refine their participation.
Despite these efforts, their behavior not only failed to improve in a meaningful way but has regressed over time. The resurgence of AI-generated comments, automated activity, and mirrored interactions indicates a continued disregard for the quality standards and principles of the program. Furthermore, this pattern raises concerns about the genuine nature of their engagement within the DAO.
Given the evidence presented, KuiClub and Duokong will be removed from the DIP, as their continued participation undermines the program’s credibility and effectiveness. While we believe in fostering inclusivity and growth within the governance framework, it is essential to ensure that delegates engage meaningfully, thoughtfully, and professionally to uphold the integrity of Arbitrum’s governance.
This measure is necessary to preserve the program’s legitimacy, protect the community’s interests, and maintain the high standards expected from participating delegates. However, this does not mean that both will cease to be Delegates, they are free to continue participating in Arbitrum DAO but will not be eligible to receive incentives from this program.