I don’t feel informed enough about their work to vote, on their re-election and it seems very difficult to get that context so I am choosing to abstain, effectively delegating to the other delegates that are more closely observing.
I would have liked to see more progress in the GCP by now… but that’s a tangential story.
I am excited to see the DAO throw its weight around in Defi with the ARB-only strategies.
I wish it was clear how the ARB will be sold, at least values expressed clearly, but i trust tools like Aera will be used so that the ARB doesn’t impact the market in any dramatic way.
The candidates seem qualified, and well incentivized to do a great job.
Treasury management is important and this is a great first step forward.
I think both of these proposals are good, but neither really wow me. I am still in a vote no unless the proposal solves a real need… both of these proposals could add some value, if they were widley used by the DAO… I don’t think they would be tho, I think the efforts would likely be under utilized.
Arbitrum D.A.O. Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program - Season 3 - Snapshot
VOTE: Renew with 5 domains
Questbook has been crushing it! The results from Seasons 1 and 2 speak for themselves. These grants enable small teams to build, grow, and contribute in ways that ripple across the ecosystem. This program has proven to be a fantastic entry point for builders in Arbitrum.
The ask here is reasonable, sounds like a lot, but when you break it down, $6.75M goes directly to grants across five domains, and the operational budget is lean and efficient, below 10%, which is pretty great and hard to do. Given the amount of impact we’ve seen already, this is an easy yes.
And adding a fifth domain is a no-brainer. Recruiting Orbit chains is a top priority for the DAO right now.
[NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum Onboarding V2: A Governance Bootcamp - Snapshot
It’s a thoughtful and well-structured proposal, and aligned with the goals of a thriving governance ecosystem. That said, I had to vote No on this proposal because the budget is too high for the expected outcomes. But I love the spirit of this proposal and I think running this as a Questbook grant would make more sense.
37.45% for Frisson (Comm Role)
49.94% for JuanRah + AlexLumley (Comm Role)
12.48% for ZER8 (Comm Role)
0.12% for Entropy Adv. + Tamara (Op Role)
I picked the three candidates I have seen do the best comms so far, all three have been doing this job already so they will fit into this role perfectly.
I gave a pity vote to Entropy, who was the only candidate running for ops… this allowed me to maximize my impact for the other 3 candidates.
33.33% for PYOR Research
33.33% for Llama Research & Castle Capital
33.33% for Messari
I think blockworks would of course do a great job in this role, but i decided to split my vote for these other also well qualified parties to bring a fresh perspective in and new blood into the fold.
PYOR Research: I don’t know them personally, but their proposal looks solid. With backing from Coinbase Ventures and a strong focus on ecosystem expansion, liquidity attraction, and DeFi growth, they look ready to dive in and deliver impactful results for the DAO.
Llama Research & Castle Capital: These guys are great. Their ability to dive deep into data analysis and governance makes them a key player. I also really like their focus on exploring retroactive funding models, ideas like that help push innovation in the ecosystem.
Messari: Messari is a team I’d like to see more involved in the DAO. Their focus on transparency, governance frameworks, and ecosystem analytics is spot on, and I think they’ll add a lot of value to ArbitrumDAO with their tools, expertise and community approach.
68% for DeFiSafety
16% for Nethermind
12% for Vending Machine
4% for TAU Labs
DeFiSafety is an easy yes for me. Their deep dive into risk management, with years of experience & over 600 reports (40 on Arbitrum!), shows a commitment to transparency that we really need in this space. Their methodical, no-nonsense approach makes them a good candidate for strengthening the DAO’s security and upholding trust within the community. They are perfect for this role
For Nethermind, Vending Machine & TAU Labs, I’m confident they can all add value and based on the value they suggested I added some voted for them as well.
I’m abstaining from this vote because we only have two candidates, and the proposed budgets are pretty steep. If I had to pick, I’d lean towards OpenZeppelin—they’re more affordable and have a solid track record with Arbitrum. But honestly, I’d love to see more competition to ensure we’re getting competitive offers
I voted FOR this proposal, In general, I love all the statements, broad enough to be relevant to all but still applicable. I love that we have a clear framework for aligning the DAO’s mission, vision, and purpose. The SOS process is a cool experiment, I hope many will engage, it might need a marketing effort to be successful.
In general, these event sponsorship decisions IMO should be done by a group that is comparing the various opportunities against each other and against their budget constraints.
I would propose this request to the foundation.
OpCo – A DAO-adjacent Entity for Strategy Execution - Snapshot
I was traveling and visiting family during the vote and was not able to give it the attention it deserved, so I abstained.
In general I am a bit hesitant to support such a huge and vague proposal.
Non-Constitutional: Stable Treasury Endowment Program 2.0 - Snapshot
I’m voting YES on this proposal. Selling ARB for stables is a scary thing… but it is important to do slowly, methodically & strategically. I trust this team can slowly edge out of the ARB position, ideally using a service like Aera. And by supporting the RWA ecosystem it is a signal to the wider market to bring their RWA projects here, they will get support!
Checks all 3 boxes. It’s just the smart thing to do… even tho i hate selling ARB.
Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - New Protocols and Ideas Snapshot
Honestly, it was hard not to vote for Euphoria too.. but I wanted to limit my vote to 4 candidates. Here’s how I’m casting my vote:
Castle Labs – 50%
Castle Labs stands out with its track record of driving results within the Arbitrum ecosystem. Castle Labs achievements with LTIPP and STIP shows their ability to assess, guide, and scale impactful projects effectively.
Saurabh & Shogun – 30%
Saurabh and Shogun bring exceptional operational expertise, particularly from managing grant programs like GMX’s. Their data-driven approach to make decisions makes them a strong candidate.
Gabriel Cortes – 10%
Gabriel is in the trenches and offers a fresh perspective with his vision for DeFi, RWAs, and prediction markets. His eye for identifying innovation and promoting forward-thinking ideas deserves recognition.
Today in DeFi – 10%
Today in DeFi is also in the trenches and excels at identifying promising projects and understanding the pulse of emerging trends. Their experience positions them well to contribute meaningfully to Arbitrum’s growth and development.
Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - Education, Community Growth, and Events - Snapshot
VOTE:
1. SEEDGov – 60%
2. Frutero Club – 20%
3. Saswat Sahu (Saas) – 20%
SEEDGov did great as Domain Allocators in season 1 and 2—these folks know how to get things done. They’ve proven they can deliver real results with transparency and scalable processes, which is what this ecosystem needs to keep growing and thriving.
Frutero Club has this grassroots energy—they’re in the trenches, organizing hackathons, workshops, and events that really make a difference, especially in LATAM. They know how to connect with communities and get people engaged, which will with no doubt grow our ecosystem from the ground up.
Saswat brings a unique perspective with his academic expertise and plans to bridge blockchain with universities. His approach to developing on-chain educational content and fostering academic links could bring fresh, long-term value to the ecosystem.
Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - Dev Tooling on One and Stylus - Snapshot
All three candidates were great, but 1 stood above the rest.
VOTE: Juandi: 100%
Juandi’s been in the trenches as a Domain Allocator and knows how to get things done. He’s all about scaling practical solutions and ensuring grantees actually make an impact. He had shown he can guide projects, and that’s the kind of energy we need to push the ecosystem forward.
Arbitrum D.A.O. Season 3 Elections - Gaming - Snapshot
VOTE: Flook (100%)
I’m voting for Flook. That duo looks solid - Flook’s running the Gaming Domain plus Nikki’s impressive creator stats show they can actually drive user growth. Nikki’s Twitch is awesome.
Flook’s gaming studio already brought 10k+ users to the ecosystem, it’s easy to vote when something is already working. Looking forward to seeing what they can accomplish.
The Watchdog: Arbitrum DAO’s Grant Misuse Bounty Program - Snapshot
VOTE: For
This one is a clear yes for me, this proposal aligns perfectly with Ostrom’s ideas about mutual monitoring, which is key to managing shared resources effectively. Creating a culture based on accountability and trust is exactly what we need to protect our resources. Love the decentralized approach, I actually think this is a rare example of something that can work well in the DAO in a decentralized way.
I’m voting for this proposal. It’s great to see us learning from successful protocols like Lido while developing our own approach. Having clear objectives to rally around will help guide us on decision making and keep us aligned. The process with review phases are a little slow but make sense. Just want to emphasize the importance of clear execution plans and realistic budgeting to avoid setbacks. LFG
Proposal for Piloting Enhancements and Strengthening the Sustainability of ArbitrumHub in the Year Ahead - Snapshot
VOTE: Against
Appreciate the continuous effort iterating on this proposal, but I don’t believe the impact justifies the work/cost. I think the cost makes sense for the work done, its just the work done doesn’t have the impact it needs.
ALSO this type of proposal should go through a grants program.
The concept makes sense! Having everything in one place—recordings, grant links—is helpful, but it’s not what’s really holding us back. Arbitrum DAO should focus on building cool stuff. I’d love to see more creative, forward-thinking ideas, especially with AI Agents for onboarding and sharing data. We have the talent and resources to level up the game, if this proposal had a home run swing in it somewhere it would be easier to vote for… but even then, I would have to vote against, as these small proposals should go through a different process.
I’m voting for this. Makes total sense to move the fat stack (aka “dust”) to the DAO Treasury—funds should be where they can be used. I also support the community sentiment of getting those eth on a yield. LFG!
Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget- Snapshot
VOTE: For
The initial Stylus Sprint attracted quality. The applicants that didnt make the cut look AMAZING, let’s get them building so we can show the blockchain space how epic Stylus is.