# Governance Updates **URL:** https://gov.optimism.io/c/updates-and-announcements/governance-updates/57.md [Latest](https://gov.optimism.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://gov.optimism.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://gov.optimism.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the Governance Updates category](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-governance-updates-category/4721)
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--- ## [Governance Update #12](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-12/10697)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-12/10697 "2026-06-09T04:43:54Z")
Governance Update #12 Today marks the last day of Season 9! Thank you to everyone who participated in Season 9 and the broader governance experiments Optimism has run over the past four years. Your contributions have not… --- ## [S8 & S9 Milestones and Metrics Council Communication Thread](https://gov.optimism.io/t/s8-s9-milestones-and-metrics-council-communication-thread/10203)
**Author:** [@PGov](https://gov.optimism.io/u/PGov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/s8-s9-milestones-and-metrics-council-communication-thread/10203 "2026-04-20T20:03:50Z")
This thread will serve as the Milestones and Metrics Council Communication Thread for S8 and S9. Like prior seasons, the M&M Council will be responsible for assessing and tracking milestones for grants that have passed t… --- ## [Optimism Gov Summary](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-gov-summary/9837)
**Author:** [@SEEDGov](https://gov.optimism.io/u/SEEDGov)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-gov-summary/9837 "2026-04-01T16:26:02Z")
Hello! In this thread, we’ll be sharing a condensed update every two weeks with forum highlights — straight to the point and packed with the essentials to keep up with the DAO. If we missed anything, feel free to add … --- ## [Governance Update #11](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-11/10367)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-11/10367 "2025-10-27T19:19:59Z")
Governance Update #11 The Collective has been hard at work and it’s already time for our midpoint update on the progress made towards our Decentralization Milestones! Season 8 In Season 8, we’re focused on the below mi… --- ## [Governance Update #10](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-10/9832)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-10/9832 "2025-04-17T19:56:23Z")
Governance Update #10 We’re now at the mid-point of Season 7 (!) and wanted to update the Collective on the progress made towards our Decentralization Milestones. The Foundation is available to join any calls with the AC… --- ## [Governance Update #9](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-9/9603)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 10:17am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-9/9603 "2025-01-30T10:17:44Z")
Governance Update #9 It’s been a while since our last governance update, but we wanted to bring these posts back in order to keep the Collective updated on the progress we’re making towards decentralization. Season 6 Re… --- ## [Governance Weekly Recap](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-weekly-recap/3352)
**Author:** [@duncand](https://gov.optimism.io/u/duncand)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-weekly-recap/3352 "2024-12-16T17:57:40Z")
Hi all - duncand from Boardroom here :wave: Part of our team’s mission is to increase informed participation in governance, and as a project supporting Optimism voters we thought it would be useful to provide a weekly r… --- ## [Governance Report: Special Voting Cycle #16c](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-report-special-voting-cycle-16c/7246)
**Author:** [@Boardroom](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Boardroom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-report-special-voting-cycle-16c/7246 "2023-12-14T18:47:15Z")
Governance Report: Special Voting Cycle #16c Introduction The Special Voting Cycles in the Optimism Collective are designated periods during which members of the Optimism community engage in the governance process by … --- ## [Governance Report: Optimism Special Voting Cycle #16b](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-report-optimism-special-voting-cycle-16b/7113)
**Author:** [@Boardroom](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Boardroom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-report-optimism-special-voting-cycle-16b/7113 "2023-11-16T22:10:31Z")
Introduction The Special Voting Cycle in the Optimism Collective, as exemplified by Special Voting Cycle #16b, is a designated period during which members of the Optimism community engage in the governance process by … --- ## [Governance Update #8](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-8/7039)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-8/7039 "2023-10-31T08:54:25Z")
Governance Update #8 Hello delegates! As always, there is a lot going on in Optimism governance so we’ve put together this short summary to keep you up to date. Intents and Collective Values We hosted a series of commu… --- ## [Governance Update #7](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-7/6464)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-7/6464 "2023-07-17T16:20:24Z")
Whew! We just wrapped up Voting Cycle #13, the first Cycle of Season 4, and it was an exciting one! Thank you to everyone who participated in this experiment - from co-grantors, to grant applicants, to our tireless deleg… --- ## [Governance Update #6: Season 3 Reflections](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-6-season-3-reflections/5753)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-6-season-3-reflections/5753 "2023-04-16T03:04:29Z")
Governance Update #6: Season 3 Reflections Can you believe Season 3 is coming to an end?! Voting Cycle 11 is ongoing through April 5th and we’ll soon enter into a Reflection Period. Reflection Periods are a time for dele… --- ## [Governance Update #5](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-5/4397)
**Author:** [@lavande](https://gov.optimism.io/u/lavande)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-5/4397 "2023-03-15T19:03:08Z")
Governance Update #5: Getting Ready for Season 3 and RetroPGF 2 Special Voting Cycle #9a has just concluded and the Token House has voted to run some exciting experiments in Season 3! The first iteration of Citizens’ Ho… --- ## [OP Governance Update #1 — June 9, 2022](https://gov.optimism.io/t/op-governance-update-1-june-9-2022/2620)
**Author:** [@ben-chain](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ben-chain)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/op-governance-update-1-june-9-2022/2620 "2023-01-20T12:16:39Z")
Welcome to the inaugural Optimism Gov Update! These periodic posts will recap the latest in OP Governance: what’s up for a vote, what’s in discussion, and what’s next. This week’s TLDR: Governance Fund Phase 1 is open… --- ## [Governance Update #2](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-2/3056)
**Author:** [@ben-chain](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ben-chain)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-2/3056 "2022-12-31T05:39:36Z")
Voting Underway Optimism’s Token House is up and running! For the past six weeks, Token House delegates have been reviewing and voting on Governance Fund grant proposals from projects across the Optimism ecosystem. In t… --- ## [Governance Update #3](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-3/3232)
**Author:** [@ben-chain](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ben-chain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-3/3232 "2022-11-07T12:17:18Z")
Governance Update #3: Time to Reflect Wow–it feels like the past two months have absolutely flown by! This governance update includes a brief recap of Season 1, and a collection of documents which the Optimism Foundation… --- ## [Governance Update #4](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-4/3435)
**Author:** [@ben-chain](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ben-chain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/governance-update-4/3435 "2022-09-09T21:51:12Z")
Gov Update #4: Kicking off Season 2 After taking some valuable time to reflect on Season 1, we’re refreshed and ready to kick off a new and improved Season 2! This governance update includes a summary of updates from the…