# Sov: Delegate Communication Thread

**URL:** <https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sov-delegate-communication-thread/30257>\
**Category:** Delegate Statements\
**Created:** [November 21, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sov-delegate-communication-thread/30257 "2025-11-21T16:20:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Sov](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/sov/32/5610_2.png) [@Sov](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Sov)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sov-delegate-communication-thread/30257/2 "2025-11-21T17:09:26Z")

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Posting here some voting rationales from votes in the last 30 days. I will work on being more consistent moving forward to ensure these are posted more regularly.

## [AIP: Raise the gas target, min L2 base fee, & implement improvements to the pricing algorithm](https://snapshot.org/#/s:arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x4a96a91d162975de0d402b83ca8b8a24e808ca357150120fc0d44ae0bf1cc4a5)

**Vote: For**

Voting for this technical improvement to reduce L2 gas price volatility. The proposed changes helps offset reduced congestion pricing revenue while discouraging spam.

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## [John Kennedy reconfirmation for AGV council](https://snapshot.org/#/s:arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x0a3a7b84c7c01cc0feb8a7fad662cbf1f5aeb1b089b205ce412e2bc01d99c504)

**Vote: Abstain**

Abstaining due to insufficient personal context on this individual’s performance during his initial term as an AGV council member.

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## [Tim Chang reconfirmation for AGV council](https://snapshot.org/#/s:arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x2253b8cdf0d483adf4dd1e9c4a9f473184a51a0ee3e8e826371c203f376edbc6)

**Vote: Abstain**

Abstaining for the same reason as the Kennedy reconfirmation—insufficient personal context on the individual or their performance.

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## [AGV Council Compensation Calibration: Startup-Phase Bonus for Current Council Members](https://snapshot.org/#/s:arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x23702e34d0ffdabe6e17315f81daaf4119a36d108326473a6e063a35da5ba281)

**Vote: Abstain**

Abstaining because I lack the context and details needed to evaluate this additional compensation structure. I supported the benchmark calibration for future terms as it establishes standards going forward, but additional startup-phase bonuses for current members require clearer justification of amounts and deliverables.

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## [The DAO Incentive Program (DIP 2.0)](https://snapshot.org/#/s:arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x44dedacbdae958904427db9ee93065917f57f50b71b4e87a94a318de18df399b)

**Vote: Against**

Voting against as I felt the proposal adds complexity while claiming simplification. I’d support a revised version as described here: [Rewarding Active Delegates (RAD) Program - #4 by Sov](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rewarding-active-delegates-rad-program/30249/4)

_Note: These kinds of votes may affect my compensation as a delegate if passed_

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## [[Temperature Check] Should we try a Delegate Incentive Program like the Arbitrum Triple Dip?](https://snapshot.org/#/s:arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0xb9e775ba4f1fa8cdc8e45c342428c3dabff7f19ce7b8cc4bde7cc6c8e542d963)

**Vote: Against**

Voting against as I think we need straightforward compensation for voting participation and rationales, with contributor work funded through clear scope-of-work proposals.

_Note: These kinds of votes may affect my compensation as a delegate if passed_

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