After carefully considering the applications and hearing the candidates’ pitches, this is the rationale I used for voting.
New Protocols and Ideas: Gabriel
I have seen Gabriel getting more involved with the DAO in the last months and his academic credentials make him an excellent candidate for the role. He has a substantial track record in both traditional and decentralized finance. I am certain he will help spot promising ventures and translate new concepts into tangible products. I also believe that changing the persons in charge of the grant allocations is ultimately a good thing for the DAO to bring new views and ideas in decision-making.
Education, Community Growth, and Events: Saswat (saas)
Saswat is an outstanding candidate for the Education role due to his strong analytical skills, diligence, and clear passion for advancing meaningful educational initiatives in web3. During my time working with him, I’ve seen directly how he approaches problems systematically and consistently follows through on commitments. His academic background and his ability to break down complex concepts will be invaluable for onboarding and empowering new contributors in the DAO.
I was the one who initially encouraged Saswat to run for this position. Our conversations about the future of the web3 ecosystem demonstrated his deep curiosity and practical perspective on what a community truly needs. My decision to support him is grounded in genuine confidence that he will bring fresh ideas and strong execution to the DAO.
Despite there being other excellent candidates, I stand by Saswat because I’ve personally observed his potential to excel in this role. My vote reflects trust in his capabilities and a desire to see him contribute to the DAO’s initiatives for the benefit of the entire community.
I also admire the strength and experience that SEED brings to the table; they have made significant contributions to the DAO and would no doubt be a good candidate for this position. However, based on my direct experience with Saswat, his global vision, problem-solving approach, and dedication, I believe he can offer a unique and valuable approach to the position.
Dev Tooling: ariutokintumi
I am voting for ariutokintumi because I believe Germán and Arturo will bring technical expertise, entrepreneurship, and community-building to the Dev Tooling role. I believe their application showcases their commitment to lowering barriers and improving the developer experience. They’ve demonstrated a consistent drive for onboarding new developers across LATAM through hackathon initiatives like ETH Cinco de Mayo which grows with each iteration. I’m confident that they will help in growing Arbitrum’s developer ecosystem and bring valuable contributions to the DAO.
Gaming: Erezedor
I’m backing Carlos and Alejandro for their strong technical background and market insight. Carlos shows in his application an ability to build and assess gaming infrastructure through his work with L3 appchains and hackathon wins. Alejandro’s experience with top publishers brings market perspectives on feasibility and adoption. Together, they tackle scalability, user experience, and economic sustainability.
They show a vision for specialized L3 chains, Stylus optimization, and onboarding. This can propel Arbitrum’s gaming ecosystem. They also commit to impartiality in their evaluations, which positions them to make impactful decisions for the role.