The following reflects the views of L2BEAT’s governance team, composed of @kaereste, @Sinkas, and @Manugotsuka, and it’s based on their combined research, fact-checking, and ideation.
We voted FOR.
The Security Council plays a unique and irreplaceable role in maintaining the trust, reliability, and resilience of the Optimism ecosystem. In Season 7, its responsibilities expanded significantly, requiring greater time commitment and coordination from its members. Providing this retroactive compensation acknowledges that effort and ensures the individuals serving in these roles remain adequately incentivized to continue delivering at the high standard the ecosystem requires.
Looking ahead, as we noted in a previous comment, we believe the Council’s funding should not depend on seasonal proposals. A stable, long-term mechanism would better reflect its importance and guarantee the Security Council has the resources needed to fulfill its mandate with continuity and confidence. We want to call for a broader debate on alternative or modified funding mechanisms for the Security Council in the future.
Finally, as a disclaimer, L2BEAT is itself a member of the Security Council. Our position is guided by the conviction that properly supporting this body is in the best interest of Optimism’s governance and its security.