Ignas Delegate Platform

Delegation Pitch
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Basic Info

Name: Ignas
Delegate Address: 0x3DDC7d25c7a1dc381443e491Bbf1Caa8928A05B0
Delegate Profile: https://www.tally.xyz/gov/uniswap/delegate/0x3ddc7d25c7a1dc381443e491bbf1caa8928a05b0
X (Twitter): https://x.com/DefiIgnas
Telegram: @ignasdefi

Intro

I’m Ignas, a DeFi solo researcher breathing and living with Defi. My mission is to provide clear, in-depth insights to promote DeFi, helping my audiences stay up-to-date with the latest trends while actively supporting DAO development.

I believe in the decentralized future and it means actively participating in Uniswap DAO in every way I can—whether it’s by serving as a delegate, joining working groups, discussing any proposals or seizing new opportunities that come up. I’ll also be sharing key DAO decisions on X and my blog.

While I am a new DAO member on THIS WALLET, I have been following Uniswap DAO closely since years ago and covered it in my threads, bringing more visibility to the DAO.

Examples of posts: BNB Chain launch 2 (138K views), and Bringing awareness to Uniswap branded Visa card vote (101K views)

Delegate Communication Intent

I’m committed to keeping the Uniswap community informed with regular, transparent updates. I’ll provide clear insights into my voting choices and reasoning to ensure everyone understands the direction I’m headed and why.

Why I Want to be a Delegate

Currently, DeFi DAOs face several internal issues, such as voter apathy leading to governance attacks, insider voting, and voting concentration among a few active voting addresses. Additionally, they face external challenges like regulatory uncertainty.

I believe in a decentralized future, even if it seems naive. However, the current state of crypto is plagued by misaligned incentives that prioritize short-term speculative gains over the core DeFi values of self-sovereignty and custody.

Equally concerning is the trend of McKinsification in DAOs, where decisions are increasingly made by one or two professional consultant delegates. This discourages individual participation, as their opinions and votes have less impact.

To make DeFi DAOs viable, we must align incentives to encourage active participation in governance from the broader crypto community. I believe that community must be at the core of every DAO. Without giving the community a say in protocol governance, we’re no better than the Web2 companies we aim to replace—companies that view their “community” merely as users to extract value from.

I will support initiatives that align token holders with the protocol, such as revenue sharing or other methods to bring value to the token. Token holders are frustrated with exploitative tokenomics that only benefit early insiders who acquired tokens at much lower prices, leaving no upside for new investors. Without incentives to buy and hold tokens, the attractiveness and health of DAOs decline.

Finally, as mentioned, I will highlight key votes and decisions of the DAO on X and my blog, as I believe the general public is often unaware of important actions being taken.

Disclosure

I am the co-founder of Pink Brains, an organization dedicated to promoting various crypto projects through educational content. You can find more info about us here: https://linktr.ee/pinkbrains.

I’m also now stepping up as a delegate for Arbitrum and being very active in Aave, Optimism, and here - Uniswap. I plan to apply as a delegate to other DAOs soon, with the same mission of strengthening them and aligning token holders with the protocol.

I always make appropriate disclosures and recuse myself from voting when necessary.

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  1. Proposal: Forse Analytics for Uniswap Revitalization and Growth Program (Tally)
  • Date Voted: October 1,2024
  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: I think it’s important to see how Uniswap’s incentive programs are affecting the DAO. Offering rewards to get people involved can be expensive, so we need to find out if it’s actually making people more active in the DAO by using Force. Moreover, the choice of three blockchains also seems like a good decision. We don’t need to spread our resources and money too thin across too many chains. These three blockchains have high TVL, so it makes sense to focus on them. By concentrating on these, hopefully it’ll help us analyze how well we’re attracting and retaining users on these networks :slight_smile:
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2. Proposal: [TEMP CHECK] - Onboarding Package for Lisk (Snapshot)

  • Date Voted: October 1,2024
  • Vote: Abstain
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  1. Proposal: [Uniswap Growth Program Trial] (Snapshot)
  • Date Voted: October 17, 2024
  • Vote: In support
  • Rationale: I like how this proposal identified the current issues in Uniswap—it’s spot on.
    I’ve mentioned this before in the previous post, [RFC] AlphaGrowth - Growing Uniswap through Incentives, Distribution, and Co-Marketing. While the initiative may or may not succeed, it’s crucial to experiment with ways to strengthen Uniswap’s brand, image, and reach to maintain and attract new users.

This is especially important as competition increases and Uniswap can’t rely on its first-mover advantage indefinitely. With the launch of Uniswap v4, educating users about its features is essential. Since Uniswap v4 functions more like a platform, establishing a partnership incentive program or any marketing initiatives are a solid strategy.

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4. Proposal: [Updated] Forse Analytics for Uniswap Revitalization and Growth Program (Tally)

- Date Voted: October 21, 2024
- Vote: For
- Rationale: Same reason with the vote on Snapshot. Offering rewards to get people involved can be expensive, so we need to find out if it’s actually making people more active in the DAO by using Force.

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5. Proposal: Uniswap Growth Program Trial (Tally)

- Date Voted: October 24, 2024
- Vote: For
- Rationale: Same reason with vote on Snapshot. While the initiative may or may not succeed, it’s crucial to experiment with ways to strengthen Uniswap’s brand, image, and reach to maintain and attract new users.

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6. Proposal: [TEMP CHECK] - Tally Uniswap Proposal (Snapshot)

- Date voted: November 4, 2024
- Vote: For
- Rationale: I’m in favor of this proposal! Tally has proven its value with so many DAOs using it for on-chain voting. I have no issues with the requested budget, but it would be great if the proposal could outline the new features planned and how they will enhance the governance experience.

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7. Proposal: Supporting Tally’s Development and Enhancements for Uniswap DAO Governance (Tally)

  • Date voted: November 25, 2024
  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: Same reason with Snapshot vote. I voted for. Tally has proven its value with so many DAOs using it for on-chain voting.
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8. Proposal: [TEMP CHECK] Uniswap DAO Principles (Snapshot)

  • Date Voted: December 4, 2024

  • Vote: For

  • Rationale: As I mentioned in my thread https://gov.uniswap.org/t/ignas-delegate-platform/24674?u=ignas, I’m all for initiatives that makes governance more decentralized, neutral, transparent, and resistant to manipulation. This is key to the protocol’s long-term sustainability in DeFi. So, definitely a “yes” from me :slight_smile:

    Other delegates such as Seedgov, Jengajojo,… added great suggestions. Looking forward to seeing it applied!

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9. Proposal: [Temp Check] - Adopt The SEAL Safe Harbor Agreement (Snapshot)

  • Date Voted: December 17, 2024
  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: I think this kind of proposal is really important for every DAO to have a quick response mechanism for attacks and protect user funds. From both a user and delegate perspective, I voted yes.
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10. Proposal: [TEMP CHECK] Scale Uniswap Liquidity on Celo (Snapshot)

  • Date Voted: December 18, 2024
  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: I think collaborating with Celo and the Stabila Foundation is a good move for building a long term partnership between ecosystems. I don’t have any objections. This proposal will boost Uniswap’s liquidity and help expand into new markets.
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Date Voted: December 19, 2024

11. Proposal: [TEMP CHECK] Metal L2: Bridging TradFi and DeFi Through Uniswap V3 (Snapshot)

  • Vote: Abstain
  • Rationale: I echo other delegate’s concerns. Using DAO funds for a new Layer 2 with no long-term operational history feels risky. Potential future issues could impact Uniswap’s reputation :). Voted Abstain

12. Proposal: Discretionary Budget from UAC for Co-Incentive Campaigns (Snapshot)

  • Vote: Allow UAC Surplus Spending
  • Rationale: I think using the surplus budget for co-incentive campaigns is a good move to boost Uniswap’s liquidity and market presence. That being said, it’s important to ensure that the budget isn’t overused and that there’s still enough reserve for future needs :slight_smile:
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13. Proposal: [RFC] Deploy Uniswap V3 on Sonic (formerly Fantom) (Snapshot)

  • Date Voted: December 20, 2024
  • Vote: $250k Incentive Match
  • Rationale: Voted for the $250k Incentive Match. I believe matching the incentive will strengthen Uniswap’s relationship with Sonic and encourage more liquidity providers to join the pools on the Sonic platform.
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Date Voted: January 6, 2025

14. Proposal: Incentive Package for Sonic (Tally)

  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: Same reason with Snapshot vote. Matching the incentive will strengthen Uniswap’s relationship with Sonic and encourage more liquidity providers to join the pools on the Sonic platform

15. Proposal: Scale Uniswap Liquidity on Celo (Tally)

  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: Celo is good :). Voted for with same reason with Snapshot vote.
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Date Voted: January 13, 2025

16. Proposal: Uniswap DAO Principles (Tally)

  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: Voted For with same reason on Snapshot. I’m all for initiatives that makes governance more decentralized, neutral, transparent, and resistant to manipulation.

17. Proposal: Governance Proposal - Adopt The SEAL Safe Harbor Agreement (Tally)

  • Vote: For
  • Rationale: Same reason with Snapshot vote. Its important for every DAO to have a quick response mechanism for attacks and protect user funds.