Curia Lab Delegate Platform

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Curia Delegate Platform

Contact & Delegation Address Information

Introduction

Curia Lab is a team of seasoned DAO governance researchers, data analysts, blockchain engineers, and developers, dedicated to strengthening the DAO ecosystem through specialized tools, insights, and delegate services.

Delegate Motivation

We are excited about the prospect of joining GnosisDAO, aiming to contribute significantly to one of the most established DAOs in the ecosystem. Curia Lab is passionate about Gnosis and committed to governance activities within its community. Our engagement is centered on fostering active and meaningful participation to support the growth and evolution of GnosisDAO and the broader Gnosis ecosystem, which aligns with our values and mission.

Areas of Expertise

Curia Lab seeks to support GnosisDAO’s mission of creating secure, scalable, and decentralized solutions. We are committed to contributing our expertise in data-driven governance to enhance decision-making processes and transparency within GnosisDAO, helping to further its growth and decentralization.

Conflicts of Interest

As a team deeply involved in governance research and DAO operations, we collaborate with various projects and DAOs including Optimism, Safe, Arbitrum, Zksync, etc. to improve their governance. We pledge to maintain transparency and manage any potential conflicts of interest responsibly, especially in our dealings with GnosisDAO and its community.

Waiver of Liability

By delegating to Curia for GnosisDAO governance, delegates acknowledge that Curia will participate on a best-effort basis and will not be liable for any damages related to this participation.

PS. You can find our previous Delegate Thread, including all our initial statements and detailed voting rationales here:

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Proposals: GIP-102: Should GnosisDAO provide financing for the new GnosisVC ecosystem venture fund?

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal as it aligns with GnosisDAO’s mission to foster ecosystem growth by financing the GnosisVC fund. This investment will leverage $20m from GnosisDAO, matched by $20m from external LPs, to fuel early-stage projects within the focused growing verticals of RWAs, decentralized infrastructure, and financial payment rails. By integrating and incubating these ventures, the proposal aims to drive innovation, adoption, and synergies within the Gnosis ecosystem, ultimately enhancing its value and impact.

Proposals: GIP-104: Should the GnosisDAO Enhance Awareness and Adoption of the Shutterized Gnosis Chain by Providng a Grant for Marketing Activities?

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposed marketing campaign because we believe it will significantly boost awareness and adoption of the Shutterized Gnosis Chain, emphasizing its unique benefits like protection against malicious MEV and censorship. With a comprehensive plan that includes PR efforts and community engagement at major events, we can ensure a successful launch, attract more users, and enhance the overall ecosystem of Gnosis Chain.

Proposals: GIP-105: Should GnosisDAO support v2 Gnosischa.in Explorer hosted by beaconcha.in?

Vote: Against

Rationale: We support the enhanced features and improvements outlined in the proposal for the Gnosischa.in Explorer. However, we voted against the proposal due to the additional $100,000 integration fee, which we believe is unnecessary for a continuation of the existing service. We will vote in favor of the proposal once this fee is removed.

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After reassessment, We now support GIP-105. The $100,000 initially proposed as an integration fee has been restructured into a strategic investment in beaconcha.in, aligning it with Gnosis long-term interests. This change from a mere cost to an investment in Gnosis’s infrastructure justifies a favorable vote.

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Proposals: GIP-107: Should the GnosisDAO form, in addition to the Gnosis Asset Holdings I Foundation, a legal conduit to continue to foster Gnosis´ decentralization goals?

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal because the creation of the Gnosis Operations Foundation, a legal conduit that will enhance GnosisDAO’s operational capabilities and enable it to engage more effectively with traditional legal and financial systems. This foundation will facilitate the DAO’s ability to execute contracts, manage fiat transactions, and handle IP rights, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

Proposals: GIP-109: Should the GnosisDAO introduce Snapshot moderators to reduce spam?

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal as we have witnessed several instances of spam on the Gnosis Snapshot space. This measure will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our governance process by ensuring that only relevant and well-considered proposals are presented for voting.

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Proposals: GIP-111: Should the GnosisDAO fund the Ethereum Protocol Attackathon?

Vote: For

Rationale: We support this proposal because it aligns with GnosisDAO’s mission to build and enhance decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem. As a DAO with a strong commitment to security and innovation, contributing to this comprehensive security audit not only strengthens the Ethereum protocol but also directly benefits the Gnosis Chain, which shares a similar architecture and vulnerabilities. This collaboration ensures trust and interoperability between Gnosis and Ethereum, increases Gnosis’ visibility within the community, and demonstrates our commitment to community-driven security improvements and the continuous enhancement of decentralized technologies.

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Proposals: GIP-110: Should the Gnosis DAO create and fund a Gnosis Pay rewards program with 10k GNO?

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it’s a great growth hack that effectively incentivizes user engagement and retention within the Gnosis ecosystem. By offering a tiered cashback program through Gnosis Pay, it encourages both small and large GNO holders to participate, while the additional rewards for OG NFT holders add further appeal. This program is a low-risk, high-reward initiative for the DAO, leveraging the opportunity cost of unstaked GNO, and its transparent implementation ensures trust. It’s a cost-effective strategy to drive user interaction and long-term growth for Gnosis Chain.

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Proposals: GIP 112: Should the Gnosis Infrastructure team make changes to the GnosisDAO’s Snapshot configurations?

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it updating the Snapshot configurations to accurately reflect locked/staked GNO for voting, addresses known subgraph indexing issues, and enables weighted choice voting—all of which enhance fairness and reliability in the GnosisDAO’s governance process.

Proposals: GIP-114: Should GnosisDAO support an annual renewal for Blockscout SLA and hosting services - October 2024 - October 2025?

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it sustains Blockscout’s proven, open-source explorer services that are vital for both Gnosis mainnet and the Chiado testnet. The proposed renewal comes with a 20% discount on hosting, a detailed feature roadmap, and a strong SLA to ensure continuity and reliability for Gnosis developers and users.

Proposals: GIP-115: Safe{Boost} on Gnosis Chain

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it uses targeted incentives to increase Safe usage on Gnosis Chain without requiring new funds, leverages actual transaction data to guide improvements, and helps expand both ecosystems. The planned six-month duration and metrics-driven approach also provide a structured way to assess real-world impact and refine future initiatives.

Proposals: GIP-116: Should the DAO perform the following treasury operations?

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it facilitates the management of the GnosisDAO treasury by executing essential operations such as claiming and burning vested GNO, reallocating assets, and establishing the delegates.gnosis.eth subdomain.

Proposals: GIP-119: Should Gnosis fund DeSciWorld on Gnosis?

Vote: Against

We voted against this proposal because the $150,000 funding lacks sufficient evidence of high-quality DeSci projects ready to deploy on Gnosis Chain, and the proposal does not provide enough detailed information or testimonials to ensure effective and meaningful outcomes. These concerns raise doubts about the feasibility and strategic alignment of the initiative.

Proposals: GIP-117: Strategic Partnership with Backed through Liquidity Incentives on Gnosis Chain

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it would enhance Gnosis Chain’s unique offerings, attract more users through attractive yields, and strengthen the strategic partnership. This initiative promotes diversification and growth within our DeFi ecosystem, supporting Gnosis Chain to become a platform for RWAs.

Proposals: GIP-120(revised): Should GnosisDAO acquire Headquarters (HQ.xyz) to Accelerate Gnosis 3.0

Vote: For

We support this proposal because acquiring Headquarters (HQ.xyz) will enhance GnosisDAO’s global presence, especially in Asia, and accelerate the development of Gnosis 3.0 by providing essential business infrastructure for initiatives like Gnosis Pay. The acquisition terms, including token vesting and discounted investment options for investors, ensure alignment of interests and long-term value for the GNO token. Additionally, the focus on key metrics and milestones will effectively measure user growth and ecosystem integrations, strengthening the overall Gnosis ecosystem.

Proposals: Re-do of: GIP 116: Should the DAO perform the following treasury operations?

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it facilitates the management of the GnosisDAO treasury by executing essential operations such as claiming and burning vested GNO, reallocating assets, and establishing the delegates.gnosis.eth subdomain.

Proposals: GIP-118: Should sDAI be replaced by sUSDS in the bridge?

Vote: For

We support this proposal because it boosts user returns by switching to sUSDS, which benefits from a higher Sky Savings Rate compared to sDAI, and aligns with MakerDAO’s move toward USDS—keeping Gnosis Chain ahead in an evolving DeFi landscape. This proposal not only enhances yield opportunities and future-proofs our platform but also comes with robust technical safeguards like thorough audits and testnet testing to manage risks effectively.

Proposals: GIP-121: Should GnosisDAO accept a combined total of 7.5% ownership for incubating karpatkey DAO?

Vote: For

We supports this proposal, which increases Gnosis DAO stake in karpatkey DAO to 7.5%, to strengthen the DAO strategic alignment with a leading treasury management service we incubated. Since 2021, karpatkey has adeptly managed over $2 billion in assets across 10,000+ transactions without any losses, demonstrating exceptional financial stewardship. This enhanced partnership ensures GnosisDAO’s continued influence in karpatkey’s expanding network, fostering ongoing collaboration within our ecosystem.

Proposals: GIP-122: Should GnosisDAO support the continued development of Gnosis VPN to bring it to market?

Vote: For

We supports this proposal to continue the development of Gnosis VPN. We recognized its potential to deliver a decentralized, trustless, and censorship-resistant VPN solution aligned with Gnosis ecosystem’s goals. The initial proof-of-concept significantly exceeded expectations, demonstrating technical viability and the strong capability of the HOPR team. By investing $4.8M and allocating additional incentives to onboard node operators, we back a clear, structured roadmap transitioning from a minimal viable product to a fully market-ready solution for widespread adoption. This strategic initiative advances GnosisDAO’s commitment to privacy, decentralization, and secure, uncensorable communication for users globally.