August 2025
Feynman Upgrade - Voted FOR
Zero budget ask and a well-audited, open-source rollout keeps risk low and upside high. The upgrade hardens the fee model, boosts EVM compatibility, and removes legacy cruft—directly improving UX for builders and node operator
Community Council Formation - Voted FOR
A lean, six-month pilot gives Scroll a “boots-on-the-ground” crew. While the EGC plots big-picture growth, the Community Council can sprint on micro-grants, local-node boosts, and meet-ups and then feed the real-time data and vibes straight back to the strategy table. Synergy unlocked.
Security Subsidy Program for Scroll Builders - Voted FOR
Builders shouldn’t have to choose between shipping and safety. This Security Subsidy Program makes top-tier security basically free for Scroll-native teams. Meanwhile, Base just launched complimentary security reviews and Arbitrum dropped a $14 m audit fund, if we don’t keep pace, talent will migrate where the guardrails (and budgets) are.
On a personal note, I almost got roasted in the Rho Markets exploit; watching friends scramble for refunds was all the reminder I need that unsecured contracts nuke user trust and treasury alike. With subsidies covering most of the costs, “couldn’t afford an audit” is no longer an excuse.
Better DAO Decisions & Aligned Incentives: Research on Carroll Mechanisms - Voted AGAINST
The idea is forward-thinking and could enrich our governance toolkit, but with a lean treasury we need to focus on initiatives that yield near-term, user-facing impact. Carroll Mechanisms remain at the concept stage, and key implementation details: liquidity requirements, incentive parameters, and contingency planning, still feel tentative.
We’re already gathering solid signal from Negation Games; iterating there first would give us real-world data before committing fresh funds to new research. For now, I’d rather allocate resources to proven programs that provide immediate, measurable value to builders and the broader Scroll community.