GIP-137: Should Gnosis DAO renew the Delegate Program?

Author: @Kene_StableLab GIP: 137 status: phase 2 type: Funding

Simple Summary

This proposal makes the case for renewing the Gnosis DAO Delegate Program for 6 months. The program lays out the case for delegating 5000 GNO to 10 eligible delegates to ensure that a quorum is met on all DAO proposals. StableLab will administer the program for $20,000 for the entire program duration of six months. StableLab would also require forum administrator access to track participation metrics. Total program cost: $20,000 for 6 months.

Motivation

Six-Month Trial Period Overview After the delegations to the 10 selected delegates were made, the Gnosis DAO’s issue of failing to reach quorum on proposals became a non-issue. In contrast, delegate participation has gradually increased over time. GnosisDAO also saw several delegate-led proposals and biweekly governance calls, which have become an opportunity for clarity on the direction of the Gnosis DAO. Due to issues with the Gnosis DAO Snapshot Subspace, the delegate program could not start on the date it was voted into governance; it started on April 17th instead, after delegations were made to 10 selected delegates.

Total Delegates 10 Total GIPs Tracked 9 (GIP-99, GIP-108, GIP-126, GIP-128, GIP-133, GIP-130, GIP-135, GIP-134 and GIP-132) Overall Voting Rate 82% Overall Communication Rate 76%

Performance Summary

High Performers (100% Voting Rate)

• ACI, Areta, mrtdlgc, Viszla, Staworth

Perfect Communication (100% Comm Rate)

• Areta, mrtdlgc, Viszla, Staworth, Gardens (paul2)

Needs Improvement (<80% Voting Rate)

• Gnosis Guild (44%)
• Stake Capital (60%)
• Breadchain Cooperative (55%) You can look at this sheet for a detailed breakdown of each delegate. The current trial run expires October 17, 2025. Key achievements include:
• 80% proposal quorum success rate
• Increased governance activity and higher quality discussions

Feedback from existing DAO stakeholders is as follows:

• Delegates need compensation to justify time allocation

• Need for objective, measurable performance metrics

• Desire for comprehensive tracking of all participation types

Specification

GNO Delegation

Similar to the initial trial program, the DAO will be allocating a total delegation of 50,000 GNO to all eligible nominees, who will be subjected to a Snapshot selection process, after which the top-selected delegates will each receive a 5,000 GNO delegation that plays a key role in ensuring that the Gnosis DAO continues to reach quorum on its proposals.

Program Structure

Delegate Track (10 positions)

• Requirements:

  • Minimum 200 GNO voting power (delegated or owned)

  • 80% minimum threshold for voting and rationale communication

Selection Criteria

Delegates: Top 10 delegates selected by Gnosis DAO Governance who meet requirements.

Evaluation Criteria

All participants are evaluated monthly on four equally weighted metrics that determine their performance bonus:

1. Voting Rate: Percentage of proposals voted on

2. Rationale Communication Rate: Percentage of votes with written rationales

3. Forum Participation Rate: Frequency and quality of forum contributions

4. Governance Call Attendance: Attendance at biweekly DAO calls

Note: Rationales now have a deadline of being posted three days after the vote closes, to ensure timely communication of rationales.

Data Collection and Transparency

Forum Administrator Access: Execution of this proposal requires granting StableLab forum administrator access to enable tracking of forum participation rates and quality assessment of forum contributions

Monthly Reporting: StableLab will publish comprehensive reports, including:

• Individual participant scores for each metric

• Bonus calculations with full transparency

• Aggregate performance statistics

Program Administration

StableLab’s Responsibilities:

• Monitor all four performance metrics via the forum admin tools

• Calculate and process monthly payments with support by kpk

• Publish detailed monthly performance reports

• Manage delegate communications

StableLab Compensation: $20,000 worth of GNO for 6 months, vesting at the end of two quarters.

Accountability Framework

Monthly Performance Reviews:

• Individual scorecards for all four metrics are published

• Clear documentation of bonus calculations

• Comparison to the previous month's performance

Budget Breakdown

StableLab Administration cost - $20,000 worth of GNO for 6 months, vesting at the end of two quarters.

Next Steps

• Open forum nominations with clear requirements

• Review and host a snapshot-weighted choice selection process based on eligibility

• Delegate 5,000 GNO each to selected delegates

• New program begins with full metric tracking

• Reports are published on the 5th of each month

Success Metrics

• Quorum Maintenance: 100% of proposals meet quorum

• Participation Improvement: Average scores increase month-over-month

• Transparency: All metrics are publicly verifiable

Conclusion

This renewal creates a data-driven governance framework with transparent, measurable performance metrics. The evaluation system (voting rate, rationale communication rate, forum participation rate, and governance call attendance) ensures comprehensive participation, while the forum administrator access enables accurate tracking and reporting.

The program directly addresses stakeholder feedback for ensuring a consistent quorum for Gnosis DAO during this critical strategic period.