Applicant / Nominee Information
- Full Name: Pedro Breuer
- Contact Information: pedro_breuer (telegram)
- Current Occupation: Lawyer
- Country of Residence / Time Zone: Argentina (UTC -3)
Applicant / Nominee Qualifications and Experience
- Identify one of the domains described within the Desired Qualifications section in the OpCo - Oversight and Transparency Committee (OAT) Application Process Overview forum post in which you have the most experience and describe that experience:
Strategy & Operations - Crypto Law - Compliance.I am an attorney specializing in intellectual property and a partner at one of the leading firms in Argentina and Latin America in this field. As a result, I work with major companies worldwide, designing and implementing their intellectual property asset protection strategies. Additionally, I have been involved in the Web3 industry for more than six years, giving me deep knowledge of the most relevant regulations affecting the space, including financial, corporate, and, of course, IP laws.
- Describe your network and reputation within the blockchain/technology industry. Have you previously represented a crypto brand and/or navigated DAO governance:
I was involved in SEED Latam (formerly DeFi Latam) alongside whom I actively participated in MakerDAO governance and with whom I began my involvement in the Arbitrum DAO.
I am part of the core team of Ethereum Argentina, a non-profit organization that organizes the largest Ethereum conference in Argentina and Latin America.
Since July, 2024, I left SEED Latam and have been actively contributing to Arbitrum DAO as an active delegate.
- Detail your experience in advisory, governance, and/or oversight roles:
In MakerDAO governance, I led the creation of the Sovereign Finance AVC, a special committee dedicated to engaging with the DAO’s key stakeholders and overseeing their operations.
At the same time, I collaborated with the Seed Latam team in their involvement with the Arbitrum DAO, though my public and active engagement only began in October 2023. In January 2024, I led SEED’s application and participation in the LTIPP as an advisor to protocols (and later in B.STIP). This experience allowed me to connect with and understand the perspectives of the DAO’s various stakeholders.
In July of 2024, I announced that I was no longer collaborating with SEED. Since then, I’ve been contributing to the DAO in a personal capacity. Currently, I am an active delegate and member of the DIP.
If you review my history in the DAO, you’ll realize that transparency is important to me. I often review and comment on reports, being meticulous with the information presented, and I demand results that align with what was promised.
- Have you previously contributed to the Arbitrum DAO? Describe any relevant experiences through which you’ve gained an understanding of the DAO’s current structure, contributors, and programs:
Yes, as mentioned I joined the DAO since its inception and served as an Advisor in both LTIPP and STIP backfund. Currently I’m part of the Delegates Incentive Program which evaluates the value of delegates’ contributions and assigns tiers based on the quality of participation. So far so good, which is why I am committed and eager to take on an even more operational role in the DAO.
- Given the scope of OpCo is relatively broad in its current form, describe how you view OpCo’s role within the DAO and what it should accomplish to deem the entity a success over the next 3-5 years:
The OpCo arises from several needs of the DAO that it has been unable to address through its current decision-making mechanism, mainly:
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Inefficient engagement with service providers
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Difficulty in executing action items after identifying problems
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Challenges in retaining talent
Another characteristic of these two years since the TGE and the inception of the DAO has been the lack of coordination and connection among all participants in Arbitrum’s broader ecosystem: the DAO, OCL, Arbitrum Foundation, builders, and users.
For various reasons—including the decentralized nature of responsibility in proposals and their execution, the lack of oversight and continuity in planning, and the absence of a long-term vision—a negative sentiment and perception have emerged regarding the DAO and its interactions with builders and users.
The DAO’s primary interest is the success of Arbitrum, its builders, and its users. However, it is not perceived that way. This is not only evident in the noise and drama on CT but also in the lack of active participation from various stakeholders in the DAO.
For all the reasons I’ve described, the OpCo will be successful if it:
- Manages to establish a team that properly understands the DAO’s vision and efficiently executes the necessary action items to implement that vision.
- It aligns and coordinates Arbitrum stakeholders, creating synergy for leveraging the available resources to drive ecosystem growth.
- It positions the Arbitrum DAO as the go-to place for doing business in and with Arbitrum.
- In coordination with AF and OCL, position Arbitrum as the leading L2 across all metrics, but primarily TVL, TVS, and ETH inflow. Arbitrum is already the best place to build. It should also be the leading L2.
Additional Information (Only complete if relevant)
I apply because I envision an OpCo with significant influence and presence from Arbitrum delegates. I want, and believe there should be, absolute synergy between the OpCo and delegates. Their vision must be reflected in the decisions and direction.
References (Only complete if relevant)
- Please provide the name, position, and contact information of individuals who can attest to the applicant’s/nominee’s qualifications and character:
Max Lomu
Jojo
Axl/SEEDGov
Atomist (Castle Cap)
Disclosures
- Please disclose all of the applicant’s/nominee’s actual and potential conflicts of interest, including but not limited to financial, personal, DAO governance, and professional:
I have no financial interests in Arbitrum competitors or service providers that could constitute a COI. My largest holdings consist of ETH and ARB. I am an ETH maxi and an ARB maxi. That said, if any potential COI arises in the future, I will disclose it.
I am a member of the core team of Ethereum Argentina, which leads me to interact with various service providers and L2 teams, but I don’t see this as a potential COI for this position. In that role, I have interacted as a delegate for Scroll. If elected to the OAT, I will end my individual participation in that governance.
- Please disclose all active contributor roles and payment streams related to the Arbitrum DAO that the applicant/nominee, and entities that they have a professional or financial relationship with, has and is receiving:
I am an active delegate and receive incentives through the DIP.
Declarations
- The applicant/nominee understands that any offer to join and hold a position in the OAT is contingent on:
- Successfully completing as well as maintaining updated all relevant non-disclosure agreements, KYC requirements, and other necessary documents
- Not being a direct representative or full-time employee at network competitors (e.g., Solana, Polygon, Optimism)
- The person as well as any companies with which the person maintains a professional or financial relationship to relinquish any and all contributor roles within the Arbitrum DAO that were obtained through an official election or ratification process conducted via Snapshot or Tally
- The person as well as any companies with which the person maintains a professional or financial relationship to abstain from becoming an internal employee for OpCo, entering into service provider contracts with the entity, or applying for any contributor role within the Arbitrum DAO that requires an official election or ratification process through Snapshot or Tally
- The person as well as any companies with which the person maintains a professional or financial relationship to relinquish positions on other DAO initiatives’ or DAO-adjacent entities’ oversight committees or any other positions comparable in nature
- Being aligned with the community values listed in The Amended Constitution of the Arbitrum DAO, following the Code of Conduct for delegates, being committed to prioritizing the Arbitrum DAO’s needs, and acting in absolute good faith and utmost honesty to fulfill their duties to the best of their abilities.
- If nominating someone else, the nominator confirms that the nominee is aware of their nomination and the essential details related to it
- The applicant/nominator confirms that they have read and understood all the content within this form and that the information submitted is accurate and complete: Yes