# Latest **URL:** https://gov.optimism.io/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://gov.optimism.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://gov.optimism.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://gov.optimism.io/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Buyback Communication Thread](https://gov.optimism.io/t/buyback-communication-thread/10588)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/buyback-communication-thread/10588 "2026-08-25T10:55:48Z")
This communication thread will be used to provide transparency into buyback execution via OTC. We will update this post with links to any relevant dashboards and will post execution details monthly. As the program author… --- ## [Maintenance Upgrade Proposal: Update Soneium Fee Vaults Recipient](https://gov.optimism.io/t/maintenance-upgrade-proposal-update-soneium-fee-vaults-recipient/10822)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/maintenance-upgrade-proposal-update-soneium-fee-vaults-recipient/10822 "2026-08-23T14:04:09Z")
Proposal Type: Maintenance Upgrade Summary This proposal updates the recipient configured on Soneium’s four L2 fee vault predeploys (SequencerFeeVault, BaseFeeVault, L1FeeVault, OperatorFeeVault) from the current treasu… --- ## [Brichis - Delegate Communication Thread](https://gov.optimism.io/t/brichis-delegate-communication-thread/6353)
**Author:** [@brichis](https://gov.optimism.io/u/brichis)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/brichis-delegate-communication-thread/6353 "2026-08-21T23:34:49Z")
Delegate statement Firstly, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bricia, although you’re welcome to call me Brichis and I am Co-Founder of Ethereum Mexico. My decision to become a delegate was sparked by discussio… --- ## [FranklinDAO (Penn Blockchain) - Delegate Communication Thread](https://gov.optimism.io/t/franklindao-penn-blockchain-delegate-communication-thread/4024)
**Author:** [@Juanbug\_PGov](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Juanbug_PGov)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/franklindao-penn-blockchain-delegate-communication-thread/4024 "2026-08-21T23:05:17Z")
Address or ENS: FranklinDAO.eth Discord username: Juanbug#9225 Hello everyone! We’re FranklinDAO/Penn Blockchain (@PennBlockchain on twitter), a leading, completely student run blockchain organization from The Universi… --- ## [Collective Year 4 Budget Update and Year 5 Budget Outlook](https://gov.optimism.io/t/collective-year-4-budget-update-and-year-5-budget-outlook/10796)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/collective-year-4-budget-update-and-year-5-budget-outlook/10796 "2026-08-07T13:20:50Z")
Summary Year 4 (May 2025 to April 2026) was a year of focus and fiscal discipline. The Collective committed roughly 150M OP of new commitments across Season 8 and Season 9, about one third less than the 229.92M OP commit… --- ## [Sandcastles and Social Mercenaries: Why EVM DAOs Are Being Looted](https://gov.optimism.io/t/sandcastles-and-social-mercenaries-why-evm-daos-are-being-looted/10790)
**Author:** [@Gintama-statecraft](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gintama-statecraft)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/sandcastles-and-social-mercenaries-why-evm-daos-are-being-looted/10790 "2026-08-07T05:15:44Z")
Optimists, Humanity learned thousands of years ago that an open city with vast treasure is an invitation to plunder. Walls were built to stop looters. Rules were written to prevent brute power from ruling. Police were c… --- ## [\[RFC\] Operational Mandate: S9 Impact Autopsy & S10 Capital Efficiency Oracle](https://gov.optimism.io/t/rfc-operational-mandate-s9-impact-autopsy-s10-capital-efficiency-oracle/10772)
**Author:** [@JulianCross](https://gov.optimism.io/u/JulianCross)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/rfc-operational-mandate-s9-impact-autopsy-s10-capital-efficiency-oracle/10772 "2026-08-04T10:34:19Z")
Author: @JulianCross (Independent Data Architect) Sponsor: \[Call for Delegate Sponsor\] 1. Abstract & Problem Statement The Token House distributed millions in OP during Season 9, yet lacks a centralized, automated art… --- ## [Maintenance Upgrade Proposal: Ink Mainnet Fee Vault Config Update and Proposer Rotation](https://gov.optimism.io/t/maintenance-upgrade-proposal-ink-mainnet-fee-vault-config-update-and-proposer-rotation/10776)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/maintenance-upgrade-proposal-ink-mainnet-fee-vault-config-update-and-proposer-rotation/10776 "2026-07-22T16:34:51Z")
Proposal Type: Maintenance Upgrade Voting Cycle Type: Off-cycle. Per the OPerating Manual, Maintenance Upgrade Proposals proceed directly to on-chain voting under optimistic approval, with a one-week veto period and a 2… --- ## [Maintenance Upgrade: Swell Ownership Transfer to AltLayer](https://gov.optimism.io/t/maintenance-upgrade-swell-ownership-transfer-to-altlayer/10773)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/maintenance-upgrade-swell-ownership-transfer-to-altlayer/10773 "2026-07-21T17:02:19Z")
Proposal Type: Maintenance Upgrade Proposal Voting Cycle: Off-cycle (Special Voting Cycle, subject to the standard veto period) Executive Summary This proposal requests the Optimism Security Council execute the return … --- ## [Breaking the Capitalist Supremacy: How Grant Bottlenecks Drive the Sea Shell Economy](https://gov.optimism.io/t/breaking-the-capitalist-supremacy-how-grant-bottlenecks-drive-the-sea-shell-economy/10771)
**Author:** [@Gintama-statecraft](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gintama-statecraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/breaking-the-capitalist-supremacy-how-grant-bottlenecks-drive-the-sea-shell-economy/10771 "2026-07-21T16:40:24Z")
Optimists, We need to address the deep structural flaws causing voter apathy and treasury extraction across our governance landscape. The reason our collective structures are stalling is that our token distribution fram… --- ## [The Capitalist Supremacy Trap: Why Our DAO Governance is a Digitized Feudal State](https://gov.optimism.io/t/the-capitalist-supremacy-trap-why-our-dao-governance-is-a-digitized-feudal-state/10767)
**Author:** [@Gintama-statecraft](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gintama-statecraft)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/the-capitalist-supremacy-trap-why-our-dao-governance-is-a-digitized-feudal-state/10767 "2026-07-21T13:27:07Z")
Community, When we look at, Optimism’s RetroPGF plutocracy: Our governance models are suffering from deep historical amnesia and a massive scale mismatch. We are trying to govern global ecosystems of millions of users … --- ## [Optimism Security Council Operating Budget for Seasons 10 and 11](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-security-council-operating-budget-for-seasons-10-and-11/10749)
**Author:** [@Alisha](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Alisha)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-security-council-operating-budget-for-seasons-10-and-11/10749 "2026-07-18T10:20:20Z")
OPSC Operating Budget for Seasons 10 and 11 Proposed Lead: alisha.eth Proposed Operating Budget: 5,040,000 OP Contact Info: DM @Alisha on the forum Council Charter Link to existing Security Council Charter on GitHub. … --- ## [Guide to Season 9](https://gov.optimism.io/t/guide-to-season-9/10529)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/guide-to-season-9/10529 "2026-07-16T00:24:53Z")
Guide to Season 9 Season 9 begins on January 29th and runs through June 3rd. We’re excited to embark on Season 9! Please read Season 9: From Experiment to Organization for additional context on Season 9 updates. Below w… --- ## [Sequencer ETH Management: 12-Month Renewal and Treasury Optimization](https://gov.optimism.io/t/sequencer-eth-management-12-month-renewal-and-treasury-optimization/10736)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/sequencer-eth-management-12-month-renewal-and-treasury-optimization/10736 "2026-07-15T15:41:27Z")
Proposal Type: Sequencer ETH: Passive Management (see Operating Manual) Note: Yield estimates are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. Estimates in this proposal are as of writing. Executive … --- ## [Operating Manual Update Proposal](https://gov.optimism.io/t/operating-manual-update-proposal/10735)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/operating-manual-update-proposal/10735 "2026-07-15T15:37:50Z")
The Optimism Foundation proposes the following changes to the Operating Manual: Operating Manual v2.0.0 by JSeiferth · Pull Request #70 · ethereum-optimism/OPerating-manual · GitHub The changes proposed are summarized b… --- ## [Council Dissolution Proposal: Dissolve the Grants Council](https://gov.optimism.io/t/council-dissolution-proposal-dissolve-the-grants-council/10732)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/council-dissolution-proposal-dissolve-the-grants-council/10732 "2026-07-15T15:36:08Z")
As outlined in the Operating Manual, a persistent Council is expected to continue into the next Season unless a Dissolution proposal is approved. As outlined in Guide to Season 9, the Foundation is proposing the dissolut… --- ## [Council Dissolution Proposal: Dissolve the Developer Advisory Board](https://gov.optimism.io/t/council-dissolution-proposal-dissolve-the-developer-advisory-board/10734)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/council-dissolution-proposal-dissolve-the-developer-advisory-board/10734 "2026-07-15T15:34:52Z")
As outlined in the Operating Manual, a persistent Council or Board is expected to continue into the next Season unless a Dissolution proposal is approved. The Foundation is proposing the dissolution of the Developer Advi… --- ## [Council Dissolution Proposal: Dissolve the Milestones and Metrics Council](https://gov.optimism.io/t/council-dissolution-proposal-dissolve-the-milestones-and-metrics-council/10733)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/council-dissolution-proposal-dissolve-the-milestones-and-metrics-council/10733 "2026-07-15T15:33:53Z")
As outlined in the Operating Manual, a persistent Council is expected to continue into the next Season unless a Dissolution proposal is approved. As outlined in Guide to Season 9, the Foundation is proposing the dissolut… --- ## [AlexSotoDigital.eth - Delegate Communication Thread](https://gov.optimism.io/t/alexsotodigital-eth-delegate-communication-thread/9332)
**Author:** [@alexsotodigital](https://gov.optimism.io/u/alexsotodigital)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/alexsotodigital-eth-delegate-communication-thread/9332 "2026-07-10T01:11:11Z")
Here my Delegate Statement :point\_left: Hi! :nerd\_face: First let me introduce myself. My name is Alex Soto, and I’m Mexican and a stubborn optimist. I am an independent facilitator and consultant on organizational de… --- ## [The Legalist Trap: Why Smart-Contract Absolutism is Killing Our DAO](https://gov.optimism.io/t/the-legalist-trap-why-smart-contract-absolutism-is-killing-our-dao/10744)
**Author:** [@Gintama-statecraft](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gintama-statecraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/the-legalist-trap-why-smart-contract-absolutism-is-killing-our-dao/10744 "2026-07-07T13:36:06Z")
We need to address the cultural dogma of “Code is Law” that is currently paralyzing EVM DAOs. Every time our governance suffers an exploit, a treasury grant gets misspent, or an unexpected market swing triggers cascadin… --- ## [The VC-Driven Oligarchy: Why Token-Weighted Voting is Killing Our DAO](https://gov.optimism.io/t/the-vc-driven-oligarchy-why-token-weighted-voting-is-killing-our-dao/10742)
**Author:** [@Gintama-statecraft](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gintama-statecraft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/the-vc-driven-oligarchy-why-token-weighted-voting-is-killing-our-dao/10742 "2026-07-07T08:22:52Z")
Our current DAO model is suffering from a massive structural flaw: it is built on the corporate shareholding model. Across the EVM landscape, we are dealing with extreme voter apathy, VC dominance, and massive treasury … --- ## [School project research](https://gov.optimism.io/t/school-project-research/10724)
**Author:** [@drg](https://gov.optimism.io/u/drg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/school-project-research/10724 "2026-06-26T08:39:32Z")
hello,i am a business student and I’m currently taking a course on blockchain and right now I am doing an analysis on the optimism collective dao, is there any information that you could provide me through here or proper… --- ## [Introduction about myself](https://gov.optimism.io/t/introduction-about-myself/10720)
**Author:** [@Gintama-statecraft](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gintama-statecraft)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/introduction-about-myself/10720 "2026-06-25T16:40:02Z")
Hello all My name is gintama i have previously been deeply involved in web3 governance and this is my first post on optimism forum . before i go in-depth about myself - if fellow community members can guide me about whe… --- ## [Help: Dashboard not loading wallet](https://gov.optimism.io/t/help-dashboard-not-loading-wallet/10726)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Optimism\_Dev](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Ryan_Optimism_Dev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/help-dashboard-not-loading-wallet/10726 "2026-06-25T03:08:11Z")
Staking dashboard not loading my wallet balances --- ## [Upgrade 19b — Karst Hardfork](https://gov.optimism.io/t/upgrade-19b-karst-hardfork/10713)
**Author:** [@soyboy](https://gov.optimism.io/u/soyboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 5:28am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/upgrade-19b-karst-hardfork/10713 "2026-06-18T05:28:28Z")
Proposal Type: Protocol Upgrade Voting Cycle Type: off-cycle Hi, I’m Matthew Cruz, Engineering Manager of the Solutions team at OP Labs. I have reviewed this proposal with: Josh Klopfenstein, Paul Dowman, and Andrea Fede… --- ## [Optimism OP and liquidity Alliance Erisprotocol Strategy](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-op-and-liquidity-alliance-erisprotocol-strategy/10691)
**Author:** [@GaryBurns](https://gov.optimism.io/u/GaryBurns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-op-and-liquidity-alliance-erisprotocol-strategy/10691 "2026-06-17T07:28:56Z")
A Clear Opportunity for the Optimism OP Community OP holders are sitting on a real asset, but the yield inside our own ecosystem sometimes leaves us wanting more. The Terra side offers a straightforward play that, if w… --- ## [RFC: Six-Month Superchain Education Campaign with Underground Crypto](https://gov.optimism.io/t/rfc-six-month-superchain-education-campaign-with-underground-crypto/10717)
**Author:** [@undergroungcrypto](https://gov.optimism.io/u/undergroungcrypto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/rfc-six-month-superchain-education-campaign-with-underground-crypto/10717 "2026-06-16T14:09:17Z")
RFC: Six-Month Superchain Education Campaign with Underground Crypto Hi Optimism community, I’m Underground Crypto, a crypto education creator focused on helping everyday crypto users better understand blockchain ecosys… --- ## [Season 9: Security Council Cohort B Elections](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-security-council-cohort-b-elections/10656)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-security-council-cohort-b-elections/10656 "2026-06-15T22:18:51Z")
As outlined in the Security Council Charter, it is time the Optimism Security Council to hold re-elections for Cohort B. All elected members will serve a 12 month term and there are no term limits. The current membershi… --- ## [\[Research\] Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Latency Benchmarks on OP Stack Architecture](https://gov.optimism.io/t/research-post-quantum-cryptography-pqc-latency-benchmarks-on-op-stack-architecture/10686)
**Author:** [@SpyrosGagr](https://gov.optimism.io/u/SpyrosGagr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/research-post-quantum-cryptography-pqc-latency-benchmarks-on-op-stack-architecture/10686 "2026-06-15T03:35:21Z")
Hi OP Stack Community and Core Devs, As the transition toward Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) becomes an operational necessity across L1/L2/L3 infrastructures, the primary bottleneck remains execution overhead. Introduc… --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://gov.optimism.io/latest.md) [Next page](https://gov.optimism.io/latest.md?page=2)