Savvy DAO has voted FOR the proposal. See rationale below:
All for it, I think a maximum of transparency in operations is necessary. The cost reduction is important and over time I hope this part of the DAO becomes more proceduralized. Maybe even a custom interface that is public? I think that would help make the DAO more transparent.
For tracking purposes, I’m copying the reasoning of my snapshot vote here:
Reason: After addressing a few issues pointed out by the delegates, the proposal will be an enhancement of the current setup we have.
A point for consideration: Maybe this can be left out? I assume some are OK with providing this info for the KYC, but not openly on the forum.
Below are the opinions of the UADP:
We voted For the MSS component of this proposal as it is a much-needed initiative. Even though our team has been with Arbitrum from day-one as delegates, it does get confusing trying to keep track of all the groups that we’ve chosen to approve. Our team has been thinking about the future of how other DAOs like Uniswap can also make their operations more efficient. And we’ve more-so organically trended towards entrusting a single multisig for handling most of the Uni DAO’s costs via the Accountability Committee. Of course, the number of multisigs in Arbitrum outnumber those on Uniswap, and will continue to do so, but the principle stands–effective tracking of monetary flows enables better efficiency. The security practices are also outlined well, like the approval flow to reduce the degree of abstraction behind multisig operations and the DEN integration. One concern, however, is the delay period
R3gen’s report was also well-written. We are in support of hiring them for this task on a monthly basis, however, the current fee does seem high. $2500/month seems to be sufficient since after an initial month’s reporting, subsequent month’s will just get easier. Much of the analysis is simply going back to a previous spreadsheet and editing a couple of sections. Unless they are supplementing the data with more detailed explanations and descriptions, beyond a rote numerical template, the cost should be lower. We are signaling a need for this type of reporting by voting For R3gen. It would also be nice for them to provide a template for monthly reports prior to onchain vote.
The Treasure ARC is supportive and voting FOR the MSS proposal.
Overall we believe this will improve the operational efficiency of the DAO and reduce unnecessary overhead expenses. Some concerns raised around internal removal of members have been noted but the ARC believes some agency around removal of members due to conflict, compromise, or lack of execution should be permitted to allow for improved quality of service.
(this is gonna be fun)
I am voting for the following 12 people, in no precise order, for the Arbitrum Multi Sig.
- @0x_ultra: works for me at Jones, arbitrum builder, he is sooo security oriented, great fit
- @defipm: another arbi builder, dopex/stryk, another great fit
- @cattin: work with him in questbook, not only he is a great delegate but he is currently managing the delegate incentive program and the transactions from that msig which is a nightmare
- @Sinkas: I was so glad when I saw his candidacy. With l2beat he is doing a GREAT job, and in the same way we are seeing krz going solo as dao advocate, I would really love to see sinkas contributing on his personal behalf to the dao
- @Frisson: one of the strongest partners of Arbitrum through Tally, he is really aligned with the Dao, always around, and tries to make our life easier through new Tally features
- @Griff: he is not only a big delegate, but also a delegate that tends to have some time an independent voice. Likely, the multisig would benefit from his perception, despite this not being specifically a council type of job
- @CastleCapital: I have had the pleasure to work with @Atomist in LTIPP/STIP.b as advisors, I know how oriented they are to details. I want to see them more involved in the dao day to day operations
[note, motivation continues into next post because I can only mention so many people in each one apparently]
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[continuing list from previous post]
- @AbdullahUmar: while @AranaDigital is a “new” delegate in arbitrum, I have been knowing @AbdullahUmar for a while thorugh the UAGP program. He is quite grounded, has ton of experience through Uniswap (both in msig and op in general), so he is a great fit as well
- @Matt_StableLab: same as for castlecap, we have been working together in the incentive program, and I like how he works
- @juanbug / @PGov: I have always liked pgov as delegate, and started to know juan better lately, he would be a great fit here
- @AlexLumley: not only he is another arbitrum builder in Savvy, he is also always around giving a hand and crafting proposals for the Dao.
- Me myself of course
I’m quite excited for this election tbh, putting together these many good contributors and delegates is only possible in a program like this one. As i said initially, is gonna be fun
EDIT (something got lost in copy pasting message in 2 posts). There are a lot of good folks listed here, more than the 12 that will be elected imho. While I could have voted for more, I decided to stick to only the 12 I would like to see in this program. This doesn’t mean that others are not endorsed, is just a personal preference, and I really hope to keep seeing some of these and others names more involved in operational programs like this one for the dao. Is all about trust, and trust is something that you build over time and should be rewarded by roles like the above 
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We are also adding in our opinions to this thread. We have chosen who we believe are 12 best candidates for this role (abstaining from ourselves) by the order in which they submitted nominations:
- @JoJo: We know firsthand their great work on the UAGP and various other Arbitrum ecosystem projects they have stewarded.
- @Griff: Trustworthy delegate and community member in DAOs we share
Steakhouse Financial: Members of our team work at the team behind Hillstone (Steakhouse) and can speak highly of them - Avantgarde Finance: We are confident in their output and team
- @Cattin: Has been very involved as a delegate and SeedLATAM has done a fabulous job at administering the delegate program and been super dependable
- @Feems: Very responsive and helpful during our numerous interactions across different DAOs
- @Sinkas: Has done an amazing job in co-leading the L2BEAT delegate platform and bringing the Arbitrum community together
- @AranaDigital: Have worked closely with Abdullah across various DAOs and highly respect their team
- StableLab: @Matt_StableLab is a governance OG and they have done a great job with various Arbitrum grant programs
- @Frisson: Everyone can easily tell Frisson’s huge involvement in Arbitrum and we’ve seen his hard work personally on Uniswap
- @0xMims: Have worked together in the past and can attest to his dedication, plus Blockworks always produces top tier talent
- @404DAO: From first interacting together during blockchain club days, they have proven themselves to very dependable delegates.
This was a super hard decision and above all, it’s great to see so many strong applicants!
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I’ll be voting for the following individuals/teams as I feel I can strongly vouch for their reliability, technical competence, and availability.
@JoJo
@Sov
@slobo.eth
@0x_ultra
@Sinkas
StableLab
@DisruptionJoe
@Frisson
@lindsey
@404DAO
@AlexLumley
& myself
EDIT: I have broken my initial rule of limiting myself to 12 votes and added Jonah from Den Technologies to my list as I believe anyone who has worked with Safe as much as Jonah is a valuable asset to have on a multisig and he fits my initial criteria I laid out.
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I believe the following 12 people are strong candidates for the MSS:
- @cattin
- @JoJo
- @defipm
- @Griff
- @Frisson
- @CastleCapital
- @AlexLumley
- @Matt_StableLab
- @limes
- Sinkas
- Sov
- and finally myself
Good luck everyone~!
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Michigan Blockchain distributed the vote among the following 10 candidates in no particular order based on who we think would fit best in the role.
@PGov
@JoJo
@Avantgarde
@cattin
@Sinkas
@AranaDigital
@Matt_StableLab
@Frisson
@TheBlockResearch
@404DAO
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Since I am not a huge delegate, I have decided to allocate all my voting power to @AlexLumley this time.
When I think of someone who is consistently contributing, connecting, and driving the long-term goals of the DAO, Alex comes to mind.
I support his inclusion in this list of 12 contributors as part of this important initiative.
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We have chosen the candidates we believe are the best fit for the MSS committee. Our selection is based on their demonstrated expertise, experience, and contributions within the Arbitrum ecosystem and other DAOs. Below are the candidates we are voting for, along with our reasons for their selection:
Sinkas - We have seen his contributions and would love to see him continue contributing to the DAO.
Stablelab- Governance OG with strong Arbitrum grant program experience.
Frisson - Highly involved and hardworking in Arbitrum.
Griff - We have seen great inputs from Griff, so we believe he’s suitable for this role.
Cattin - Very active delegate, and his management of the delegate incentive program has been smooth so far.
PGov - A very good delegate who fits this position well in terms of making decisions and providing excellent inputs.
JoJo - He has managed various programs from Arbitrum and did an excellent job, so we believe he will be a great fit for this role.
Disruption Joe - Joe has been very helpful in the DAO, and his leadership in leading working groups has been excellent. We believe he will be a great fit for this position.
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It is exciting to see so many talented people interested in being part of this. I’m sure the DAO would be well served by any composition coming from these candidates. As I’m not a large delegate, I limited my voting choices to two: Jojo and Disruption Joe.
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Updating vote to account for all 12 spots.
@AlexLumley
@jierlich
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We vote to select the members below based on their contributions, and the fact that they have deep knowledge and context about the DAO:
- PGov
- Limes.eth
- JoJo
- Cattin
- Ultra
- Sinkas
- Serious People
- StableLab
- Disruption Joe
- Frisson
- 404 DAO
- Alex Lumley
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I have voted for the following candidates for the MSS committee. My decision was based on a mixture of experience and contributions to the Arbitrum DAO, as well as factoring in those who I believe have shown to be trustworthy for this role. My list below is in no particular order and does not indicate a ranking of any type.
- Alex Lumley
- Cattin
- Distruption Joe
- Frisson
- Griff Green
- JoJo
- Limes.eth
- PGov
- Sinkas
- StableLab
- Ultra
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The following reflects the views of L2BEAT’s governance team, composed of @krst and @Sinkas, and it’s based on the combined research, fact-checking, and ideation of the
Disclaimer: Sinkas has nominated himself to participate in the elections for the MSS as an individual and not as a representative of L2BEAT. Since there is no direct or indirect conflict of interest with voting in his favor, we will be including his application in our selection.
Having said that, we have decided to vote for the following people:
- Sinkas
- Cattin
- Griff Green
- Frisson
- Alex Lumley
- StableLab
- Dylan Brodeur / Limes.eth
- Alex “Slobo.eth” Slobodnik
- Ultra
- PGov
- Hillstone
- Castle Labs
We based our decision on a combination of the following criteria and our understanding of how each nominee fulfills them (in no particular order).
- Technical competence, experience with multisig wallets, and ability to read and independently verify transactions.
- Availability and ease of reach (timezone was also a factor we took into account).
- Familiarity and proximity with the DAO’s initiatives and stakeholders.
- Eye for attention and detail, combined with an ability to scrutinize seemingly simple things
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After much internal debate, Blockworks Research has decided to abstain from this vote by dividing our voting power evenly across all applicants. This is to avoid any conceivable conflict of interest situations as two of the MSS applicants are employed at Blockworks Research.
We also contemplated casting votes and strictly excluding the two aforementioned applicants from consideration but ultimately decided to abstain since even with this method, there are situations where our voting rationale could theoretically be driven by self-interest instead of the quality of applicants.
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