[PROPOSAL] PUSH Delegate Program - Epoch 1

Simple Summary

This proposal aims to establish a new Push Delegate Program by allocating 50,000 PUSH tokens to five community delegates. These tokens will be vested using Hedgey Finance, allowing delegates to vote on Snapshot. The vested tokens will unlock at the end of the first year of Push DAO v2 (May 2025) if the individual delegates can maintain an 85% participation rate in discussions and snapshot votes.

Abstract

In the Push Delegate Program Epoch 1, we will allocate 50,000 PUSH tokens to incentivize governance participation within Push DAO. Five community members will be selected as delegates, and the tokens will be vested using Hedgey Finance, enabling the delegates to vote on governance proposals via Snapshot. Delegates are required to maintain an 85% participation rate over six months. This participation rate includes both voting and discussions on the governance forum. If this criterion is met, the tokens will unlock and become fully accessible to the delegates. This program is designed to incentivize active participation in governance while ensuring that the most dedicated and engaged community members are rewarded for their efforts.

Motivation

The current state of governance within our DAO relies heavily on the active participation of a few community members and the DAO Council. However, participation rates could be improved, thus improving the effectiveness and resilience of our governance processes. We can ensure a more consistent and reliable voting process by delegating tokens to a select group of committed community members. This Delegate Program aims to address the challenge of low voter turnout and engagement by incentivizing delegates to maintain a high level of participation.

Specification

Overview

  • Delegation of Tokens: 10,000 PUSH tokens will be delegated to five chosen delegates (50,000 PUSH Total).
  • Delegate Selection: 5 Delegates will be selected from the Push DAO community by the DAO Council. We will prioritize active community members and ambassadors from the 3 hubs.
  • Vesting Mechanism: The tokens will be vested using Hedgey Finance, allowing delegates to vote on Snapshot.
  • Participation Requirement: Delegates must maintain an 85% participation rate over the entire vesting period (i.e., Until May 2025).
  • Unlocking of Tokens: If the participation requirement is met, the tokens will unlock for the delegates at the end of the vesting period. The delegates are free to use the unlocked tokens as retroactive compensation for their time and commitment to Push DAO.

Rationale

This Delegate Program incentivizes active participation and ensures that our DAO’s governance processes are more consistent and resilient. By selecting dedicated community members and providing them with a vested stake in the governance process, we can improve engagement and ensure that decisions reflect the will of the community. The 85% participation threshold is a reasonable benchmark that balances commitment with flexibility, ensuring that delegates are active without being overburdened.

Technical Implementation

Two steps will need to be performed to allow delegates to start voting on Push DAO proposals.

STEP 1 - Add the Hedgey Snapshot Strategy to the Push DAO Snapshot space
The details for adding the Hedgey Snapshot Strategy are explained within the Hedgey Finance Docs, and a Push DAO Snapshot Admin will have to add the new Strategy to our space.

STEP 2 - Set Up a Vesting Plan for the selected delegates
The DAO Council will set up a vesting plan for the selected delegates using Hedgey Finance. Token vesting plans mirror traditional vesting in that they may include cliffs, backdated start dates, and flexible vesting schedules. The DAO Council will set a future date for the vesting plan to begin, and there will be one unlock after six months.

Additionally, since the vesting plans are fully onchain, they can be revocable by the DAO Council if a delegate falls below their targeted participation rate.

Voting

FOR:
Launch Epoch 1 of the Push Delegate Program

AGAINST:
Do Not Launch a Push Delegate Program

6 Likes

This is a fantastic proposal!
A well-structured delegate program can significantly enhance a DAO’s governance, engagement, and efficiency. By selecting qualified delegates, Push DAO is sure that diverse perspectives of it’s members are represented and that decisions are made in the best interest of the community.

4 Likes

always good to see community-driven governance being taken to the next level in Push DAO. very cool to have our own community-designed delegate race. certainly a great way to incentivise and attract people to participate in push protocol governance.

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Seeing as this proposal has had sufficient time for discussion and no major material edits. I am initiating the final poll before it can be moved to voting on Snapshot.

  • FOR: Launch the Push Delegate Program
  • AGAINST: Do Not Launch the Push Delegate Program
0 voters
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This moment in my life it’s called:
Decentralization

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It’s your time, my friend. :bell: :purple_heart:

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This Proposal has passed the Snapshot Vote! The DAO Council will share the next steps in the coming weeks :bell: :saluting_face:

5 Likes

I’m convinced that this new Push Delegate Program is a significant step toward a stronger, more committed community. Allocating PUSH tokens to various delegates not only rewards the efforts of the most dedicated members but also ensures active and transparent governance within Push DAO. I believe the key highlight is the consistent participation in votes and discussions; this program fosters sustained engagement in the governance forum, ultimately supporting the ecosystem’s growth. Without a doubt, this strategy is excellent for encouraging participation and consolidating an increasingly involved and united community.

As for me, I’ve already done my part for the ecosystem with my vote. :facepunch:

Keep Pushing! :rocket:

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Thank you for the vote of support ser, hope to see you applying to be a delegate :saluting_face: :bell:

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I’m looking forward to it too! :fire:
I’ve already prepared my slogan :bell:

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This initiative will bring consistency and commitment to governance by incentivizing dedicated community members. Excited to see more active participation and collaboration in Push DAO’s decision-making process. I’ve cast my vote in support on Snapshot.

Let’s keep pushing the Push!:rocket:

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