Voting Cycle #18 (Jan 25 - Feb 14, 2024)
Protocol Upgrade #4
Vote: For
Reasoning: I am in favor of the protocol update proposal as it stands out for its focus on strengthening network security.
The inclusion of a new contract and improvements to the pause mechanism demonstrates a solid commitment to more effectively safeguarding user assets.
In my opinion, these security tools are crucial for advancing towards a superchain ecosystem.
Mission Requests: Intent #1, 1.33M OP
I voted in favor of these mission requests based on the following reasoning:
Request 1A: Alternative CL/EL client Mission Request
Reasoning: I believe that greater client diversity is crucial for decentralizing OP Stack chains and building a multi-test ecosystem. However, like other delegates, I find the funding amount somewhat low for the implementation of this mission.
I think the outcome of this mission will be truly interesting.
Request 1B: Decentralized rollup-as-a-service
Reasoning: I’m very excited about this mission. Undoubtedly, it is a significant step towards technical decentralization. If implemented, it would bring benefits to the collective. However, I consider the set deadline short for the scope of this mission.
Request 1C: Fraud Proof CTF Mission Request
Reasoning: I like the idea of an event as a way to draw developers’ attention to fraud testing, especially if the bug bounty market is highly competitive.
Request 1E: OP Stack Research and Implementation
Reasoning: More research is needed! I believe it is crucial to encourage developers to contribute to the research and implementation of OP Stack. This can help builders put things together later with less risk.
Mission Requests: Intent #2, 4M OP
I voted in favor of these mission requests based on the following reasoning:
Request 2A: Additional Revenue Sources to Fund RetroPGF Rounds
Reasoning: Diversifying income sources for RetroPGF and exploring new opportunities will contribute to the growth of Optimism as an ecosystem.
The request addresses a real risk and provides a practical approach to mitigate it, which is essential for the continuity and sustainable development of RetroPGF. Additionally, this mission request sets clear and transparent requirements for teams, enabling effective progress tracking and informed evaluation in the future.
I trust that the Grants Council will only allocate a grant if the proposal is of high quality.
Request 2B: Builders grants program mission request
Reasoning: Focusing on supporting initiatives that enhance the experience, tools, and applications for builders on OP Mainnet is crucial for strengthening the Superchain; continuing the grants program for builders could further drive growth and innovation.
I believe the request aligns with the intention to grow the Superchain, suggesting that it will positively contribute to the overall development of the ecosystem. However, it is essential to critically evaluate the proposals submitted to ensure quality and the desired impact.
Effective project supervision and clear progress measurement are fundamental to ongoing success. Additionally, periodic reviews may be considered to adjust the strategy as needed throughout the season.
Request 2C: Enabling ERC-7281 (xERC20 Tokens) Support on the Superchain Mission Request
Reasoning: Building the xERC20 bridge appears to align with the goals of Optimism and Superchain, promoting interoperability and liquidity efficiency. I consider collaboration with the Connext team and clear progress measurement as strong points supporting the feasibility of the mission.
It is important to closely monitor progress and ensure that established milestones are met to ensure successful implementation.
Request 2E: Growth and experiments grants program mission request
Reasoning: Overall, the request appears solid, focused on a clear objective, and provides a clear framework for program execution and evaluation.
Request 2G: Layerwide new project support
Reasoning: This request could significantly contribute to the growth and strengthening of the Optimism ecosystem, providing the necessary support for the success of new projects.
Request 2K: OptiHack Global Initiative
Reasoning: The initiative has the potential to generate innovative ideas and projects that contribute to the development of Optimism. By focusing on global hackathons, participation from diverse communities can be encouraged, benefiting the Superchain.
Request 2L: Smart contract auditing services
Reasoning: The proposal addresses cost reduction, crucial for attracting builders to the ecosystem. Subsidizing audits facilitates the secure implementation of smart contracts, removing financial barriers. Additionally, investment in audits directly contributes to the growth and security of the ecosystem, protecting end users by ensuring that active economic products are safe and reliable.
Request 2N: ZK Toolkit for ZK Application Developers
Reasoning: This mission request addresses a key need by providing ZK tools for developers, which could attract more developers to the platform.
Sovereign privacy and prioritizing identity are positive elements that can increase user and developer trust.
Mission Requests: Intent #3, 1.33M OP
I voted in favor of these mission requests based on the following reasoning:
Request 3A: Advancing Optimism Anonymous Community and Governance Tooling
Reasoning: I support the proposal. The implementation of anonymous tools can enhance privacy and encourage participation in governance. Additionally, including outreach programs to educate the community could increase the adoption and understanding of these new tools. However, I believe a project should not be limited in the tools it can use.
Request 3B: An Optimistic Future for Art
Reasoning: I love that these types of initiatives are being considered! The proposal aims to expand Optimism’s presence at key events, seizing the opportunity to attract new artists and users. This could drive platform adoption.
The combination of physical and online events provides a tangible experience for both artists and collectors. Physical exhibitions allow for direct interaction, while online events expand the reach and duration of the exhibition.
Voting in favor could significantly contribute to the expansion of the Optimism community and the promotion of art on the platform.
Request 3C: Crowdsourcing useful verifiable data
Reasoning: I really like the concept of this proposal!
The mission seeks to enhance the consumer experience in Web3 by crowdsourcing verifiable data. The focus on decentralization and collective intelligence aligns with Optimism’s principles.
The proposal is directly aligned with the intent to improve the consumer experience (Intent 3) and facilitates developers in creating applications based on verifiable data, thus contributing to the sustainable growth of the ecosystem.
Request 3D: Deliver a Best-in-Class Perp Dex Mission Request
Reasoning: This mission request could unlock significant revenue potential for sequencers, contributing to economic growth and sustainability of the collective.
Request 3E: Incentivize Projects to Integrate the Farcaster Social Graph
Reasoning: Very optimistic about Farcaster and its ecosystem; I believe there is potential in leveraging Farcaster’s social graph to foster a more interactive, trust-based, and community-centered ecosystem on Superchain, providing an improvement in how users interact and transact within the ecosystem.
Request 3F: Marketing Support Services mission request
Reasoning: Love this proposal! There are talented marketing specialists in the ecosystem eager to contribute.
I think a collaboration program between projects and marketers could be a great advantage for teams that lack resources to hire an agency.
If we can connect marketing specialists with projects already integrated into the community, it could be a big win, especially for smaller projects, as it would help them reach a broader audience of builders and users.
Request 3G: Onboarding existing communities/organizations to Optimism, solving real-world problems
Reasoning: Love it! This proposal has the potential to foster Optimism adoption by attracting non-crypto communities. Furthermore, utilizing existing infrastructure and dapps demonstrates efficiency and resource utilization.
The proposal focuses on solving real-world problems, which can generate tangible and practical benefits.
Request 3K: Scale ENS to Optimism
Reasoning: I’m very excited to see ENS on Optimism! This is a significant step, and it would be incredible to see Optimism leading the way.
Request 3L: Superchain Accounts
Reasoning: This proposal seems interesting and aligns with the intent to improve the consumer experience by adding utility to on-chain transactions. Superchain accounts offer tangible rewards, such as NFT evolution and access to giveaways, incentivizing active participation.
Introducing smart accounts in a simple yet attractive manner can increase awareness and adoption of this technology. This benefits both users and developers, providing tangible benefits and showcasing the advantages of smart accounts.
Mission Requests: Intent #4, 1.33M OP
I voted in favor of these mission requests based on the following reasoning:
Request 4A: AI Assistant for governance support Mission Request
Reasoning: The proposal addresses the concern of accessibility in governance by recognizing that the complexity and speed of issues can discourage participation. The implementation of an AI-driven assistant can simplify the experience for stakeholders and speed up their response to extensive information. Additionally, the proposal aims to encourage participation by making information more easily understandable and accessible. This can help combat voter apathy and attract more people to participate in discussions and governance opportunities.
Request 4B: Building Identity - Driving Adoption of Attestations
Reasoning: This mission request can be beneficial for Optimism for several reasons. Improving the accessibility of governance, as proposed in the request, can have positive impacts on transparency, accountability, and taxpayer participation in the collective. Facilitating the issuance of certifications and data collection on-chain can provide valuable data points for the evaluation of future RetroPGF rounds, which, in turn, can enhance governance decision-making.
Request 4C: Create a grants Supertracker for the Optimism Collective and the Superchain
Reasoning: The request aligns with the intention to improve the accessibility of governance, which is positive as it seeks to facilitate tracking and control of grant-related information in the Optimism ecosystem. The proposal aligns with transparency and accessibility in the use of grants, which is beneficial for the ecosystem.
Request 4F: Incentivize and increase governance participation
Reasoning: The proposal establishes clear progress measures, such as on-chain voting, delegation activity, the proportion of new wallets for governance functions, and the proportion of new wallets on Optimism.
In summary, I consider this proposal to be an innovative initiative that directly addresses participation in governance.
Request 4G: Integration of Optimism Gov and RPGF Modules into University Courses
Reasoning: The proposal is positive and could have a significant impact on education about Optimism and RetroPGF. However, I agree with some concerns raised by delegates about the existing bureaucracy in universities and how challenging it would be to reach them with a full module around this topic. Nevertheless, extensive courses, workshops, or educational circles could be considered where education about Optimism and RetroPGF can be disseminated. I believe this would be a great entry point for universities to later consider incorporating education about Optimism into their curriculum.
Request 4I: Making Impact Evaluation Accessible
Reasoning: I love the idea of making impact assessment more agile and accessible. It would likely encourage informed participation and support impactful contributions, reinforcing collective goals.
Request 4J: Governance Mentorship Program Mission Request
Reasoning: As someone new to OP governance, programs like these seem very positive to me, as they connect experienced governance participants with newcomers, facilitating the transfer of knowledge, guidance, and encouraging active participation.