Name: Marc Arjoon
Address or ENS: arjoon.eth
Discord username: arjoon#8328
Verification (Tally profile or tweet): https://twitter.com/marcarjoon/status/1535028218914344960
I have read and understood the Delegate Commitment Process: Yes, I read it and I understand.
I understand that becoming a delegate is a significant commitment: Yes, I understand
My reasons for wanting to be a delegate: Governance, voting and the separation of powers have always been keen interests of mine. This is a rare moment where one can make a difference in a powerful decentralized, technological and social movement and I’d love to use my skillsets to help navigate the waters ahead. I believe that Optimism has a powerful mission and a great culture surrounding their team and the wider community.
My view on the Optimistic Vision : I love the use of first principles thinking to embody core values into the essence of the protocols and social layers. Utilizing free markets to enhance the value of public goods is a brilliant idea and the end goal of serving basic human needs as a built-in feature of an economy is something that I’ve strived towards as an individual. I love the optimism!
My view on the first three articles of the Working Constitution: It’s refreshing to see a governance that starts from a position of humility and is relatively flexible early on. Similar to other two-token models I believe that governance also requires a “modular” approach 
. I also agree with a formal tried and tested governance model initially which will then better coordinate the path towards a functioning decentralised model.
My Web3 interests: “Data and analytics, DeFi, Economics, Writing, Zero knowledge”
Languages I speak and write: en
My skills and areas of expertise: I have a background in TradFi but currently work in web3 research. In my previous roles I worked as an equity research analyst and as a financial consultant focusing on growth, valuation, and risk management. I have a formal education in mathematics, economics, and financial computing so it’s no surprise that I love this space. I love deriving insights from data and sharing my findings!
My favorite Web3 projects: ENS, Bankless, Argent