# Establish a Public Delegate Platform and Delegate Incentivization Program **URL:** \ **Category:** Proposals\ **Created:** [July 18, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858 "2024-07-18T07:09:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jenya\_K](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/jenya_k/32/2672_2.png) [@Jenya\_K](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jenya_K)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/1 "2024-07-18T07:09:37Z")
Proposed by: **Lido DAO Operation Workstream:** @Jenya_K, @kadmil [Agora Team](https://www.agora.xyz/#Product): Charlie Feng ([Twitter](https://x.com/charliecfeng)), Marcela Ochoa ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelaochoa/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelaochoa/)) ## **Motivation:** The goal of creating a public delegate platform and a framework to incentivize delegates’ work is - increase active voting participation, - improve the quality of discussions and feedback, - allow the community to unite and increase protocol safety by activating new tokenholders in governance via Delegation. ## **TL;DR** Proposal is: - Establish an official public delegates platform on the Research Forum - Establish a Pilot six-month Delegate Incentivization Program to the DAO, with the Delegate Oversight Committee evaluating the fulfillment of Key Responsibilities and facilitating the program. - Organize delegate rallies as the initial phase of the program. ## **Specification:** ### Stage 1: Establishing a Public Delegate Platform The **Public Delegate Platform** enables delegates to articulate their principles and aspirations, serving as the main channel for LDO holders to understand Public Delegates and their actions. **Requirements to become a Public Delegate:** 1. Inform the community about your intention to become a public delegate in this thread. 2. Create a Delegate Thread on the Lido DAO Research Forum ([Tane Delegate Thread Example](https://research.lido.fi/t/tane-delegate-thread/7639)) under the “Delegate Platform” category. > **The delegate thread may include:** > > - **Address** (Your Ethereum address or ENS name) > - **Introduction** (Name, Background, Expertise) > - **Contact Information** (Twitter, Discord) > - **Motivation** (Reason for wanting to be a delegate, Objectives, and aspirations within the DAO) > - **Values and Decision-Making Approach** (Core Values, Decision-Making Process) > - **Public Acceptance** (Commitment to the delegate Сode of Сonduct, Alignment with the mission, vision, and purpose of Lido DAO) > - **Disclosures** (Potential conflicts of interest, Positions in relevant assets or competing organizations, Examples or references of past governance activity if applicable) **Expectations of a Public Delegate:** 1. Maintain a voting participation rate above 70% to keep your listing. 2. Inform the community on decisions and rationalizes in the Delegate Thread **Benefits of being a Public Delegate:** 1. Attract token holders and gain recognition as a public delegate of Lido DAO 2. Reimbursement of gas expenses incurred during on-chain voting for all delegates with VP greater than 0.1% of the total token supply 3. Potential to participate in the **Delegate Incentivization Program (DIP)** if approved by the DAO > **Public Delegate Code of Conduct:** > • Act honestly, transparently, and with integrity. > • Vote in the Lido DAO’s best interest. > • Review each proposal professionally and unbiasedly before voting. > • Draw the community’s attention if a proposal is unclear, requires additional research, or is not ready to proceed to vote. > • Provide constructive, well-researched feedback without personal attacks. > • Respect differing opinions. > • Clearly explain vote rationales to the community. > • Be available to discuss proposals and respond to inquiries. > • Inform the community when ceasing active delegation. > • Avoid and disclose any conflicts of interest. > • Disclose potential conflicts related to delegate activities. **Quitting from the Public Delegate List** If a Public Delegate wishes to quit, they must inform their delegators and the Lido DAO community. This includes posting in their Delegate Thread and sending personal messages to tokenholders who they know. We recommend notifying the DAO Operations Workstream as early as possible so that the resignation is timely communicated to voters so they can proceed to re-delegate their voting power. **Maintaining Reliability of the Platform:** The Delegate Oversight Committee oversees the list of public delegates and will take action in cases where a delegate: | Case | Action | | --- | --- | | Does not maintain a voting participation rate above 70% over three months | 1st time: warning, 2nd time: removal | | Does not adhere to the code of conduct | Removal | | Attempts to exploit the system for gas fees | Removal | | Spreads false information or misrepresents data | Investigation and potential removal | | Exhibits abusive or disrespectful behavior | Removal | Actions include closing the delegate’s forum thread, ceasing gas reimbursement, and informing the community about the delegate’s status change to maintain the integrity of the system. The same actions will be taken if a delegate publicly declares that they wants to resign. ### **Stage 2: Delegate Incentivization Program** **Motivation:** To ensure high-quality influence from delegates, we need top-tier professionals with specialized skills specified below. Incentivizing delegates is not just fair but also prevents conflicts of interest, as it ensures they are focused and dedicated. There are cases in the industry when unpaid delegates work in other roles within the DAO, diluting their effectiveness and creating conflicts of interest. By compensating delegates, we maintain their commitment and engagement, and we can rely on strong specialists who are invested in the development of the protocol. **Program Conditions** It is proposed to allocate: **Delegate Insentivization** : - $150,000, to be paid in LDO at the TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) over the program’s duration (September 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025). To incentivize active participation and expert contributions to Lido DAO governance, it proposes to incentivize all delegates with more than 2M LDO delegated on Aragon and Snapshot. All participants meeting the criteria will receive equal shares of the allocated grants. No delegate will receive more than $15,000 worth of LDO for any three months. **Framework Development and Facilitation** : It will be conducted by the DAO Ops Workstream Members and Agora members, under the [[EGG] st2024, v2, Lido Contributors’ Group Grant Funding](https://snapshot.org/#/lido-snapshot.eth/proposal/0x2baf3275d15a8494ff94fef58d93bedd2fc28bfea8519f7e86474fc72dc25076). **Program Steps** 1. **Program Approval and Delegate Oversight Committee** **Formation** This committee will facilitate delegate operations, evaluate performance, distribute incentives, maintain transparent communication with contributors and token holders, and publicly report all changes and events related to the program. The committee will include: @Jenya_K, @kadmil, @Olga_K from Lido DAO Contributors Group, and Charlie Feng, Marcela Ochoa from Agora. 2. **Delegate Application Process** - applications open 14 days after proposal approval. Interested parties must apply to participate in the rally. 3. **Rally Phase** - 3 weeks Token holders (or “Delegators”) will use a unified delegation interface to delegate their voting power in both Snapshot and Aragon. Marketing activities (e.g. Twitter posts and perhaps spaces) will be held to promote delegation during this time. 4. **Compiling the List of Eligible Delegates** After the rally, a list of delegates eligible for incentivization within the pilot cycle will be compiled. **Eligibility criteria:** be a part of a public delegate platform, and possess more than 2M LDO delegated in both Snapshot and Aragon (2M on Snapshot AND 2M on Aragon). 5. **Evaluation and Incentives Disbursement** - Delegates will be evaluated quarterly. The evaluation process will be transparent and will include assessments based on the following criteria: **Quantitative criteria** : - **Vote Participation Rate** : Delegates must participate in at least 70% of votes each quarter. - **Number of Delegated Tokens** : Delegates must maintain more than 2 million LDO tokens delegated on both Snapshot and Aragon. **Qualitative criterion** : - **Participation in Proposal Discussions** : Active involvement in discussions on proposals in the forum and other relevant platforms. The committee will assess the delegate’s fulfillment of key expectations (listed below). The committee’s evaluation will be publicly communicated on this forum. **All participants meeting the criteria will receive equal shares of the allocated grants** if not asked not to be paid at the delegate thread. **Key Expectations of Lido DAO Insetivized Delegate:** 1. **Representing Token Holders:** - Read, analyze, ask questions, provide public feedback, and make decisions on Lido DAO proposals - Ensure actions and decisions resonate with the interests of token holders and the community - Ensure actions and decisions align with [Purpose, Mission, Vision](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-dao-vibe-alignment-purpose-mission-vision/4380) 2. **Community Engagement and Transparency:** - Spark and participate in discussions on forums, crypto Twitter, and other platforms. Engage with the community on important DAO votes (approx. 1 proposal per month) - Conduct independent analysis of proposals that going to move to vote or highlight the need for third-party analysis - Be a part of the public delegate platform 3. **Voting:** - Vote in 70% of votes/quarter - Participate in community update calls 4. **Expertise and Advisory:** - Delegates should provide feedback and expert advice in their respective areas of expertise to contribute to the overall strategic direction and governance of the DAO. **Wishlist or Desired Expertise for Delegates:** - **Business/Strategy:** Skills in business development, strategic planning, and execution. - **Staking:** Deep understanding of the staking market and tech. - **Tech/Dev:** Proficiency in blockchain and development. - **Finance:** Strong background in financial management, analysis, and strategy. - **TradFi/Insti:** Experience in traditional financial institutions and insights into institutional investors’ needs. - **Governance:** Expertise in decentralized autonomous organizations and governance models. - **EF Aligned:** Deep understanding of Ethereum’s principles and active engagement with the Ethereum Foundation. **Note:** I (@Jenya_K) think that it’s good for DAO to have a diverse and expert set of delegates to ensure well-rounded evaluations and decisions on proposals. **Maintaining Reliability** During the pilot cycle, the committee reserves the right to exclude a delegate from the incentivization program based on its assessment. **Procedure:** If exclusion is considered, the committee will publicly announce this intention. A mandatory discussion and feedback 7 days period will follow before finalizing the decision. This final step ensures that any decision to exclude a delegate is transparent, deliberative, and open to community input, reinforcing the program’s commitment to fairness and accountability. **Funding Operations** For the pilot program, LEGO will fund a Delegate Oversight Committee after quarter evaluation, for continuous Delegate Incentivisation. This proposal will be suggested for approval by the Lido DAO via Snapshot vote. If accepted - $150,000 equivalent in LDO is to be transferred via Easy Track motion to the [LEGO committee multisig](https://etherscan.io/address/0x12a43b049A7D330cB8aEAB5113032D18AE9a9030) to be used as grants for delegates incentivization program during 01-SEP-2024 - 28-FEB-2025. ## **Conclusion** In summary, this proposal aims to establish a robust framework for public delegate participation and incentivization within the Lido DAO. By creating an official public delegates platform and implementing a six-month Pilot Delegate Incentivization Program, we aim to increase active voting participation and improve the quality of discussions and feedback. ### **Next Steps** 1. **Snapshot Vote** : The proposal will be put to a Snapshot vote on July 25, if no objection from the community If passed: 2. **Delegate Application Period** : Applications for delegates will be open from August 2 to August 16. 3. **Delegate Rally** : The delegate rally will take place from August 19 to September 7. 4. **Program Start** : The first season of the incentivization program will commence on September 8. 5. **First Quarter Incentives Distribution** : Incentives for the first quarter of the pilot will be distributed from December 2 to December 8. 6. **Second Quarter Incentives Distribution** : Incentives for the second quarter of the pilot will be distributed from March 3 to March 7. ### Q&A - **Can voters overwrite a delegate’s vote?** - **Is voting power only delegated to public delegates?** - **Can the Committee automatically revoke voting power from a delegate?** - **What happens if a delegate who was removed for inactivity wants to return?** - **How many delegates are expected to be in the incentivization program?** - **Will the framework change in the future?** ---
**Author:** ![Lanski](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/lanski/32/4846_2.png) [@Lanski](https://research.lido.fi/u/Lanski)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/2 "2024-07-18T14:13:14Z")
Thanks @Jenya_K for this proposal! I fully support this approach to herding governance and take it seriously: I see it as upholding web3 values, openness and decentralization, instead of centralized and opaque control. Lido’s governance is the governance of almost 1/3 of the stake, and potentially the only entity with comparable power that treats governance with such seriousness. I would be happy to postulate as a delegate should this proposal pass (and I think it should pass). ---
**Author:** ![Leuts](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/leuts/32/4427_2.png) [@Leuts](https://research.lido.fi/u/Leuts)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/3 "2024-07-18T14:27:08Z")
Hello, Anthony from Aragon. As a long term partner, supporter, token holder, and user I am happy to put myself forward as a delegate to Lido should this proposal pass. ---
**Author:** ![Marcela](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/marcela/32/4670_2.png) [@Marcela](https://research.lido.fi/u/Marcela)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/4 "2024-07-18T16:48:00Z")
Thanks, @Jenya_K! Excited to collaborate with the Lido DAO Operations Workstream and the Lido community to promote increased voting and participation in the DAO’s governance. We look forward to bringing our expertise in delegation and share best practices we’ve learned by working with other large protocols on this. Can’t wait to see what Lido can learn (and teach others in the ecosystem) through the Delegate Incentivization pilot. This is the start of something great! Marcela at Agora ---
**Author:** ![ujenjt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/ujenjt/32/240_2.png) [@ujenjt](https://research.lido.fi/u/ujenjt)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/5 "2024-07-18T21:46:47Z")
Thank you for the well-crafted proposal. It is indeed comprehensive and thoughtfully organized. I have a few questions regarding the future steps. Firstly, what will happen once the initial two quarters of the incentive distribution conclude? Will there be any rotation or replacement of delegates? After 1 year? Additionally, do you think it would be beneficial to consider increasing the quorum from the current 5% to at least 7%? I understand that the lower quorum was initially set to facilitate easier vote gathering, but perhaps an adjustment is warranted. Thank you again for your efforts and for considering these points. ---
**Author:** ![SEEDOrg](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/seedorg/32/4048_2.png) [@SEEDOrg](https://research.lido.fi/u/SEEDOrg)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/6 "2024-07-19T00:30:54Z")
Hi there! We are thrilled to see this proposal and having a comprehensive framework for delegates. As managers of Arbitrum’s Delegates Incentive Programs we’ve recently presented a [report](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/from-engagement-to-rewards-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-participation-and-incentives/25671) with some findings that support the motivations here outlined: ∼12% increase in participation from incentivized delegates - so hoping a positive impact for Lido as well! We do have some questions: 1. Is the current proposal comprehensive of the [LIP-21 Simple On Chain Delegation](https://research.lido.fi/t/lip-21-simple-on-chain-delegation/6840) or would it require a separate voting? 2. Are the 2M LDO a possible outcome of the rally phase and **then** an eligibility requirement for the incentives program? (and not a requirement for the Delegate Application Process) 3. What was the rationale behind the 2M LDO threshold? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Tane](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/tane/32/4083_2.png) [@Tane](https://research.lido.fi/u/Tane)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/7 "2024-07-19T07:09:52Z")
Thank you @Jenya_K for putting together the proposal! We believe the introduction of this program is critical to further reinforce the Lido DAO governance and contribute to one of [the GOOSE goals](https://research.lido.fi/t/hasus-goose-submission-proposed-goals-for-lido-dao-to-consider/5590), “Lido DAO has effective, decentralized governance”. At Tané, we are in full support of the establishment of the Public Delegate Platform and Delegate Incentivization Program and excited to become officially a Public Delegate to continue to support the Lido DAO governance. ---
**Author:** ![Jenya\_K](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/jenya_k/32/2672_2.png) [@Jenya\_K](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jenya_K)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/8 "2024-07-19T08:20:02Z")
Thank you for the flattering assessment of our work and questions. > [@ujenjt](#): > > Firstly, what will happen once the initial two quarters of the incentive distribution conclude? If the program proves successful and we manage to attract top-class delegates, token holders engage in delegation, and the goal of increasing active participation in the governance process is achieved both from the delegates’ side (quality feedback, benefit to contributors, transparency for the community) and from the active LDOs in governance, then I believe we will conduct a retrospective, see what can be improved, and propose to extend the program and transfer its operations from the LEGO to a separate easy track. > [@ujenjt](#): > > Additionally, do you think it would be beneficial to consider increasing the quorum from the current 5% to at least 7%? I personally believe that this is not just beneficial but can be considered one of the goals of increasing participation in governance. Ultimately, the higher the quorum, the more challenging it is to attack governance, provided that the voting power is decentralized. I personally would like to see an increase in the quorum over the 2-3 year horizon in Lido DAO, but DAO decide. ---
**Author:** ![Jenya\_K](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/jenya_k/32/2672_2.png) [@Jenya\_K](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jenya_K)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 8:53am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/9 "2024-07-19T08:53:17Z")
Thank you for sharing Arbitrum’s data, I also hope the proposal will help Lido DAO. > Is the current proposal comprehensive of the LIP-21 Simple On Chain Delegation or would it require a separate voting? These are different proposals, and this one requires a separate DAO vote. However, you are right in noting that without the implementation of on-chain delegation, this program would be impossible. The on-chain vote for LIP-21 is planned to start on July 30th, so I propose aligning these proposals to avoid any delays. > Are the 2M LDO a possible outcome of the rally phase and then an eligibility requirement for the incentives program? Yes, of course. The 2M LDO is an eligibility requirement for the incentives program. Anyone can become a public delegate of Lido DAO at any time, but the campaign to draw attention to the delegation platform and delegates will be conducted as part of the launch of the incentives program. > What was the rationale behind the 2M LDO threshold? This figure is based on goals for activating new VP, the overall LDO holders portfolio, and past experience. Compensating delegates is essential, but the primary measure of their value is the voting power entrusted to them by token holders. It allows a delegate to qualify with support from one large or 2-3 smaller holders. As this is our pilot program, adjustments may be made based on data collected. ---
**Author:** ![kadmil](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/kadmil/32/1958_2.png) [@kadmil](https://research.lido.fi/u/kadmil)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 9:09am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/10 "2024-07-19T09:09:21Z")
Highly support the initiative! Lido DAO has had a long delegateless run, but more expert input across different initiatives is very, very much welcomed! ---
**Author:** ![Nneoma\_StableLab](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/nneoma_stablelab/32/4862_2.png) [@Nneoma\_StableLab](https://research.lido.fi/u/Nneoma_StableLab)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/11 "2024-07-19T10:02:10Z")
Thank you for the thoughtful proposal to establish a public delegate platform and Delegate Incentivization Program in Lido DAO. As active participants with a 100% voting record in LidoDAO, as seen in our [delegate thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/stablelab-delegate-thread-updated/4904/15), and co-stewards of [delegation-related research](https://research.lido.fi/t/tally-x-lido-dao-research-grant/6043), StableLab sees this initiative as a great opportunity to enhance participation and engagement within LidoDAO and its broader ecosystem. In combination with the implementation of Simple Delegation, this is a great step towards addressing constant quorum challenges, especially in on-chain votes. We look forward to leveraging our expertise as professional delegates and governance facilitators in this new era of LidoDAO! ---
**Author:** ![mattstam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/898d66/32.png) [@mattstam](https://research.lido.fi/u/mattstam)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/12 "2024-07-22T01:35:05Z")
I fully support this proposal and anticipate it will greatly improve our governance process in the long-term. A diverse set of delegates with expertise in different areas will ensure well-rounded, effective governance for the DAO. ---
**Author:** ![zuzu\_eeka](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/zuzu_eeka/32/1157_2.png) [@zuzu\_eeka](https://research.lido.fi/u/zuzu_eeka)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 11:16am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/13 "2024-07-22T11:16:42Z")
Great proposal! Thank you @Jenya_K 1. Will public delegates be represented in UI? and if so, 2. when will they be added there initially, the first wave? 3. How will this happen later on a regular basis, after the first wave? ---
**Author:** ![zuzu\_eeka](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/zuzu_eeka/32/1157_2.png) [@zuzu\_eeka](https://research.lido.fi/u/zuzu_eeka)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/14 "2024-07-22T11:24:46Z")
> [@Jenya\_K](#): > > **Expectations of a Public Delegate:** > > 1. Maintain a voting participation rate above 70% to keep your listing. do I understand correctly that this is A. quarterly? B. in total for snapshots (off-chain) and aragons (on-chain)? It seems to me that it makes sense to give aragon more weight, or how it is planned to motivate delegates not to miss on-chain votes? > [@Jenya\_K](#): > > 1. Inform the community on decisions and rationalizes in the Delegate Thread What are the requirements? All decisions or just once? In what period of time? ---
**Author:** ![ncerovac](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/ncerovac/32/4689_2.png) [@ncerovac](https://research.lido.fi/u/ncerovac)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/15 "2024-07-23T09:06:39Z")
this is great! A public delegate platform can directly help with two really frustrating things across the board in the crypto space. - voter apathy is getting bigger and bigger, especially for projects that are well-established and have existed for numerous years. imo having active public delegators can help LIDO battle governance churn - clarity - public delegators explaining their voting decisions also helps the wider community around LIDO better understand the pros and cons of each proposal fully endorse this and think I’ll sign up to hold LIDO accountable, the lobsters way 🦞 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Jenya\_K](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/jenya_k/32/2672_2.png) [@Jenya\_K](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jenya_K)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/16 "2024-07-23T15:46:25Z")
Thanks for thoughtful questions, happy to share: 1. Yes, the candidate listing is expected to involve: a public thread on this forum and addition to the UI in the delegation section, which will appear after the launch of on-chain delegation. 2. The first cohort will be added after the application period (two weeks after/if the DAO supports the proposal). 3. They will then be evaluated quarterly for expectation fulfillment, and new delegates will be added quarterly as well. Of course, if any delegates engage in malicious activities, they will be removed immediately. ---
**Author:** ![Jenya\_K](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/jenya_k/32/2672_2.png) [@Jenya\_K](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jenya_K)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/17 "2024-07-23T15:52:05Z")
> [@zuzu\_eeka](#): > > > [@Jenya\_K](#): > > > > **Expectations of a Public Delegate:** > > > > 1. Maintain a voting participation rate above 70% to keep your listing. > > do I understand correctly that this is > A. quarterly? > B. in total for snapshots (off-chain) and aragons (on-chain)? > > It seems to me that it makes sense to give aragon more weight, or how it is planned to motivate delegates not to miss on-chain votes? You are correct! **A. In Total** **B. Quarterly** My position is that simplicity is key. Even in its current form, this framework is quite complex, though simpler than most others I have studied during the proposal process. I believe that a delegate who deprioritizes on-chain voting should be flagged by the committee for review to investigate and address the issue. For the pilot, I think this measure is sufficient. ---
**Author:** ![Jenya\_K](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/jenya_k/32/2672_2.png) [@Jenya\_K](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jenya_K)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/18 "2024-07-23T15:54:39Z")
> [@zuzu\_eeka](#): > > > [@Jenya\_K](#): > > > > 1. Inform the community on decisions and rationalizes in the Delegate Thread > > What are the requirements? All decisions or just once? In what period of time? Oh, that’s a great question; it’s not explicitly stated anywhere, and it might be worth adding. Ideally, a delegate should inform about their decisions close to the time of their adoption—vote and then post on the forum about it. Ideally, this should be done within 24 hours of voting. This is important because the thread serves two purposes: a record of actions and a point of information for the token holders represented by the delegate. ---
**Author:** ![zcf](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/zcf/32/4695_2.png) [@zcf](https://research.lido.fi/u/zcf)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/19 "2024-07-24T23:32:31Z")
Charlie from [Agora](https://agora.xyz/) here 👋 We were super excited when @Jenya_K and @kadmil brought up this new initiative & idea – looking forward to supporting here! We’re big believers in the importance of a healthy delegate ecosystem. We believe that strong, mission-aligned delegates can add a tremendous amount of value to governance. Good delegates are rare to come by and takes work. Excited to see Lido take the initiative in building out this Public Delegates system and fostering a community for delegates in Lido. ---
**Author:** ![Sov](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/sov/32/4684_2.png) [@Sov](https://research.lido.fi/u/Sov)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858/20 "2024-07-25T11:17:43Z")
I am supportive of this proposal and would be willing to sign up under this program and participate. Thanks for taking the time to surface and looking forward to seeing where this goes from here. [Next page](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858.md?page=2)