We recognise the significant time and effort required to contribute meaningfully as a delegate in Arbitrum governance. Given the scale of activity in the DAO, we believe there is clear value in providing compensation to delegates who consistently deliver quality contributions.
At the same time, we appreciate that designing an effective incentive program is inherently challenging. Striking the right balance between rewarding delegates, encouraging broad participation, and improving the DAO ecosystem is not an easy task.
For this reason, rather than fully sunsetting the program at this stage, we would like to see an alternative approach to delegate rewards proposed alongside this one. Having both options available would allow the DAO to weigh the trade-offs and collectively decide which path is best for sustaining long-term, high-quality governance.