StableLab Delegate Thread

[Matt_StableLab]

CONTACT

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ABOUT

StableLab is a governance firm focused on professional delegation, DAO framework design, and product development. We work with various projects, from the ones just starting their journey to decentralization to the most prominent DeFi protocols.

Our systematic framework for DAOs covers governance methodologies, decentralized workforce, implementation, documentation, communication, and community engagement. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but we provide a framework of principles and tools we have developed throughout our experience.

We scale DAOs sustainably.

EXPERIENCE

We are the leading professional delegate team with a track record across major DeFi protocols, including MakerDAO, Optimism, Aave, 1inch, Balancer, Element, InstaDapp, Hop, and more.

We pioneer delegation work through high governance standards, extensive research, hands-on expertise, and the consistent use of a code of conduct. Pushing forward web3 and DeFi since 2018, StableLab’s co-founders previously spent 3.5 years at the Maker Foundation.

Governance delegates and roles currently (or previously held by StableLab).

View all our proposals, votes, and milestones at stablelab.xyz /governance .

VALUES & CONDUCT

A. VALUES - A.R.T.

1. Active: We participate in every aspect of the governance process, from creating and presenting proposals to providing feedback in the forums and actively voting.
2. Research: Our decisions are backed by a team of experienced researchers and PhDs.
3. Trust: We act unbiased and transparent, according to our code of conduct - driven by a strong set of ethics and values.

B. DELEGATE CONDUCT

• Use values to guide actions.
• Maintain impartiality and transparency in participation.
• Rely on data, research and prior expertise for proposals and votes.
• Apply battle-tested internal policies for consistency.
• Consult with the team for quality outcomes.

DISCLOSURE

Through our holding company, we have invested in multiple projects to advance growth and governance for them. See the full list here.

We contribute to various protocols’ governance, such as MakerDAO, Optimism, Aave, 1inch, Balancer, and Element. See the full list here.

When applicable, we will disclose potential conflicts of interest in our rationale.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

By delegating to StableLab, you acknowledge and agree that StableLab participates on a best-efforts basis and StableLab will not be liable for any form of damages related to StableLab’s participation in governance.

[Matt_StableLab]

Proposal: AIP-1: Arbitrum Improvement Proposal Framework

Vote: Against

Rationale: We voted against this proposal due to the lack of transparency and rationale behind many of the aspects of the proposal including the “special grants” and the 750M ARB allocation. We would like to see this proposal broken into smaller proposals so they can be discussed with the community.

Proposal: AIP 1.05: Return 700M $ARB to the DAO Treasury [REAL]

Vote: Against

Rationale: While sending the 750M ARB could have been communicated more effectively, It is reasonable to give the Arbitrum Foundation runway for the next few years, especially with the implementation of AIP 1.1 providing more structure and security to the funds.

Proposal: AIP 1.05: Return 700M $ARB to the DAO Treasury

Vote: Against

Rationale: This is a duplicate proposal see our rationale for the original AIP 1.05.

Proposal: AIP-1.1 - Lockup, Budget, Transparency

Vote: For

Rationale: It is important to ensure a proper budget is in place so the foundation is held to a high standard and can have adequate runway for the next few years. It is also vital for the Foundation funds to be transparent to prevent mismanagement.

Proposal: AIP-1.2 - Foundation and DAO Governance

Vote: For

Rationale: We support the initiative to create a constitution that creates accountability and provides transparency. We also support changing the proposal threshold from 5M to 1M ARB

[Matt_StableLab]

Proposals: AIP-1.2 - Foundation and DAO Governance

Vote: Yes

Rationale: We support the initiative to create a constitution that creates accountability and provides transparency. We also support changing the proposal threshold from 5M to 1M ARB

Proposals: [Updated] AIP-1.1 - Lockup, Budget, Transparency

Vote: Yes

Rationale: It is important to ensure a proper budget is in place so the foundation is held to a high standard and can have an adequate runway for the next few years. It is also vital for the Foundation funds to be transparent to prevent mismanagement.

Proposals: [Old] AIP-1.1 - Lockup, Budget, Transparency

Vote: No

Rationale: While we support AIP 1.1 we voted against this version as the vesting date is incorrect.

Proposals: Proposal: Activate support for account abstraction endpoint on One and Nova

Vote: Yes

Rationale: We support Abirtrum innovating with account abstraction and believe this will help to attract more users in the future

Proposals: Arbitrum DAO Grants - Delegated Domain Allocation by Questbook

Vote: Yes

Rationale: We have worked with Questbook in the past and believe they provide great grants tooling and framework that will benefit the Arbitrum DAO

Proposals: [Non-Constitutional] Fund the Arbitrum Grants Framework Proposal Milestone 1

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this governance experiment and appreciate all the work that has gone into this proposal.

Proposals: AIP-2: Activate support for account abstraction endpoint on One and Nova

Vote: For

Rationale: We support Abirtrum innovating with account abstraction and believe this will help to attract more users in the future

Proposals: Accelerating Arbitrum - leveraging Camelot as an ecosystem hub to support native builders

Vote: No

Rationale: We believe this proposal should wait until the newly passed grant programs are in action.

Proposals: Arbitrum DAO Grants - Delegated Domain Allocation by Questbook

Vote: For

Rationale: We have worked with Questbook in the past and believe they provide great grants tooling and framework that will benefit the Arbitrum DAO

Proposals: Proposal: Update Security Council Election Start Date to Ensure Time for Security Audit

Vote: Yes

Rationale: We support this update to ensure proper time for a security audit

Proposals: Proposal: Security Council Elections Proposed Implementation Spec

Vote: Yes

Rationale: We support the Security Council and the proposed implementation specs

Proposals: Proposal to onboard Matrixed.Link as a validator for Arbitrum

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: We do not feel there was enough community discussion to make an educated decision on the matter

Proposals: Proposal: Building the Future of NFTs: The Rarible Protocol - Arbitrum Integration Proposal [REVISED]

Vote: Yes

Rationale: Our full rationale can be seen here Proposal: Building the Future of NFTs: The Rarible Protocol - Arbitrum Integration Proposal [REVISED] - #21 by Matt_StableLab

Proposals: Proposal: Security Council Elections Proposed Implementation Spec

Vote: For

Rationale: We support the security council and the proposed implementation specs

Proposals: AIP-7: Arbitrum One Governance Parameter Fixes

Vote: For

Rationale: We support making the appropriate fixes to Governance parameters

Proposals: Time Management in Arbitrum’s Governance

Vote: Yes

Rationale: We support this initiative as we believe it will make it easier for delegates to keep track of votes and help boost voter turnout.

Proposals: Domain Allocator Election for the Gaming Domain

Vote: Jeremy

Rationale: We thought Jeremy had many good ideas for the gaming Domain and did a great job of sharing them in the community call

Proposals: Domain Allocator Election for the Dev Tooling Domain

Vote: Juandi

Rationale: We thought Juandi’s presentation in the nominee pitch meetings had many good ideas for the Dev tooling Domain and proved he would do an excellent job

Proposals: Domain Allocator Election for the New Protocol Ideas Domain

Vote: Matt StableLab

Rationale: We voted for ourselves as we think we would be a great fit given our past grant experience and there is no abstain option

Proposals: Domain Allocator Election for the Education, Community Growth and Events Domain

Vote: Cattin Seed Latam

Rationale: They have been active and committed members of the DAO and have a strong history of putting on in-person and online events

Proposals: Proposal: Building the Future of NFTs: The Rarible Protocol - Arbitrum Integration Proposal [REVISED]

Vote: For

Rationale: Our full rationale can be seen here Proposal: Building the Future of NFTs: The Rarible Protocol - Arbitrum Integration Proposal [REVISED] - #21 by Matt_StableLab

Proposals: Arbitrum as official sponsor of Ethereum Mexico 2023

Vote: Yes

Rationale: We support this initiative and think it could help Arbitrum gain more users in LATAM

Proposals: GovMonth Sensemaking - Reducing Friction

Vote: 9,2,5,4,1,7,6,3,10,8

Rationale: These are what StableLab views as friction-reducing priorities for Arbitrum

Proposals: GovMonth Sensemaking - Growth and Innovation

Vote: 2,6,10,7,1,3,4,5,9,8

Rationale: These are what StableLab views as Growth and Innovation Priorities for Arbitrum

Proposals: All 97 Round 1 STIP Proposals

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: Due to StableLab’s managerial engagement in STIP, we will abstain from each proposal to remain impartial.

[Matt_StableLab]

Proposal: Empowering Early Contributors: The community Arbiter Proposal

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab believes this will improve user discoverability for the STIP incentives and will generate significant ARB sequencer revenue

Proposal: Empowering Early Contributors: The community Arbiter Proposal

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: This proposal feels a bit rushed and under discussed. StableLab would like to see a more detailed program in place before 500k ARB is spent

Proposal: Activate ARB Staking

Vote: Fund staking with 100M ARB

Rationale: This is an interesting experiment that will bring added utility to arb. However we would like to see it start smaller so we can test the effectiveness before adding more arb

Non-Constitutional AIP: Arbitrum Security Enhancement Fund

Vote: Yes

Rationale: Getting a high quality audit at a discount will encourage protocols to deploy to Arbitrum. This may also attract more users to Arbitrum if Arbitrum earns the reputation of safety by providing the best audits/security.

[Matt_StableLab]

Consolidate Security Proposals into a RFP Process

Vote: For

Rationale: We support the idea of an RFP process for security proposals as it will let the DAO see all options and compare prices and services to find the best fit for Arbitrum

The Arbitrum Coalition

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: While we think this would bring great value to the DAO we would like to see this handled with a RFP to allow the DAO to choose service providers and help keep prices competitive. As we will serve on the multisig should this proposal pass we will abstain to remain impartial.

Proposal to Backfund Successful STIP Proposals

Vote: Against

Rationale: STIP Voters voted based on the STIP rules. We don’t think back funding accurately reflects voters’ desires. We would prefer a full round 2.

[Matt_StableLab]

Funding Gas Rebate and Trading Competition Program to Amplify Arbitrum’s Ecosystem Growth

Vote: Against

Rationale: StableLab would rather see this included in a larger incentives framework to give other protocols a fair chance at receiving similar rewards

Procurement Framework | Security : Non-Constitutional Proposal

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab is in support of a procurement framework to allow the DAO to get competitive offers and assistance from multiple security service providers. We believe this is a significantly better method for onboarding compared to each security sp creating their own proposals

AIP: ArbOS Version 11

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports these improvements to the Arbitrum chains.

Proposal to Backfund Successful STIP Proposals

Vote: Against

Rationale: StableLab would have preferred a full round 2 as opposed to a backfund as we believe that would have been a more fair way to include additional protocols in an incentives program. We also believe many aspects of this proposal such as the timeline were not adequately considered before going to a vote. However, since the community has demonstrated their desire for the backfund, we will be happy to manage this program and will work hard to ensure it runs smoothly.

Timeline Extension for STIP and Backfund Grantees

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the author of this proposal and the program manager for both STIP and the backfund StableLab will abstain from this vote.

Proposal: Experimental Incentive System for Active ArbitrumDAO Delegates

Vote: Option 1, Option 2, against

Rationale: StableLab supports compensating delegates for their hard work. This will help incentivize people to be more active in the DAO.

Proposal [Non-Constitutional]: Establish the ‘Arbitrum Research & Development Collective

Vote: Fund the ARDC

Rationale: We support this Research and development framework as we think it will help the DAO make informed decisions and create better programs.

AIP: ArbOS Version 11

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the upgrades to Arbitrum!

Proposal [Non-Constitutional]: Establish the ArbitrumDAO Procurement Committee

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the procurement committee as we believe this will help ensure the DAO finds the best service providers for the ARDC.

Long-Term Incentives Pilot Program

Vote: for

Rationale: As the author of the Pilot Program StableLab supports the initiative and believes it will help grow the Arbitrum ecosystem

Pilot program Council Elections

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will remain neutral and abstain.

Pilot program Advisor Elections

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will remain neutral and abstain.

[Updated] Proposal to Establish the Arbitrum Research & Development Collective

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this Research and development framework as we think it will help the DAO make informed decisions and create better programs.

[UPDATED] Experimental Delegates Incentive System

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports compensating delegates for their hard work. This will help incentivize people to be more active in the DAO.

Constitutional AIP - Security Council Improvement Proposal

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab is happy to support these improvements to the security council to help protect Arbitrum DAO

Election of Procurement Committee Members (ADPC)

Vote: Joseph [immutablelawyer]

Rationale: Joseph has proven to be a very knowledgeable member of the DAO and will be a great member of the ADPC

[Non-Constitutional]: Arbitrum Stable Treasury Endowment Program

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this experiment to diversify the large Arbitrum treasury

[Constitutional] Changes to the Constitution and the Security Council Election Process

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports these changes to the security council election process to ensure the election is fair and effective

AIP: ArbOS Version 20 “Atlas”

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab is excited to support these improvements to the Arbitrum chains!

AIP: Batch Poster Manager and Sequencer Inbox Finality Fix

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports these two improvements to batch posting for Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Nova

Long Term Incentives Pilot Program

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the proposal Author we support the Pilot Program but will abstain to avoid any conflict of interest

Proposal [Non-Constitutional]: Establish the ArbitrumDAO Procurement Committee

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the procurement committee as we believe this will help ensure the DAO finds the best service providers for the ARDC.

Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Funding for Into the Dungeons: Machinata - a PvP Digital Miniature Game V2

Vote: Against

Rationale: StableLab appreciates the effort put into the proposal and does see the value in funding builders. However, with the gaming incentives program moving toward a vote we think it would make sense for this proposal to be included in that program considering the potential size of the gaming initiative.

Empowering Early Contributors: The community Arbiter Proposal 2.0

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: StableLab voted to abstain during the off-chain temp check as we were not familiar with the Arbiters but did not want to block the proposal from progressing. We will vote during the On-chain vote after more research on the Arbiters contributions.

Changes to the Constitution and the Security Council Election Process

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports these changes to the security council election process to ensure the election is fair and effective.

[Non-constitutional] Proposal to fund Plurality Labs Milestone 1B(ridge)

Vote: For

Rationale: Plurality Labs has proven their value to the DAO by jump-starting many of the important initiatives in the DAO. We this this bridge round is reasonable and will benefit the DAO

[Matt_StableLab]

ARDC Research Member Election

Vote: Blockworks/Delphi

Rationale: Blockworks has been an active and helpful member of the DAO since its inception and StableLab believes they will be a great fit for the research position of the ARDC

ARDC DAO Advocate Election

Vote: L2Beat

Rationale: L2Beat has been an active and helpful member of the DAO since its inception and StableLab believes they will be a great fit for the DAO advocate position of the ARDC.

ARDC Security Member Election

Vote: Halborn

Rationale: Halborn is an experienced security firm with experience working with many chains. StableLab appreciates they support to Arbitrum they have shown

ARDC Risk Member Election

Vote: Chaos Labs

Rationale: Chaos is a great team to work with in the other DAOs we are active in and StableLab thinks they will be a great risk partner for the Arbitrum DAO.

[Non-Emergency Action] Fix Fee Oversight ArbOS v20 “Atlas”

Vote: Set L1 surplus fee and L2 min

Rationale: StableLab supports these two fixes to the ArbOS v20 Atlas

Request for Continuation of the Arbitrum DDA Program Request

Vote: For

Rationale: Questbook has done a great job of distributing small grants to builders in the ecosystem and StableLab support the continuation of this program.

[Non-constitutional] Proposal to fund Plurality Labs Milestone 1B(ridge)

Vote: For

Rationale: Plurality Labs has proven their value to the DAO by jump-starting many of the important initiatives in the DAO. We think this bridge round is reasonable and will benefit the DAO

[Non-Constitutional AIP] Front-end interface to force transaction inclusion during sequencer downtime

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this front end interface as it will add to the resiliency of Arbitrum and help ensure it remains censorship resistant. While this mechanism is already possible most users do not know how to access it. This front end will make it much more accessible to the average user.

Catalyze Arbitrum Gaming: HADOUKEN!

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this initiative to make Arbitrum the l2 home for gaming. StableLab appreciates all the hard work that went into designing and organizing this proposal over the last few months. StableLab is excited for the future of gaming on Arbitrum.

Expand Tally Support for the Arbitrum DAO

Vote: For

Rationale: The Tally team has been great to work with and is a valuable asset to the Arbitrum DAO. StableLab supports this partnership and thinks it can create helpful tools for the DAO

[Matt_StableLab]

Double-Down on STIP Successes (STIP-Bridge)

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the bridge as we feel it is important to keep this group of protocols committed to Arbitrum and provide those that used their STIP grants effectively incentives before the LTIP is in place. We also think this sets the DAO up nicely as it puts everyone on the same schedule and aligns the DAO with the Goal of launching the LTIP in July

[Matt_StableLab]

All Council Recommended LTIPP Proposals

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every LTIPP proposal to remain neutral

Request for Continuation of the Arbitrum DDA Program Request

Vote: For

Rationale: The questbook grants program proved to be successful in the first round of funding. This program helps foster small grants to help grow the Arbitrum ecosystem. StableLab supports extending this program with additional funding

Delegate to Voter Enfranchisement Pool — Event Horizon!

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this initiative to help protect the DAO from capture and bring more parity to the governance process

Subsidy Fund for Security Services

Vote: 33% 1 cohort of 8 weeks $2.5M fund 66% 2 cohorts of 8 weeks $5M fund

Rationale: StableLab supports testing this program. Security is vital in the industry and providing subsidized audit services will help attract new protocols to come to Arbitrum and also could attract more users if they feel arbitrum protocols are well audited.

Safeguarding Software Developers’ Rights & the Right to Privacy

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: StableLab will abstain from this vote

All Non Council Recommended LTIPP Proposals

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every LTIPP proposal to remain neutral

Double-Down on STIP Successes (STIP-Bridge)

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the bridge as we feel it is important to keep this group of protocols committed to Arbitrum and provide those that used their STIP grants effectively incentives before the LTIP is in place. We also think this sets the DAO up nicely as it puts everyone on the same schedule and aligns the DAO with the Goal of launching the LTIP in July

Grant Request - Curve Finance

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports incentivizing Curve on Arbitrum. This proposal provides benefits for the ecosystem by generating more liquidity for borrowing and lending markets of ARB tokens. StableLab also appreciates the commitment of Curve’s founder to personally match the incentives. This shows long-term alignment and investment in the ecosystem.

GovHack at ETH CC (Brussels)

Vote: For

Rationale: The GovHack at ETH Denver was extremely beneficial to the Arbitrum DAO. StableLab supports funding another GovHack at ETHCC as it will allow delegates to meet in person and form alignment on the future of the DAO.

[Matt_StableLab]

Proposal for Approval of DeDaub as the ADPC Security Advisor

Vote: Yes

Rationale: StableLab supports onboarding DeDaub to enhance security measures in the DAO. StableLab believes the budget is reasonable for the scope of work described and look forward to the onboarding of DeDaub.

MUX STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Stargate STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Solv STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Sanko STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Tide STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

KyberSwap STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Gains Network STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Boost (Prev. RabbitHole) STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Thales Protocol STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Savvy DAO STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Stake DAO STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Furucombo STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Socket Bridge STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Angle DAO STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

OpenOcean STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Thetanuts STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Dolomite STIP Bridge Challenge

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager StableLab will vote Abstain on every STIP.B proposal to remain neutral.

Umami Finance STIP Bridge Challenge

Arbitrum Multi-sig Support Service (MSS)

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the Multisig Support service. Finding Multisig signers has been an issue in many proposals in the DAO. Additionally, payment for signers has varied across different programs. The MSS will help address these issues and streamline the DAO

Streamlining the LTIPP Bounties

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager for LTIPP and the author of this proposal, StableLab will vote Abstain to remain neutral

Kwenta x Perennial: Arbitrum Onboarding Incentives

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports giving a grant to Kwenta x Perennial as they have a large user base that they are looking to bring to Arbitrum. This will help make arbitrum competitive in the L2 landscape and expose more people to the arbitrum ecosystem.

Grant Request - Curve Finance

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports incentivizing Curve on Arbitrum. This proposal provides benefits for the ecosystem by generating more liquidity for borrowing and lending markets of ARB tokens. StableLab also appreciates the commitment of Curve’s founder to personally match the incentives. This shows long-term alignment and investment in the ecosystem.

Front-end interface to force transaction inclusion during sequencer downtime

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this front end interface as it will add to the resiliency of Arbitrum and help ensure it remains censorship resistant. While this mechanism is already possible most users do not know how to access it. This front end will make it much more accessible to the average user.

Pilot Phase: M&A for Arbitrum DAO

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this initiative to make Arbitrum the l2 home for gaming. StableLab appreciates all the hard work that went into designing and organizing this proposal over the last few months. StableLab is excited for the future of gaming on Arbitrum.

Catalyze Gaming Ecosystem Growth on Arbitrum

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this initiative to make Arbitrum the l2 home for gaming. StableLab appreciates all the hard work that went into designing and organizing this proposal over the last few months. StableLab is excited for the future of gaming on Arbitrum.

[Jose_StableLab]

AIP: Nova Fee Router Proposal (ArbOS 30)

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to streamline the transfer of transaction fees from Nova to the Arbitrum DAO Treasury on Arbitrum One. This change allows for faster access to funds, simplifies the bookkeeping process, and reduces the quorum requirement for spending, making the system more efficient and responsive.

Set up a Sub-Committee for the Security Services Subsidy Fund

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to establish the Security Services Subsidy Fund (SSSF) Sub-committee to ensure effective management of $2.5 million in ARB aimed at supporting security service providers. The 60,000 ARB funding will compensate the 5 elected sub-committee members, enhancing our security infrastructure and ensuring a transparent, merit-based subsidy allocation process.

Constitutional AIP - Security Council Improvement Proposal

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to upgrade the security council structure to align with L2BEAT’s Stage 1 requirements. This change increases the threshold for the non-emergency Security Council from 7/12 to 9/12, ensuring enhanced security and maintaining our “Stage 1” designation, thus supporting the decentralization and security of Arbitrum.

AIP: Activate Stylus and Enable Next-Gen WebAssembly Smart Contracts (ArbOS 30)

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to activate Stylus on Arbitrum One and Nova, introducing a new VM that operates alongside the EVM. This upgrade allows developers to write smart contracts in more efficient languages like Rust, fostering innovation, increasing developer accessibility, and reducing execution costs, all while maintaining full interoperability with existing Solidity-based contracts.

AIP: Support RIP-7212 for Account Abstraction Wallets (ArbOS 30)

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to adopt RIP-7212, introducing a precompile for verifying the secp256r1 curve on Arbitrum One and Nova. This upgrade enhances wallet security by enabling cost-effective verification of passkey-based signatures, improving user experience and aligning with Ethereum’s broader ecosystem advancements.

ArbitrumDAO Contribution; Safeguarding Software Developers’ Rights

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab is in favor of supporting the actions of DEF and Coin Center, which are in the forefront of the web3 industry in defending developer’s freedom of speech by contributing to open source code and the right to financial privacy.

Election of STEP Program Manager

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to elect a program manager to oversee the diversification of 35 million ARB into stable, liquid, and yield-bearing assets. This decision ensures professional management, enhances accountability, and optimizes the performance of the diversification program, supporting Arbitrum’s financial stability and growth.

[NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Pilot Phase: Arbitrum Ventures Initiative

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to pilot the Arbitrum Ventures Initiative (AVI). This 2-month pilot will develop an investment thesis and strategy through in-depth research and events, providing crucial insights and alignment for Arbitrum’s venture development. This approach allows Arbitrum to strategically explore investment opportunities and optimize the approach for long-term ecosystem growth.

AIP: BoLD - permissionless validation for Arbitrum

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to implement the BoLD upgrade on Arbitrum One and Nova. BoLD introduces a new dispute resolution protocol that enables permissionless validation and enhances security by mitigating delay attacks. This upgrade supports Arbitrum’s goal of decentralization while ensuring robust protection against malicious claims, making it a critical advancement for our ecosystem.

AIP: Funds to bootstrap the first BoLD validator - Bond sentiment.

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to allocate 4,234 ETH to the Arbitrum Foundation to act as the initial BoLD validator. This funding will secure the necessary assertion and challenge bonds, enabling the Foundation to serve as the first honest proposer and protect Arbitrum One’s integrity during the transition to BoLD.

AIP: Funds to bootstrap the first BoLD validator - Operational cost sentiment.

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to allocate 900 ETH for service fees and L1 gas cost reimbursements to support BoLD validators. This funding incentivizes active proposers and ensures they can cover gas costs while advancing the chain and defending against challenges, thereby enhancing the security and stability of Arbitrum One.

[Matt_StableLab]

Pilot Stage – Treasury Backed Vaults research and development

Vote: Against

Rationale: StableLAB feels the DAO needs to spend more time investingating the benefits of this proposal before it moves to the on-chain voting stage

[Non-Constitutional] Betting on Builders: Infinite Launchpad Proposal

Vote: Against

Rationale: While we support the general idea of this proposal StableLab believes the operational costs for this trial program are too high. We think a program like this will eventually be needed but do not feel it is the right time

ArbitrumHub Evolution: The Next Step in Streamlining Information Access and Raising Awareness for Arbitrum DAO

Vote: Against

Rationale: While StableLab believes a hub would be helpful to the community, we are unsure if this is the best team to use to tackle this project. The foundation and other community members have explored options for this topic. StableLab believes this should be built by the community to best ensure an accurate reflection of what is happening in the DAO

Multisig Support Service (MSS) Elections

Vote: 8.3% for PGov 8.3% for Dylan Brodeur / Limes.eth 8.3% for JoJo 8.3% for Castle Labs 8.3% for Cattin 8.3% for Sinkas 8.3% for StableLab 8.3% for Disruption Joe 8.3% for Frisson 8.3% for Lindsey Winder 8.3% for 404 DAO 8.3% for Alex Lumley

Rationale: StableLab voted for the 12 applicants we felt were most committed to the Arbitrum community and that we had worked with in the past in Arbitrum. We believe each of these 12 applicants are trustworthy and reliable and would be great members of the MSS

[Jose_StableLab]

Kwenta x Perennial: Arbitrum Onboarding Incentives

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports giving a grant to Kwenta x Perennial as they have a large user base that they are looking to bring to Arbitrum. This will help make arbitrum competitive in the L2 landscape and expose more people to the arbitrum ecosystem.

Approval of STEP committee recommendations

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it represents a well-balanced and thoroughly considered approach to treasury diversification within the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Improving Predictability in Arbitrum DAO’s Operations

Vote: For

Rationale: SttableLab supports this proposal which aims to establish a consistent voting schedule and implementing a holiday break, ensuring that delegates can manage their responsibilities more effectively.

[Non-Constitutional] - Subsidy Fund Proposal from the ADPCArbitrumDAO Contribution; Safeguarding Software Developers’ Rights

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because the creation of a procurement subsidy fund will provide crucial financial assistance to new and existing projects within the Arbitrum ecosystem. This fund will incentivize smaller projects to undergo robust security audits, promoting growth and security in the ecosystem.

Pilot for a Questbook Jumpstart fund for problem definition and DAO improvement

Vote: In favor but excluding Playbook

Rationale: StableLab voted “In favor but excluding Playbook” for this proposal because we recognize the need for initial funding to address key problem areas within the DAO, allowing for effective problem definition, alignment, and scoping of proposals. However, we chose to exclude the Playbook component to streamline the pilot fund’s focus on immediate actionable initiatives.

Furucombo’s Misuse of Funds

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As the Program Manager for STIP, StableLab will vote Abstain to remain neutral.

Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP) Council Voting

Vote: 25% for Immutable Layer [Gov Exp] 25% for Coinflip Canada[Gov Exp] 25% for Greg Canessa [Ops Exp] 25% for Karthik Raju [Ventures Exp]

Rationale: We voted for four candidates who bring extensive expertise in governance, operations, and venture.

Entropy Advisors: Exclusively Working With Arbitrum DAO

Vote: Fund Entropy

Rationale: StableLab is supporting this proposal because it aligns with our goals to improve the DAO’s operational efficiency. Entropy’s proposal ensures enhanced transparency and accountability through quarterly reports and offers a structured and detailed plan for community feedback and engagement.

[NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Pilot Phase: Arbitrum Ventures Initiative

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal to pilot the Arbitrum Ventures Initiative (AVI). This 2-month pilot will develop an investment thesis and strategy through in-depth research and events, providing crucial insights and alignment for Arbitrum’s venture development. This approach allows Arbitrum to strategically explore investment opportunities and optimize the approach for long-term ecosystem growth.

[Jose_StableLab]

Proposal: Change Arbitrum Expansion Program to allow deployments of new Orbit chains on any blockchain

Vote: For: Any blockchain network.

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it allows the Arbitrum Expansion Program to extend its reach by enabling Orbit chains to be deployed on any blockchain network, rather than being restricted to Ethereum or its derivatives, potentially increasing revenue for the ArbitrumDAO.

Proposal: Arbitrum Multi-sig Support Service (MSS)

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the Multisig Support service. Finding Multisig signers has been an issue in many proposals in the DAO. Additionally, payment for signers has varied across different programs. The MSS will help address these issues and streamline the DAO.

Proposal: [Non-constitutional] Incentives Detox Proposal

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it allows the community to analyze past efforts, gather insights, and design a more refined and sustainable long-term incentive strategy.

Proposal: [Constitutional] ArbOS 31 “Bianca” (Stylus, RIP-7212 Support, Nova Fee Router)

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it represents a significant technical upgrade to the Arbitrum ecosystem, enhancing its capabilities and expanding the tools available to developers.

Proposal: ArbitrumDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard

Vote: Against

Rationale: StableLab voted against this proposal because, while the intention to create a governance analytics dashboard for ArbitrumDAO is valuable, there are concerns regarding its overlap with existing solutions. The proposal’s budget seems high for a tool that might duplicate functionalities already provided by other analytics platforms. Additionally, there was insufficient evidence that the proposed dashboard would deliver significant value beyond what current tools offer. StableLab believes that the community’s resources could be better allocated towards initiatives that directly address pressing needs within the ecosystem, ensuring more impactful and efficient use of funds.

Proposal: ARB Staking: Unlock ARB Utility and Align Governance

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the creation of a staking mechanism for the Arbitrum token. We also support the tally team tackling this project.

Proposal: Transparency and Standardized Metrics for Orbit Chains

Vote: Against

Rationale: We voted against this proposal due to concerns about the high costs relative to the expected benefits and the lack of clear, immediate value for the broader Arbitrum ecosystem. While transparency and data-driven decision-making are important, the proposal’s budget of over $210,000 seems excessive for the scope of work outlined. Additionally, there is uncertainty regarding the long-term sustainability and maintenance of the platform, as well as the actual demand for such a specialized analytics tool. We believe the proposal requires further refinement and justification before it can warrant such a significant investment.

Proposal: Proposal to Temporary Extend Delegate Incentive System.

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports the extension of the delegate incentive system. Incentivizing delegates encourages active governance participation which helps the DAO to make informed decisions and keep the DAO safe.

Proposal: ArbitrumDAO Off-site

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports looking into the idea of a DAO offsite. During the previous gov hacks the DAO has been able to meet and make significant progress in person. We believe in person meetings could be a valuable tool for the Arbitrum Dao.

Proposal: An (EIP-4824 powered) daoURI for the Arbitrum DAO

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: While we met with the proposal authors at EthCC and supported the idea of this proposal we abstained as we believe this proposal should be resubmitted after following the standard 7 day period on the forum.

Proposal: Strategic Treasury Management on Arbitrum

Vote: For

Rationale: It is important for Arbitrum to diversify the treasury to ensure longevity. StableLab has worked closely with Gauntlet and Karpatkey across the ecosystem and believe they are a great combination to lead this initiative.

Proposal: Should the DAO Create COI & Self Voting Policies?

Vote: For - Disclosure policy

For - Responsible voting policy

Rationale: StableLab supports the creation of self voting DAO policies. While we don’t support strict no self voting policies as this removes some of the use case of governance power and can prevent large delegates from being elected, we do support the creation of a disclosure policy or a responsible voting policy. It is important to have clear policies in place so people know how they should act in the DAO.

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

Vote: For elections only

Rationale: StableLab believes shuttering votes can lead to decreased voter turnout and can lead to less involved voters making less informed decisions. While we think some proposals and elections should use shutter to get a more accurate representation of people’s feelings, we believe shuttering all votes is too much at this point in time.

Proposal: Ethereum Protocol Attackathon Sponsorship

Vote: (1st) Against (2nd) Unicorn Partners (3rd) Panda Partners (4th) Abstain

Rationale: We voted against this proposal due to concerns about its direct benefit to the Arbitrum ecosystem relative to the financial commitment requested. While the Attackathon is a valuable initiative for Ethereum’s security, the proposal did not clearly demonstrate how it would yield significant, immediate improvements for Arbitrum’s specific needs.

Proposal: Entropy Advisors: Exclusively Working With Arbitrum DAO

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal as it aims to secure dedicated, full-time expertise for Arbitrum DAO’s strategic operations, proposal facilitation, and stakeholder alignment through Entropy Advisors. The detailed plan for Entropy’s exclusive engagement, including a robust team expansion and clear accountability measures like monthly deliverables and transparency reports, is essential for optimizing governance processes and ensuring sustainable, long-term success for the DAO.

[Jose_StableLab]

Proposal: STIP-Bridge Operational Budget

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: StableLab abstained in this proposal as we are program managers.

Proposal: [Constitutional] Extend Delay on L2Time Lock

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it strengthens the security and reliability of Arbitrum’s governance system. By extending the time delay for constitutional proposals from 3 days to 8 days, the proposal gives the Security Council more time to act on potentially malicious proposals and provides users with a longer exit window to withdraw their assets if needed.

Proposal: [Replace Oversight Committee with MSS] Delegate to Voter Enfranchisement Pool — Event Horizon

Vote: For - Replace with MSS

Rationale: StableLab supported the MSS replacement of the Oversight Committee because it ensures a more transparent and reliable governance process by having the MSS handle the 7M ARB delegation to the community voting pool. This move aligns with our commitment to promoting decentralized and responsible governance.

Proposal: ARB Staking: Unlock ARB Utility and Align Governance

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it enhances the governance and security of the Arbitrum protocol. By aligning incentives for both governance and security, this proposal strengthens the DAO’s sustainability and ensures a robust mechanism for future rewards distribution.

Proposal: Funds to bootstrap the first BoLD validator

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal because it is crucial for ensuring the security and reliability of Arbitrum One following the proposed BoLD upgrade. It will enable the Arbitrum Foundation to act as the first honest proposer. Additionally, the contingency of returning funds if the BoLD upgrade does not pass demonstrates responsible fund management and a commitment to transparency.

Proposal: Delegate to Voter Enfranchisement Pool — Event Horizon

Vote: Against

Rationale: Vote cancelled

Proposal: Fund the Stylus Sprint

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it offers a strategic initiative to accelerate the development of Stylus on Arbitrum One and Nova, encouraging innovation and attracting new talent to the ecosystem. By allocating up to 5 million ARB to fund promising projects and providing a clear, structured application and milestone-based funding process, the “Stylus Sprint” program ensures that high-quality teams can build and deploy Stylus smart contracts effectively.

Proposal: Synthetix LTIP Grant Extension Request

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As program managers, we voted abstain in this proposal.

Proposal: Enhancing Multichain Governance: Upgrading RARI Governance Token on Arbitrum

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it aligns with our goal of promoting more efficient and accessible governance solutions within the Arbitrum ecosystem. Rari DAO has a highly developed governance infrastructure and onboarding it into Arbitrum will help improve both Arbitrum’s and Rari’s ecosystems.

Proposal: [Pyth Network] Arbitrum LTIPP Extension Request

Vote: Abstain

Rationale: As program managers, we voted abstain in this proposal.

Proposal: ArbitrumDAO Procurement Committee Phase II

Vote: Yes - Extend

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it aligns with our commitment to strengthening decentralized governance and operational efficiency within the Arbitrum DAO. The Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee (ADPC) demonstrated significant success in its first phase, creating procurement frameworks that optimize costs and operations. Extending its term will allow the ADPC to continue delivering value, particularly in managing essential procurement processes like RPC providers and events.

Proposal: Delegate to Voter Enfranchisement Pool — Event Horizon

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it promotes inclusivity and enhances governance participation within the Arbitrum ecosystem. The proposed mechanism of Implicit Delegation ensures that citizens can effectively influence the ecosystem, fostering greater community involvement.

Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Arbitrum DAO Delegate Incentive Program

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it strengthens the Delegate Incentive Program (DIP), which aims to professionalize and enhance the contributions of delegates within the ArbitrumDAO. The revised structure introduces tiers for compensation, aligns incentives with performance, and ensures that delegates who actively engage in governance receive fair rewards.

Proposal: [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee: Phase II Proposal

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it builds on the success of the Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee’s (ADPC) Phase I, demonstrating a well-structured and strategic approach to procurement.

Proposal: Constitutional AIP - Extend Delay on L2Time Lock

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it enhances the security and resilience of ArbitrumDAO’s governance process. By extending the L2 Core Time Lock delay from 3 days to 8 days, the proposal provides critical benefits, such as giving the Security Council more time to respond to potential threats and increasing the exit window for users to withdraw assets if they are concerned about proposed changes.

Proposal: Research on context and retention

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it aligns with Arbitrum DAO’s goals of enhancing community engagement, improving member retention, and promoting transparency. Given that no budget is requested and the research has been funded by external sources, this initiative presents a low-risk, high-value opportunity for Arbitrum DAO.

Proposal: An EIP-4824 powered daoURI for Arbitrum DAO

Vote: For - Use ENS txt

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it enhances the transparency and accessibility of key Arbitrum DAO information without requiring any additional funds from the treasury.

Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Whitelist Infura Nova Validator

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it strengthens the security and reliability of the Arbitrum Nova network by whitelisting a proven validator operated by Infura. Given Infura’s extensive experience in blockchain infrastructure and its participation in the Data Availability Committee (DAC), this move will bolster the network’s performance while ensuring robust validation processes.

[Matt_StableLab]

Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Funds to Bolster Foundation’s Strategic Partnerships Budget

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it enables the Arbitrum Foundation to secure and pursue strategic partnerships essential for the ecosystem’s growth.

Proposal: Enhancing Multichain Governance: Upgrading RARI Governance Token on Arbitrum

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it aligns with our goal of promoting more efficient and accessible governance solutions within the Arbitrum ecosystem. Rari DAO has a highly developed governance infrastructure and onboarding it into Arbitrum will help improve both Arbitrum’s and Rari’s ecosystems.

Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Arbitrum DAO Delegate Incentive Program

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it strengthens the Delegate Incentive Program (DIP), which aims to professionalize and enhance the contributions of delegates within the ArbitrumDAO. The revised structure introduces tiers for compensation, aligns incentives with performance, and ensures that delegates who actively engage in governance receive fair rewards.

Proposal: Fund the Stylus Sprint

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it offers a strategic initiative to accelerate the development of Stylus on Arbitrum One and Nova, encouraging innovation and attracting new talent to the ecosystem. By allocating up to 5 million ARB to fund promising projects and providing a clear, structured application and milestone-based funding process, the “Stylus Sprint” program ensures that high-quality teams can build and deploy Stylus smart contracts effectively.

Proposal: LTIPP Retroactive Community Funding Selections

Vote: For

Rationale: As Program Managers of LTIPP Retroactive Community Funding, we vote Abstain in this selection.

Proposal: Establishing a DAO Events Budget for 2025

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it establishes a dedicated and flexible budget for ArbitrumDAO’s 2025 events, ensuring a strategic presence at key industry events while fostering ecosystem growth and collaboration.

[Jose_StableLab]

Proposal: (V2) Arbitrum Research & Development collective

Vote: 100% for Funded with 1.73M USDC + Council

Rationale: StableLab supported the “100% funded with 1.73M USDC + Council” option in this proposal as it strikes a balanced approach by providing robust funding while ensuring accountability and efficiency through the introduction of the Supervisory Council.

Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Arbitrum Token Swap Pilot Program

Vote: Against

Rationale: StableLab voted against the Arbitrum Token Swap Pilot proposal because it introduced significant concerns regarding the potential misalignment of incentives, limited clarity on measurable benefits, and the administrative and financial overhead of the program.

Proposal: GCP Council Re-Confirmation Vote for Tim Chang

Vote: Reconfirm Tim Chang to GCPC

Rationale: StableLab voted to reconfirm Tim Chang as a GCP Council member due to his extensive expertise and proven track record in venture capital, gaming, and Web3.

Proposal: GCP Council Re-Confirmation Vote for John Kennedy

Vote: Reconfirm John Kennedy to GCPC

Rationale: StableLab voted to reconfirm John Kennedy as a GCP Council member due to his significant expertise in gaming infrastructure, venture capital, and DAO facilitation.

Proposal: Adopt a Delegate Code of Conduct & Formalize Operations

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it establishes a comprehensive Delegate Code of Conduct and operational improvements that enhance professionalism, transparency, and accountability within the Arbitrum DAO.

Proposal: [Non-Constitutional] Treasury Management v1.2

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it establishes a clear and strategic framework for managing the DAO’s treasury and growth initiatives, addressing key challenges like service provider shortfalls, ARB volatility, and ETH reinvestment. By leveraging expert committees (TMC and GMC) with defined roles and deliverables, it ensures professional oversight, operational flexibility, and alignment with the DAO’s mission while incurring minimal costs.

Proposal: Establishing a DAO Events Budget for 2025

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it establishes a strategic and efficient framework for organizing Arbitrum DAO events in 2025. By earmarking a dedicated budget and implementing a clear, collaborative process for event planning and execution, this initiative ensures Arbitrum’s consistent presence at prominent industry gatherings and accelerates ecosystem growth.

Proposal: (V2) Arbitrum Research & Development Collective

Vote: For

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it builds on the success of ARDC V1 by introducing enhanced governance, operational efficiency, and accountability mechanisms for research and development efforts. The creation of a Supervisory Council ensures strategic alignment and operational oversight, while the retainer model for working members better aligns incentives with deliverables.