Snapshot Votes: December 2024
[Non-consitutional] User Research: Why build on Arbitrum?
Voted For: Arbitrum + 2 others (SOL+OP) - This is a great initiative and a well-thought-out proposal. Builders are the main driving force of any ecosystem. While we are all building on Ethereum, there are key differences that builders need to consider when deciding where to build. Additionally, narratives change quickly in Web3, so conducting user research periodically is essential. I hope this first iteration of the program will serve as an excellent pilot for ongoing research. The results will help us shape better initiatives and programs for the future.
I would like to highlight to the team that it is crucial to gather input from a wide range of builders (from early-stage startups to late-stage ones) to gain a comprehensive understanding. I am also well-connected with some builders and can help you make connections, especially with ARB and OP builders.
Designing and operating the reporting and information function
Voted Abstain: During the governance call, it was mentioned that this proposal will be re-published. I voted to abstain. I look forward to seeing a new, improved version of this proposal.
Arbitrum D.A.O. Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program - Season 3
Voted to Renew with 5 domains (adding the Orbit domain): I believe this is the most comprehensive and direct grant program we have developed as a DAO. It is simple and straightforward for builders, while on the other hand, we have a very capable and complete team and DA working on it.
I decided to fully support the proposal, including the possibility of adding a 5th domain. I would like to point out to the team that as ambitions and the program grow, we expect the quality of the program to remain as high as it was in previous seasons. The responsibility has never been greater.
I expect all team members and the DA to bring their A-game and make this the best program for builders.
[NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum Onboarding V2: A Governance Bootcamp
Voted For: DAO governance is such a new industry, and experimentation is much needed. I agree with feedback from fellow delegates that we should take a more strategic approach with clear KPIs attached to this proposal. However, at this point, I would like to see this move forward to Tally. The proposal is not too expensive, and the experiment could bring us new ideas on how to tackle the lack of participation in governance. This is why I decided to support this proposal.
Unifying Arbitrum’s Mission, Vision, Purpose (MVP)
Voted For: Initiative to work on a more defined strategy for Arbitrum DAO is well needed. I like how the proposal is not rushing to find a solution directly but working in steps (one by one). Launching an MVP first before moving to SOS (Strategic Objective Setting) is a great way. Some feedback was that the direction and the process are a bit vague, but I think at this point, this is needed. Let’s first try to see the big picture before we decide to focus on specifics.
I do have an open question about the budget that Lampros Labs DAO seeks here. It’s mentioned that this will be addressed in the SOS proposal, but it would be great to understand the scope of the budget here and what will be included.
Partner with ETH Bucharest 2025
Voted For, with POAP: Excited to see this proposal and fingers crossed I am able to make it to the event next year. I met some of the team members behind ETH Bucharest in the past, and they are a super enthusiastic team that can deliver. The year 2025 will be super exciting for crypto, so it is important Arbitrum have a strong presence at this kind of event.
The budget seems OK, and I learned yesterday during the Open Discussion of Proposal(s) call that the budget will actually come from DAO Events Budget 2025. Also, I am a big fan of POAP, so I decided to go for this option as well.
OpCo – A DAO-adjacent Entity for Strategy Execution
Voted For: I think I haven’t spent more time on a proposal than on this one. When I first went through a proposal, my opinion was that we were voting on centralizing our DAO, that the budget was way too big, and that the duration was too long (30 months). There are so many ways that this can play out, and many of them can be harmful to Arbitrum DAO.
We opened so many questions and issues and they were addressed. Arbitrum Foundation’s post and fellow delegates raised some good points about why OpCo could become such a competitive advantage in the future that it might be worth trying it out. Great to see OAT serving as an off-switch here. I hope this is enough. We need more control as a DAO here.
I decided to vote For because I believe having a positive mindset in this space is better. We can do so much with a well-structured and managed OpCo here to make Arbitrum the leader in this space. Responsibility is super big, and I just hope Entropy can deliver.