Gnosis DAO Delegate Program Application Thread

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Gnosis DAO Delegate Application Thread

Summary

This thread contains instructions for prospective delegates to nominate themselves to become Gnosis DAO Delegates.

Eligibility Criteria

Each applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to become a delegate in this program:

  1. Active Community Membership: Applicants must be active GnosisDAO Community member.

    • To meet this criteria, applicants will have a forum account or discord membership that is six months or older.

  2. History of Governance Experience: Applicants must governance experience in GnosisDAO or another active DAO.

    • To meet this criteria, applicants must share a link to their Snapshot or Tally profile showing a history of governance involvement.

  3. Maintain a Delegate Platform: Applicants must post a delegate platform in the GnosisDAO forum detailing their governance experience and approach to GnosisDAO governance.

    • To meet this criteria, applicants will link their newly created Delegate platform to their platform.

Delegate Expectations

Applicants that receive delegates in connection with this program are expected to maintain the following standards:

  • A 70% participation rate. Selected delegates will participate in all DAO votes during this program.
  • A 100% communication record. Selected delegates will communicate all reasons for their voting decisions on their delegate platform.

Nomination Process

Step 1 - Create a Delegate Platform

Applicants must draft a delegate platform using the template in the newly created Delegate Communication forum category.

This Delegate Platform will contain information about the delegate, including motivation for involvement in the GnosisDAO, areas of expertise, and disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.

Step 2 - Post Nomination Application

Applicants will post their application to this program as a reply to the application thread.

Completed applications will contain the applicant information and nomination statement supplied in the template.

Any applicant requiring sponsorship should be specified in their application. To be sponsored, an eligible community member who is not applying themselves should reply to their application with the statement, “I meet the eligible criteria, am not participating in this program and sponsor this applicant.”

Step 3 - Snapshot Voting

Following the three-week nomination period, all eligible applications will be put up for a Snapshot vote using the weighted voting strategy. At the conclusion of the voting, the top 10 delegates will be delegated 5k GNO for a period of six months to be used in GnosisDAO governance.

Deadline

All Delegate Platforms must be drafted and linked in this thread by Midnight UTC on July 10th 2024.

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Nomination Template

Applicant Information

  • Delegate Voting Address: Where delegates can receive delegations
  • Link to Forum or Discord Handle: Used to prove participation history
  • Link to Delegate Platform: Used to prove delegate platform completion
  • Seeking Sponsorship: [Yes/no]

Nomination Statement

I have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. [This application meets the eligibility requirements / This application does not meet the requirements and seeks sponsorship].

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Applicant Information

SEEDGov

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Snapshot Profile: Snapshot

Nomination Statement

SEEDGov started as a community that gradually specialized in governance and specific protocols, giving rise to our delegate platform. As we progressed, we established a presence and improved our positioning in different protocols and projects, without deviating from our ethos. All this growth was purely organic, evolving naturally as we transitioned from a community to the professional organization we strive to be. Without any VC funding, we have been able to remain agnostic.

As we stated in our delegate platform thread, we will actively contribute to the governance of GnosisDAO and the Gnosis ecosystem, looking forward to working with other interested delegates to promote the Gnosis mission in our region and worldwide and encourage others to participate in DAO governance actively.

As a delegation, we have read and understood the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. [This application meets the eligibility requirements.]

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PGov Delegate Program Application

PGov

  • Delegate Voting Address: 0x3FB19771947072629C8EEE7995a2eF23B72d4C8A
  • Link to Forum or Discord Handle: @PGov
  • Link to Delegate Platform: PGov Delegate Platform
  • Seeking Sponsorship: Yes
  • Twitter: @PGovTeam

Nomination Statement

We are a team of dedicated governance enthusiasts who have been in the crypto governance space for over three years. Our team were some of the first members involved in defi governance and we want to apply what we have learned over here to Gnosis. We believe this community has some of the strongest and most intelligent community members and we’re grateful to be along for the journey! We’re excited to officially create this thread to organize our voting presence and communications.

We first got interested in Gnosis during our MakerDAO involvement days where we learned about xDAI and the complementary ecosystems. Over time, as Safe launched, and we became delegates there, Gnosis kept coming up more and more. Eventually, with the launch of the Gnosis Delegate Program, we thought this was the perfect time to increase our engagement with a team we’ve heard so much about!

As a delegate, we have read and understood the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. [This application does not meet the requirements and seeks sponsorship. Thanks for your consideration.]

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Curia Lab Delegate Application

Applicant Information

Nomination Statement

Curia Lab began as a dedicated team of DAO governance researchers, data analysts, blockchain engineers, and developers, united by a shared passion for enhancing the DAO ecosystem. Our journey has been one of organic growth, driven by our commitment to providing specialized tools, insights, and delegate services. As we evolved, we established our presence across various DAOs, maintaining our focus on transparency and data-driven governance.

As stated in our delegate platform thread, we are enthusiastic about actively contributing to the governance of GnosisDAO and the broader Gnosis ecosystem. We look forward to collaborating with other dedicated delegates to promote Gnosis’ mission, both regionally and globally, and to encourage active participation in DAO governance.

We first became interested in Gnosis during our involvement with other prominent DAOs such as Optimism, Safe, and Arbitrum. Our participation in these communities has equipped us with valuable insights and experiences that we are eager to bring to GnosisDAO. With the launch of the Gnosis Delegate Program, we see a perfect opportunity to deepen our engagement and contribute to the community we respect and admire.

As a delegation, we have read and understood the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. [This application meets the eligibility requirements.]
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ACI (Aave Chan Initiative) Delegate Application

Author: ACI ( Aave Chan Initiative) & Marc Zeller

Date: 2024-06-26

  • Delegate Voting Address: 0x57ab7ee15ce5ecacb1ab84ee42d5a9d0d8112922
  • Link to Forum: @ACI
  • Link to Delegate Platform: ACI Delegate Platform
  • Seeking Sponsorship: No
  • Twitter: @Aavechan

Summary

The current Nomination Thread aims to recognize and validate ACI ( Aave Chan Initiative) as Gnosis Delegate, participating in the Gnosis DAO Delegate Program.

Introduction

Established in the dawn of 2023, the ACI stands as one of the driving force behind the Aave protocol. ACI amplifies your voice within the Aave DAO community and leads by example, catalyzing progress with a steadfast focus on results.

As the primary delegate of the Aave DAO, ACI is committed to action, not just words. ACI actively vote on proposals and, as service providers, wield the code to turn these ideas into tangible solutions, advancing the Aave ecosystem. As a service provider ACI runs programs focused on making governance contribution simple and easy. ACI also is active managers of tohe various programs for Aave DAO including the delegate grants program, Aave’s Frontier staking program and member of Aave’s Protocol Embassy (APE) promoting Aave’s interest throughout DeFi.

Proposed Delegate Initiative

As the growth service provider for one of the most profitable DAO’s, ACI is committed to growing DeFi. We believe it is important to grow in a safe and controlled manner that maximizes the benefits of DeFi composability and community. As Gnosis Delegates, we will make sure to be actively involved in Governance and maximize it’s relation within Aave DAO and it’s ecosystem.

Areas of Expertise

ACI has experience managing governance processes for DAOs at the highest level. We believe in strong processes that protect the DAO and give clear instructions for all participants

ACI has been using Gnosis and SAFE multisigs for a while, using it for Aave Protocol Embassy (APE) and other protocols.

ACI has been one the successful actors behind Gnosis being deployed on Aave, promoting it since the beggining of Aave Governance through both TEMP CHECK and ARFC (and Snapshot votes along the way).

[TEMP CHECK] Aave V3 Deployment on GnosisChain

[ARFC] Aave V3 Deployment on GnosisChain

After that, ACI has been Gnosis onboarding new assets such as sDAI, USDC.e more recently, and increasing caps and updating parameters when needed.

[ARFC] Update GNO Risk Parameters on Aave V3 Gnosis Pool

[ARFC] Increase Caps for Aave V3 GnosisChain Market

[ARFC] Onboard USDC.e to Aave V3 Gnosis Chain

On a side note, ACI founder, Marc Zeller, has been a huge advocate of Gnosis and SAFE since almost the start.

You can delegate to ACI through the following address: 0x57ab7ee15ce5ecacb1ab84ee42d5a9d0d8112922

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Applicant Information

  • Delegate Voting Address: 0x2B888954421b424C5D3D9Ce9bB67c9bD47537d12
  • Link to Forum or Discord Handle: lefterisjp
  • Link to Delegate Platform: Lefteris Karapetsas - Delegate Platform
  • Seeking Sponsorship: No

Nomination Statement

I am a long time ethereum developer, community member, governance participant and more.

I would like to be involved in Gnosis DAO governance since I am a user of almost every single Gnosis related product, and heavy Gnosis chain user. I would like to see the DAO grow and get a good governance model and believe my participation can help towards that.

I have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. [This application meets the eligibility requirements].

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Contact & Delegation Address Information

  • Delegate Voting Address: 0xB22981bA3FE1De2325935c91a3B717168fB86714
  • Link to Forum or Discord Handle: chuygarcia.eth
  • Link to Delegate Platform: Chuy García - Delegate Platform
  • Seeking Sponsorship: Yes

Nomination Statement

I’m Chuy and I’ve been a part of the Gnosis Chain ecosystem for the past 4 years, engaging with its community and governance and supporting its infrastructure as a node operator.

I have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. [This application meets the eligibility requirements].

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Snapshot Profile: Snapshot

Nomination Statement

Hey folks – I’m an individual contributor who has been active in and around Gnosis since 2021. Ive been a validator since the first few months of the Gnosis Beacon Chain and a continuous buyer of GNO. Most importantly for my application here, I am 100% unaffiliated with any Gnosis product teams. I’ve always brought an outsiders opinion to this forum, even when it was in direct opposition to Gnosis core team. My goals, should I be selected as a delegate, will be to push forward those GIPs that will expand Gnosis Chain, carefully steward and use the DAO Treasury, and increase Ethereum alignment. Take a look back at my efforts to get the Gnosis DAO to diversify our stETH holdings for proof of my ability to force the difficult conversations. Long term, I have absolute belief and respect for the Gnosis teams and Karpatkey. I keep buying GNO because I believe in them. That said, I promise to be vocal in supporting GNO holders who are unaffiliated with the core team.

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Contact & Delegation Address Information

  • Delegate Voting Address: 0x14d92832265eeafdef9e526356fefc90105966c3
  • Link to Forum or Discord Handle: mrtdlgc
  • Link to Delegate Platform: mrtdlgc - Delegate Platform

Nomination Statement

As someone who has already contributed considerably to the development of the Gnosis ecosystem, and as someone who has always tried to be the voice of the community, my main motivation as a delegate will be to encourage transparency, promote a positive-sum approach, and ask for better accountability. I am committed to not withhold myself from voicing concerns around proposals that do not fit into the core values of Gnosis (most importantly around credible neutrality, community ownership, and censorship resistance). I believe the intrinsic value of blockchains is in their ability to enable everyone in the world to participate in any interaction with other peers without the restriction of any arbitrary authority or any middleman. Let us make GC cypherpunk again.

I have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. [This application meets the eligibility requirements].

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Applicant Information

Nomination Statement

We are a new DAO service company that aims to deliver value-aligned and committed service to a handful of DAOs which ignite our passion. Though new to the Gnosis DAO, we hope that a fresh face, with some bold ambition and a background of novel experience will provide material value to the DAO’s governance, and prove an effective delegate that’s worthy of your votes.

In particular, Staworth looks to bring an experienced set of eyes on issues around legal risk, liability and regulatory compliance. We deliver value through detailed review and investigation of the circumstances of governance, and aim to take a lead on issues that touch on legal risk to help safely navigate the DAO through these difficult areas.

I have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. This application does not meet the requirements (specifically has not been active for more than 6 months) and therefore seeks sponsorship.

Thanks in advance for your time and support :pray:

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Application information

:green_square: Date: 09/09/2024

:green_square: Delegate voting address: 0xB0C9F472b2066691Ab7FEE5b6702c28ab35888b2

:green_square: Link to Discord Handle: lxhxr & louneskaci

:green_square: Link to Delegate Platform: link

:green_square: Sponsorship request: No

:green_square: Twitter : Stake Capital

:green_square: Twitter: bneiluj & Lou Kaci

:green_square: Website: Stake Capital

:green_square: Stake Capital Gnosis Validator: Validator

Nomination Statement

Stake Capital represented by Julien Bouteloup is pleased to submit our application for the GnosisDAO delegate program.

With our rich experience and strong commitment to DeFi, Stake Capital is well-positioned to play a crucial role within GnosisDAO. We are impressed by the transparent and collaborative approach in managing the ecosystem. The ability to innovate and adapt to the ecosystem’s needs makes Gnosis a leader in blockchain infrastructure.

We are eager to contribute and remain at your disposal for the next steps of the application.

We have read and understood the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. This request meets the eligibility criteria.

Skate Capital Team

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Applicant Information

Nomination Statement

gm, this is Max. I have been involved in crypto since late 2017, and in the last 3 years I have led the ecosystem expansion at Everclear (prev. Connext) - supporting it to reach $1B in TVL, and partnership with the biggest projects. I am also a top 20 delegate in the ArbitrumDAO.

I am a builder.
With hands-on experience in what entrepreneurs, developers, and creatives need to build successful onchain infrastructure and apps, I aim to bring long-term value to the Gnosis ecosystem.

I’ve been a long-time fan of Gnosis (and a heavy user of the previous xDAI chain). I collaborate with the Gnosis Guild team and use all the products within the Gnosis constellation. Gnosis has high potential and impact with a clear mission in the crypto space.

I want to contribute to its success from a non-political perspective. I’m not focused on governance processes but on attracting builders and unique use cases to complement Gnosis services. As a delegate, I want to ensure we steer the DAO towards enabling the most fertile ecosystem.

I have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. This application meets the eligibility requirements.

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Arana Digital Delegate Program Application

Applicant Information

Nomination Statement

We are a governance group composed of ex-Michigan Blockchain members. Our team is currently made up of five individuals, all of which are deeply steeped in the crypto space and have multiple years of participation in protocol governance. With delegation history for DEXs, money markets, L2s, liquid staking protocols, and stablecoins, we’re acclimated with a breadth of sectors. We bring a diversity of experience to DAOs–our members have consulted for companies like Immutable and dYdX, worked at crypto investment and trading firms, set up various validator nodes, and run educational events for university students.

Our team has been familiar with the ongoings Gnosis and are impressed with how it differentiates itself from other crypto entities. We started looking more closely into Gnosis Chain in particular when evaluating a proposal to deploy Uni v3 on Gnosis Chain about a year ago. Ever since, we’ve followed the development of the DAO, in particular its uniqueness when it comes to managing a diversified portfolio of various assets–not just in terms of cryptocurrencies but also in venture. Arana’s investment arm has also followed projects associated with Gnosis like Autonolas and are intrigued by how other projects will follow in the future. We hope to contribute to the ecosystem as best as we can from the standpoint of a delegate, just as we have for multiple other DAOs.

As a delegate, we have read and understood the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. This application does not meet the requirements and seeks sponsorship. Thanks for your consideration.

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Gnosis Guild Delegate Application

Applicant Information

Nomination Statement

Gnosis Guild is an Activist Engineering Studio with the values of conviviality, co-ownership, and experimentation at its heart. For over three years, our team’s modular tooling and needs-driven development have secured and operationalized the GnosisDAO’s governance and treasury asset management. These include: Zodiac Reality Module for decentralized Snapshot governance; Zodiac Roles and bespoke tooling for karpatkey’s non-custodial asset management; custom strategies for delegation; token locking and distribution systems for CoW and Safe; and support and development for other GnosisDAO initiatives like Hashi and Gnosis Pay.

As delegates, we seek to advance the DAO’s decentralization, growth, and innovation through our deep technical expertise, leadership, and creativity.

I have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. This application meets the eligibility requirements.

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Thank you everyone for submitting applications, nominations have officially closed.

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Areta Delegate Application

Applicant Information

  • Delegate Address: 0x8b37a5Af68D315cf5A64097D96621F64b5502a22
  • Link to Forum or Discord Handle: @bernard
  • Link to Delegate Platform: Areta Delegate Platform
  • Seeking Sponsorship: No
  • Voting Activity: Tally

Nomination Statement

Areta Governance specializes in supporting DAOs and foundations to establish and grow decentralized governance structures. We develop tailored solutions in governance inception and optimization, ecosystem growth, and service provider selection. Our connected investment bank with deep strategic expertise, enables us to serve our partners holistically, rather than working in isolated governance silos.

We have had the privilege to work for some of the leading companies and DAOs in the crypto space (Safe, Uniswap, Arbitrum, Aave, and dYdX). Examples of our work include managing a larger Aave delegation, setting up key contributor initiatives for Safe DAO, leading the first cross-ecosystem growth initiative for Uniswap and Arbitrum, and crypto-native transactions like the first acquisition of Coingecko or the sale of Solscan to Etherscan.

As long-term supporters of Gnosis and contributors to SafeDAO, we are well-versed in the Gnosis ecosystem and its stakeholders, including key groups like Gnosis Guild and many of the larger delegates.

Over the last year, we have supported key initiatives for SafeDAO with dedicated teams:

  1. Key Contributor Initiative (CES): In an effort to support SafeDAO’s key contributor initiative OBRA, we developed a contribution efficiency system that enables the DAO to operate seamlessly, enhancing transparency and elevating process standards to an institutional level. (Link: Snapshot Vote; Forum Post)
  2. Token Liquidity Event: We supported SafeDAO as a key partner in the token liquidity event with in-depth analyses, process support, and collaboration with large parts of the team. We acted as process lead, sounding board, and governance facilitator. (Link: Forum Post)
  3. Among the most active contributors: We have supported the DAO with analyses and thorough feedback on key initiatives on and off the forum. We are active on all governance calls, providing feedback and strengthening the DAO’s decision-making processes. (Link: Forum Profile)

We are confident in expanding our valued relationship in the Gnosis ecosystem, enhancing our value creation and providing essential support to GnosisDAO to strengthen its governance.

PS: We are mindful we are <24h late and hope to be still considered given it was EthCC week putting the online world on hold for some days <3
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Due to EthCC, this nomination period shall be extended by one week, the deadline to apply is now by Midnight UTC on July 18th.

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Contact & Delegation Address Information

Delegate Voting Address: 0x1B8C7f06F537711A7CAf6770051A43B4F3E69A7e

Point of Contact: @paul2 | @pglavin2 (tg) | @potablepaul (discord)

Website: http://gardens.fund/

Twitter: x.com

Nomination Statement

As one of the few remaining early projects in the ecosystem since the xDai days, we’ve observed many evolutions of this network and the communities and contributors within it, and throughout this have stayed true to our roots, embracing experimentation and community as our core values. Gnosis Chain has been our home since the beginning, and as delegates, we are committed to doing our part as stewards of the network to preserve its DNA as a place that enables grassroots experiments and community-centric growth.

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Breadchain Cooperative Delegate Application

Applicant Information

Delegate Voting Address: 0x9aa83712c3C1158f39C7DbaD7Cf9c300f2bC0987

Link to Forum or Discord Handle: Group - @BreadchainCoop Individual - @TBSocialist TG: @ tbsoc Discord: theblockchainsocialist

Link to Delegate Platform: Breadchain Cooperative - Delegate Platform

Seeking Sponsorship: Yes

Snapshot Profile: Snapshot

Link to Breadchain Discord Server: https://cryptoleftists.xyz/

Nomination Statement

Breadchain Cooperative is a network of cooperative projects building the infrastructure for post-capitalist institutions. The Breadchain Cooperative builds Solidarity Primitives - development tools which help to forge solidarity between individuals and collectives. The first solidarity primitive created by the Breadchain Cooperative is the BREAD community token found on the Bread Crowdstaking Application built on top of Gnosis Chain. The primary infrastructure being built at Breadchain is to ask ourselves what if progressives had their own community currency and credit union? Where would we decide to put resources towards to build a post-capitalist political economy?

Breadchain Cooperative is with Gnosis for the long haul. We chose to move to Gnosis Chain after assessing it as the best ecosystem for us to build a future for our on-chain infrastructure. Our top priority is ensuring the sustainability of the Gnosis DAO community not just financially but also in how it interacts with community members. Governance systems that promote plurality along with harmony are the strongest and we think Gnosis DAO has all the ingredients to have such a community. As mentioned in our Delegate Motivation section of our application, we are prioritizing growing the Gnosis community, representing Gnosis builders, and ensuring community ownership.

We have read and understand the process and expectations for this delegate program and wish to be included on the ballot for nomination. This application may not meet all requirements and seeks sponsorship.

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