# Should the DAO Default to using Shielded Voting for Snapshot Votes?

**URL:** <https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/should-the-dao-default-to-using-shielded-voting-for-snapshot-votes/25884>\
**Category:** Finalized AIPs\
**Tags:** proposal\
**Created:** [July 24, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/should-the-dao-default-to-using-shielded-voting-for-snapshot-votes/25884 "2024-07-24T16:17:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![BlockworksResearch](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/blockworksresearch/32/14962_2.png) [@BlockworksResearch](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/BlockworksResearch)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/should-the-dao-default-to-using-shielded-voting-for-snapshot-votes/25884/33 "2024-08-19T16:37:50Z")

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Blockworks Research will vote for this proposal, in some capacity.

We’re cautious about a massive implementation due to the participation rate concerns outlined elsewhere. Additionally, echoing JoJo’s concern, we are curious how this will effect communication/voting rationale for delegate incentives if we were to enforce this on a grand-level.

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