Proposal to Align OP Token with Superchain Success
Proposal: Link
Vote: For
Rationale: Voted FOR this proposal to implement a buyback program to align the OP token to the Superchain’s success. The fundamental premise of this proposal: linking blockspace consumption across the Superchain to demand for OP —creates a sustainable tokenomics model. That said, Axia will be closely monitoring this 12 month program and expects a comprehensive dashboard that includes value alignment metrics. Specifically, these metrics should demonstrate the relationship between the OP token price and Superchain revenue. For more details on these metrics, please refer to this forum comment.
Furthermore, at the end of the 12-month program, the Foundation should provide an analysis that shows total OP acquired relative to market condition, impact on token supply dynamics and holder value, and community sentiment and delegate feedback.
Axia is looking forward to the buyback starting in February and tracking these metrics throughout the 12-month pilot.
Season 9 Governance Fund Mission: Grants Council
Proposal: Link
Vote: For
Rationale: Axia supports this proposal. As this vote is optimistically approved, a For vote is not required. Axia endorse the proposed success metrics targeting DEX TVL for collateral-borrow pairs that exist on lending markets and trading volume per TVL. These metrics are strong indicators for a healthy ecosystem. Furthermore, the budget reduction from 6.29M OP in Season 8 to 3.89M OP in Season 9 demonstrates responsible stewardship as Optimism matures.
Season 9 Governance Fund Mission: Developer Advisory Board
Proposal: Link
Vote: For
Rationale: Axia supports this proposal. As this vote is optimistically approved, a For vote is not required. Funding grants for audits and technical developer tooling is important to drive developer growth. Furthermore, tying DAB grants to the same success metrics as the Grants Council (DEX TVL for collateral-borrow pairs and trading volume per TVL) creates cohesion in the ecosystem.
DAO Operating Budget Midpoint Adjustment
Proposal: Link
Vote: For
Rationale: Voted FOR this 2.3M OP budget adjustment proposal. When the original budget was approved in July 2025, L2Beat raised a concern about the lack of a buffer to protect council compensation in the event of OP price volatility. The Foundation explicitly responded that a midpoint adjustment would address this:
This adjustment fulfills that commitment and ensures council members are compensated fairly despite market fluctuations.