StableLab Delegate Thread

Safe Ecosystem
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CONTACT

Name: StableLab

Delegate Address: stablelab.eth

Governance tracking: Boardroom, Internal tracker

Forum: Matt_StableLab

Discord: Matt_StableLab

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Blog: https://www.stablelab.xyz/blog

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ABOUT

StableLab is a governance firm focused on professional delegation, DAO framework design and product development. We work with various projects, from the ones just starting their journey to decentralization to the most prominent DeFi protocols.

Our systematic framework for DAOs covers governance methodologies, decentralized workforce, implementation, documentation, communication and community engagement. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but we provide a framework of principles and tools we have developed throughout our experience.

We scale DAOs sustainably.

EXPERIENCE

We are the leading professional delegate team with a track record across major DeFi protocols, including MakerDAO, Optimism, Aave, 1inch, Balancer, Element, InstaDapp, Hop and more.

We pioneer delegation work through high governance standards, extensive research, hands-on expertise and the consistent use of a code of conduct. Pushing forward web3 and DeFi since 2018, StableLab’s co-founders previously spent 3.5 years at the Maker Foundation.

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Governance delegates and roles currently (or previously held by StableLab).

View all our proposals, votes and milestones at stablelab.xyz /governance.

VALUES & CONDUCT

A. VALUES - A.R.T.

  1. Active: We participate in every aspect of the governance process, from creating and presenting proposals to providing feedback in the forums and actively voting.
  2. Research: Our decisions are backed by a team of experienced researchers and PhDs.
  3. Trust: We act unbiased and transparent, according to our code of conduct - driven by a strong set of ethics and values.

B. DELEGATE CONDUCT

  • Use values to guide actions.
  • Maintain impartiality and transparency in participation.
  • Rely on data, research and prior expertise for proposals and votes.
  • Apply battle-tested internal policies for consistency.
  • Consult with the team for quality outcomes.

WHY SAFE

Safe is focused on creating Multi-Signature safes to help teams and individuals self custody their assets. We chose to be delegates for SafeDAO to support the future of multi-signature self-custody. With reliable governance, SafeDAO will be able to scale sustainably. We choose to play a key role in turning Safe’s vision into reality.

DISCLOSURE

Through our holding company, we have invested in multiple projects to advance growth and governance for them. See the full list here.

We contribute to various protocols’ governance, such as MakerDAO, Optimism, Aave, 1inch, Balancer, and Element. See the full list here.

When applicable, we will disclose potential conflicts of interest in our rationale.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

By delegating to StableLab, you acknowledge and agree that StableLab participates on a best efforts basis and StableLab will not be liable for any form of damages related to StableLab’s participation in governance.

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Proposal: [SEP #2] Community Initiative To Unpause Token Contract (Enabling Transferability)

Vote: Make no changes/Decide later

Rationale: We believe there should be a clear plan before enabling transferability. We would like to see the DAO mature more and have a clear understanding of how $SAFE will add value to the dao before transferability is unlocked.

Proposal: ​ [SEP #3] Towards clarity on milestones before voting on enabling transferability again

Vote: Option 3

Rationale: It is important to have a plan for how the SAFE token will be used and a clear direction for SafeDAO before token transferability is enabled.

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Proposal: [SEP #4] SafeDAO Constitution

Vote: Accept

Rationale: We voted to accept SEP4 as we believe that the introduction of a Constitution greatly empowers community members to understand their responsibilities and what they should be working towards.

Proposal: ​ [SEP #5] Redistributing Unredeemed Tokens From User Airdrop Allocation

Vote: A+B using ½ for A and ½ for B

Rationale: We would like to see some of the unclaimed airdrop tokens used for new initiatives such as a grant program, funding for public goods, and attracting new safe users later on.

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awesome! what are the A and B in this topic stand for?

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That’s referring to the types of allocation in SEP #5, described here.

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Proposal: # [SEP #6] Safe Grants Program (SGP)

Vote: Accept

Rationale: StableLab supports the launch of the Safe Grants Program and looks forward to seeing how this program impacts the growth and development of the Safe Ecosystem.

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Proposal: Wildcard Reviewer Seat - Wave 1
Vote: Kouros
Rationale: Kouros’ experience at Bankless DAO leading the Treasury Guild and the Grants Committee will be very helpful in assessing and supporting grantees at SafeDAO

Proposal: Product / Business Reviewer Seat - Wave 1
Vote: Adam Hurwitz
Rationale: Adam has proven to be an active and dedicated member of SafeDAO providing crucial support to many. His experience as an open source researcher, product consultant in crypto analytics and UX, Android apps software and in business development has equipped him with skills and context to perform well in this role.

Proposal: Technical Reviewer Seat - Wave 1
Vote: Sohkai
Rationale: Sohkai possesses the skills and context to accurately assess the value propositions and technical merits of grantees proposals to the Safe ecosystem

Proposal: [SEP #7 Governance Framework]
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We fully support the implementation of SEP 7, the SafeDAO Governance Framework, which provides a dynamic structure to guide the growth and development of SafeDAO and streamline governance processes.

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Proposal: [SEP #8] Outcomes-based resource allocation framework (OBRA)
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We support this proposal which provides a structured use of resources to ensure the most efficient and useful utilization of SafeDAO’s assets.

Hello, SafeDAO community, we’d like to inform you that we’ve moved our delegate wallet for increased security to a multisig. As such, we kindly request that you redelegate SAFE to this new address at stablelab.eth.

The following is our new delegate wallet: 0xecc2a9240268bc7a26386ecb49e1befca2706ac9

Thank you!

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Commenting to help with the update thread!

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[SEP #9] Stablecoin allocation
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In favour of this proposal to exchange ARB/OP tokens for stablecoins with the Safe Ecosystem Foundation which would enable SafeDAO to fund OBRA initiatives with stablecoins

[SEP #10] OBRA strategies and budget
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In favour of the five outlined OBRA strategies, the wildcard strategy, and their corresponding budgets to drive progress and lasting value in key areas of the Safe ecosystem. Glad to see community feedback deftly incorporated

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[SEP #11] Governance amendment Season 1 / Sprint 4
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In favour of this proposal as it introduces mechanisms to enhance SafeDAO’s governance and make it more inclusive and effective while addressing operational lapses.

[SEP #12] [OBRA] SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard Services - Curia
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In favour of this proposal to enhance and maintain the governance dashboard by Curia and further offer monthly analytics reports for clearer governance insights. This is deeply valuable for the DAO.

[SEP #13] [OBRA] Module Publishing, Audit Attestation Platform and Marketplace - ZenGuard
Vote: Accept
Rationale: This proposal aims to make Safe{Core} Protocol more extensible and provide an improved experience for developers building modules. This is well aligned with the strategy’s objectives.

[SEP #14] [OBRA] Role-based Access Control & Pilot Browser Extension – Gnosis Guild
Vote: Accept
Rationale: This proposal marks a very strategic step forward in SafeDAO’s improving governance and operational capabilities and we look forward to seeing this ratified by the community.

[SEP #15] [OBRA] Enhancing Governance Accessibility and Participation at SafeDAO - StableLab
Vote: Accept
Rationale: [Own Proposal] We are voting in favour of our proposal to deepen engagement in SafeDAO by improving governance accessibility and participation through frequent updates, live sessions, and operational support.

[SEP #16] [OBRA] Split Delegation - Gnosis Guild
Vote: Accept
Accept: Looking forward to the implementation of split delegation to improve the distribution of voting power and governance participation in general. This will be a key foundation for future initiatives in the DAO if ratified by the community.

[SEP #17] [OBRA] Contribution Efficiency System (CES) - Areta
Vote: Accept
Accept: This Contribution Efficiency System seems to be beneficial in these early, experimental stages of OBRA and will hopefully equip the DAO with some useful learnings to apply in future initiatives.

[SEP #18] [OBRA] FinOps3: Accelerating Asset Management on Safe - LuukDAO
Vote: Accept
Rationale: Offering resources and guidance for easily managing Treasury Systems with Safe is a net positive for the ecosystem, especially ahead of S.A.F.E

[SEP #19] [OBRA] Develop Ecosystem Accounts on Optimism - LuukDAO
Vote: Accept
Rationale: Well aligned with the strategy objectives and promises to increase the number of Safe{Core} Protocol users

[SEP #20] [OBRA] Formalizing the Guardian Role onchain with Hats Protocol - Hats Protocol
Vote: Accept
Rationale: Formalizing the Guardian role and permissions onchain via Hats promises to greatly streamline the onboarding and offboarding process of Guardians

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[SEP #21] SAFE Token Utility
Vote: Accept
Rationale: The community has invested a lot of time and effort into developing these ideas to shape the utility of the SAFE token. I’m excited to see where this leads and how the DAO evolves following the ratification of this key milestone before another token transferability vote can take place.

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[SEP #22] Unpause SAFE Token Contract (Enabling Transferability)
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of the proposal to unpause the SAFE token contract thus enabling transferability which is poised to inspire more growth-oriented activity in the Safe ecosystem and welcome more participants into Safe governance!

[SEP #23] [OBRA] Safe Token Utility Sprint 1
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of this proposal which takes a structured approach to exploring and defining the most impactful use cases for the SAFE token, with respected contributors stewarding the effort.

[SEP #24] karpatkey - SAFE DAO Treasury Management Core Unit
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of this proposal from karpatkey given their reputation in the industry across other reputable projects, and the synergies with karpatkey also managing the GnosisDAO treasury.

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[SEP #25] [OBRA] Palmera Module: Hierarchical Structure
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of this proposal which is poised to further expand the Safe module ecosystem and security audits are crucial in delivering these modules to the ecosystem at large

[SEP 26] [OBRA] Three-Part Research Series on Ethereum Account Abstraction - Ethereum 2077
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of this proposal as a comprehensive report on Ethereum account abstraction is a much-needed evergreen resource, and is well aligned with the values of the Safe ecosystem

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[SEP 28] OBRA Budget Amendments Season 2, Sprint 4

Vote: Option 2

Rationale: In favour of this option because reallocating funds across all strategies will be the most beneficial solution for any teams seeking funding in future Seasons.

[SEP 27] Governance Amendments Season 2, Sprint 4

Vote: Accept

Rationale: In favour of the proposed changes as they make Safe governance more flexible.

[SEP 29] [OBRA] Nounish Safes - rocketman

Vote: Accept

Rationale: In favour of this initiative. It’s very interesting and promises to further expand the protocol’s utility.

[SEP 30] [OBRA] Native Split Delegation on Mobile with Notifications about Delegate Participation - Goverland

Vote: Accept

Rationale: This initiative will significantly enhance governance participation within the Safe eco by making delegation more accessible and transparent and helps SAFE token holders become more engaged and informed.

[SEP 31] [OBRA]: Next generation frontend for decentralized Safe Registry

Vote: Accept

Rationale: The integration of a user-friendly web interface and the Telegram bot will make managing DAOs more accessible and intuitive by leveraging Safe’s account abstraction to simplify web3 usage.

[SEP 32] [OBRA] Continuation of Governance Accessibility and Participation Enhancement at SafeDAO - StableLab

Vote: Accept

Rationale: Own proposal. This continued effort by StableLab will continue to address information asymmetry in SafeDAO and contribute to effective governance in the DAO.

[SEP 33] [OBRA] Safe Accounts for NFC Tags - Citizen Wallet

Vote: Accept

Rationale: In favour of this initiative. It promises to enhance physical transaction capabilities using Safe Accounts through NFC tags, making event transactions simple and secure.

Proposal: [SEP 34] [OBRA] Resource Lock Module - Cometh & Gnosis Guild & OneBalance

Vote: Accept

Rationale: Supporting this proposal will enhance the Safe ecosystem by addressing the current bottlenecks in cross-chain transactions. By implementing the Resource Lock Module, users will benefit from seamless, instantaneous cross-chain interactions, improving overall UX and engagement.

Proposal: [SEP 35] [OBRA] Improve voting UI/UX with SAFE on mobile

Vote: Accept

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it aims to significantly enhance the voting experience for users interacting with SAFEs on mobile devices, aligning with the broader goal of increasing governance participation.

Proposal: [SEP 36]: [OBRA] - Simulations/Demos and Tidbits for All Safe Use Cases

Vote: Accept

Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it offers a practical solution to enhance user understanding and adoption of the Safe wallet. This aligns with our goal to increase awareness and usability within the Safe ecosystem.

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Proposal: [SEP 37] [OBRA] Contribution Efficiency System (CES) Extension - Areta
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We support this proposal because it provides a well-structured and cost-efficient continuation of the Contribution Efficiency System (CES), which has proven successful in facilitating OBRA administrative processes.

Proposal: [SEP 38] [OBRA] Governance Accessibility and Participation Enhancement at SafeDAO - StableLab
Vote: Accept
Rationale: (Self-vote) We support this proposal because it provides a well-rounded and effective strategy to boost governance participation in SafeDAO. The proposed initiative demonstrates prior success and continues to address key issues such as low voter turnout and information asymmetry by offering regular updates, onboarding support, and structured engagement.

Proposal: [SEP 39] [OBRA] Public API Development and Continuation of SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard Services - Curia
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We voted in favour of this proposal as it presents a valuable extension of the SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard, which has proven to be an essential tool for governance data analysis and transparency.

Proposal: [SEP 40] Governance Cycle Amendments Season 3, Sprint 3
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We support this proposal because it introduces necessary improvements to the SafeDAO governance cycle and addresses key issues identified through feedback and retrospectives.

Proposal: [SEP 41] [OBRA] Safe Ecosystem Roundups and Highlights by FinOps3
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We support this proposal because it aims to significantly boost awareness and understanding of the Safe ecosystem through regular content and ecosystem highlights.

Proposal: [SEP 42] [OBRA] Simulations and Report: Safings Accounts and Safe Vaults - Kolektivo Labs & Hopper Protocol
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We support this proposal because it aims to provide valuable simulations and data-driven insights into two promising use cases: Savings Accounts and Safe Vaults. It aligns well with SafeDAO’s strategy to research and implement Safe token utility.

Proposal: [SEP 43] [OBRA] ZK Email Account Recovery - ZK Email
Vote: Accept
Rationale: We support this proposal because it offers an intuitive and secure solution to reduce the risk of permanent asset loss.

Proposal: [SEP 44] Creating SafeDAO’s first revenue stream through Community-Aligned Fees
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of this proposal because it establishes SafeDAO’s financial independence and strengthens community governance. This new revenue stream empowers the DAO to fund initiatives aligned with the DAO’s goals and the broader Safe ecosystem’s priorities.

Proposal: [SEP 45] Implementation of Transition Period for Committees and Councils Structure
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of this proposal because it enables SafeDAO to transition smoothly to a more effective governance model by introducing Committees and Councils with ample time for edits and refinements to the governance change proposal. Pausing new OBRA initiatives and extending the soft launch provision focuses efforts on governance improvements and prevents overlap to foster a cohesive and efficient organization.

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Proposal: [SEP 46] Safe Boost on Gnosis Chain
Vote: Accept
Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it aligns with strategic goals to expand Safe’s user base and activity on Gnosis Chain. Leveraging a structured rewards program incentivizes meaningful interactions while efficiently utilizing existing joint treasury resources.

Proposal: [SEP47] [OBRA]: Lagoon built by HopperLabs: DeFi-Kit Enhancement
Vote: Accept
Rationale: StableLab supports the Lagoon initiative as it offers a comprehensive infrastructure that democratizes access to robust DeFi tools which enables asset managers to seamlessly interact with multiple protocols.

Proposal: [SEP 48] [OBRA] User-friendly Role Generation - Gnosis Guild
Vote: Accept
Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal to enhance the Zodiac Roles Modifier and Pilot, as it will simplify the creation of Roles for non-technical users, broaden the utility of Safe setups, and encourage adoption by enabling complex configurations such as nested Safes and stacked Zodiac modules.

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Proposal: [SEP 49] Introduction of Committee and Council structure within Outcomes-based resource allocation framework (OBRA)
Vote: Accept
Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it establishes a structured and efficient grant allocation process within SafeDAO. Introducing a Strategy Steering Committee and a Grants Council guarantees a higher level of expertise in resource distribution and greatly alleviates some of the most prevalent pain points in OBRA V1.

Proposal: [SEP 50] Establishing a DAO Oversight Committee to bring Strategy, Process & Accountability to Treasury Management to the SafeDAO
Vote: Accept
Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal because it effectively addresses important challenges such as treasury diversification, risk management, and long-term economic sustainability. The proposed committee promises to oversee an RFP process for selecting treasury managers, which will improve transparency and create an open and fair process for the DAO. This committee will also implement accountability measures for the selected manager, ensuring that the process is transparent and fair and allows the community to maintain adequate oversight.

Proposal: [SEP 51] [OBRA] Develop and Integrate Ecosystem Vaults - LuukDAO
Vote: Accept
Rationale: StableLab supports this proposal as it enhances UX, provides secure and optimized yield strategies, and fosters engagement within L2 ecosystems.

Proposal: [SEP 52] [OBRA] Contribution Efficiency System (CES) Bridge Extension-Areta
Vote: Accept
Rationale: StableLab supports continuity in the operational management of OBRA initiatives while the new council structures are being finalized. CES has proven very valuable, and the DAO benefits from its continued activities.

Proposal: [SEP 53] Governance Amendments Season 4, Sprint 4
Vote: Accept
Rationale: In support of amendments to governance to enable increased flexibility and agility in proposing new initiatives and changes within the DAO by allowing all proposal types to be put forward in every Sprint.

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