Delegates

What is a Delegate?

A delegate is a member of the Scroll community who has been elected to represent other token holders and who votes and participates in governance matters on their behalf. Delegates are selected by token holders who choose to delegate their voting power to them. Delegates are required to follow Scroll DAO’s defined constitution and code of conduct, and must act in the best interest of the token holders whom they represent.

Becoming a Delegate

Being a delegate is a permissionless process. In order to become a delegate, create a profile on Agora, fill out your delegate statement, and open a delegate communication thread on the forum by creating a topic for yourself here.

Delegate Expectations

Delegates for Scroll DAO play a crucial role in shaping the future of our ecosystem. Their participation drives Scroll’s mission forward, fostering a transparent, effective, and community-led governance process.

By accepting the role of a delegate, they agree to adhere to the following expectations and standards:

  • Initiative and Innovation
    • Bring forward new ideas and proposals ranging from ecosystem growth to protocol improvements, community engagement and strategic partnerships initiatives.
  • Governance Engagement
    • Stay informed about all key governance activities and changes within Scroll protocol to participate effectively in discussions and decision-making processes.
  • Transparency in Decision-Making
    • Publish your rationale for governance votes, providing the community with insights into your decision-making process.

Detailed Responsibilities and Commitments

  • Commitment to Governance
    • Active Participation: Consistently engage in governance discussions and voting to ensure informed and effective decision-making.
    • Informed Decision-Making: Base your voting decisions on thorough research and understanding of the proposals, considering their long-term impact on the protocol.
  • Ethical Standards and Integrity
    • Transparency: Openly disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to governance proposals to maintain trust and integrity of the process.
    • Independence: Ensure your decisions are made independently and reflect the best interests of the protocol and its community.
  • Community Engagement and Communication
    • Respectful Communication: Maintain professionalism and respect in all interactions, promoting a supportive and inclusive environment.
    • Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive feedback on proposals and participate positively in the evolution of our ecosystem.
  • Accountability and Responsibility
    • Responsiveness: Remain responsive to outreach from the community and protocol team, participating actively in the governance process.
    • Reporting: Regularly communicate your governance activities and decisions to the community through public forums or dedicated channels.
  • Long-Term Alignment and Participation

    • Alignment with Protocol Vision: Align your governance activities with Scroll protocol’s long-term goals, focusing on sustainability and strategic growth.

Delegate Best Practices

Before deciding to become a delegate, it’s crucial to understand the responsibilities and expectations associated with the role. Review the following guidelines to ensure that you are fully prepared to serve as a delegate for the Scroll community:

  1. Understand the Responsibilities
    1. Delegates are expected to actively participate in the decision-making process and to act in the best interests of the network. Familiarize yourself with the Scroll community guidelines and governance documents.
  2. Review Key Documents
    1. Ensure you have read Scroll’s goals and visions around the future of the protocol such that you’re both aligned and excited by it! These documents will include the constitution, or protocol vision and governance roadmap laid out by the Foundation and community that is core to the mission of Scroll.
  3. Create your Delegate Statement
    1. Create a delegate profile to outline your qualifications, experience, and vision for the Scroll. Your profile will be displayed on gov.scroll.io/delegates and will allow community members to delegate their voting power to you.
  4. Create your Delegate Thread
    1. Use the delegate statement you created as the basis of your Delegate Thread on the Scroll Forum. Yes, it’s ok to copy / paste it for the first post. This is the best place to add rationale on major votes and where community members or other delegates might ask you questions.
  5. Be Prepared to Engage Openly and Continuously
    1. Becoming an active and engaged delegate requires time commitment as well. You should expect to stay abreast on all Scroll developments and community changes over time and help guide the protocol towards its future vision as the ecosystem evolves.
  6. Seek Support and Clarification
    1. If you have any questions or need further clarification on your role or responsibilities, do not hesitate to visit the Scroll governance forums or join us on Discord to ask!

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