After consideration, the @SEEDgov delegation decided to split our votes equally between the following six candidates:
- bartek.eth - L2BEAT founder
- OpenZeppelin - Audit firm and DAO’s SP
- Fred - Ex OCL and AF
- Jack Sanford - CEO/Co-Founder of Sherlock
- yoav.eth - Security @ Ethereum
- Vladislav Yaroshuk - Auditor at Consensys Diligence
Rationale
When selecting candidates for this election, the @SEEDgov delegation believes that the composition of the Security Council should reflect a balanced combination of technical competence, geographic diversity, independence, and relevant experience. With that in mind, we decided to split our vote evenly among six candidates who, in our view, embody these key qualities.
We prioritized candidates with a strong technical background and a proven track record in blockchain security. This includes auditors or auditing firms whose work provides them with a practical and rigorous understanding of the challenges involved in securing decentralized systems.
We also valued prior experience in similar bodies and a deep understanding of how a Security Council operates.
Geographic diversity was another key criterion—we intentionally sought a spread of locations to reduce the risk of signers being physically concentrated in one place, which enhances the system’s resilience in critical situations.
Additionally, we emphasized the importance of candidates showing genuine alignment with the vision of Arbitrum and Ethereum, as well as a track record of involvement or meaningful ties with the DAO, particularly through active participation in initiatives funded by it.