FEBRUARY 2025
SNAPSHOT (FEBRUARY 2025):
Snapshot proposal: Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget
Voted: FOR
Reasoning (link):
I agree with increasing the budget, we need innovative Stylus projects. It’s also great to hear that so many builders applied, running out of a budget in this case is definitely a good “problem” to have (better than seeing low interest from builders).
Also, I agree with JoJo to not extend the application window, because this may lead to the budget shortage again.
Snapshot proposal: Arbitrum Growth Circles Event Proposal
Voted: FOR
Reasoning (link):
I voted FOR this proposal on Snapshot. I think we need such initiatives to increase builder activity on Arbitrum.
My only suggestion is to not invite only early stage web3 startups, but also include more established web3 projects. A mix of new and experienced builders will provide better results, and better understanding of project needs at different stages of their business lifecycle.
The budget does not seem excesive given that there will also be in-person events at major conferences. Meeting peers and delegates in person helps develop stronger bonds and is more likely to result in collaboration between projects.
Snapshot proposal: [CONSTITUTIONAL] AIP: ArbOS Version 40 Callisto
Voted: FOR
Reasoning (link):
I voted FOR the proposal. I especially like the EIP-7702 changes which will improve user experience, of course after clients (frontends) implement support for this upcoming functionality. Also, the cryptographic precompiles will enable some cool new dApps, I’m looking forward to that too!
Snapshot proposal: Arbitrum Audit Program
Voted: FOR
Reasoning (link):
I voted FOR the proposal on Snapshot. I’d like to add here that the Arbitrum DAO has recently begun the process of selecting Arbitrum’s strategic objectives (SOS). Eventually this will lead to initiatives that will help launch apps/projects on Arbitrum that align with these objectives. Why do I mention that? I hope Arbitrum Audit Committee will prioritize such projects and dApps.
TALLY (FEBRUARY 2025):
Tally proposal: Arbitrum D.A.O. (Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program - Season 3
Voted: FOR
Reasoning (link):
I voted FOR on Tally. I think it’s important to have a grants program running, because we need a stream of new and innovative dApps in order to get to a few home runs which would bring a lot of users and liquidity to Arbitrum.
I understand that there can be improvements in the grants program, like @Entropy suggested, but I think it is not wise to vote against this proposal for something that may be better and it’s not clear when it will come.
Also, I don’t mind having two (or even more) grant programs running in parallel. So if Entropy (or someone else) comes up with an even better grants program a few months from now, I’m willing to support that one too. As I said, we need innovative dApps, preferably targeting end users, and with a great mobile UX.
Tally proposal: Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget
Voted: FOR
Reasoning (link):
I voted FOR on Tally for the same reason I voted for on Snapshot:
I agree with increasing the budget, we need innovative Stylus projects. It’s also great to hear that so many builders applied, running out of a budget in this case is definitely a good “problem” to have (better than seeing low interest from builders).
Also, I agree with JoJo to not extend the application window, because this may lead to the budget shortage again.
GOVERNANCE CALLS (FEBRUARY 2025):
I attended these calls:
- 5 Feb 2025: 22nd GRC - Part A | Arbitrum Reporting Governance Call (GRC)
- 7 Feb 2025: 22nd GRC - Part B | Arbitrum Reporting Governance Call (GRC)
- 11 Feb 2025: Open Discussion of Proposal(s) - Bi-weekly Governance Call