Name: Merlin

Address or ENS: 0x5dc2c366706bf35ceccc1b2eaca8b19cc9170428

Discord username: merlin#8786

Verification (Tally profile or tweet): Tally | Merlin

I have read and understood the Delegate Commitment Process: Yes

I understand that becoming a delegate is a significant commitment: Yes, I understand.

My reasons for wanting to be a delegate: I am passionate about DAO governance and the possibilities that it presents. I am also very interested in exploring better ways to achieve public goods funding, and I want to support the work that Optimism is doing by becoming an active delegate.

My view on the Optimistic Vision: I agree with the approach and model of the Optimism Collective. By focusing on promoting positive impact through the funding of public goods, we can build a more productive ecosystem and reward impact-makers.

My view on the first three articles of the Working Constitution:

1. I agree. By being open to experimentation, the collective will be more flexible and responsive. We can learn better, adapt faster, and apply the lessons learned towards the development of the bedrock constitution.
2. Checks and balances are necessary to maintain a balance in power, and a balance in incentives. This is important for effective decentralised governance.
3. I would like to see the Foundation’s influence reduce over time as the governance system becomes stronger.

My Web3 interests:
DAOs, Governance, Visual art, Writing, DeFi, NFTs

Languages I speak and write: English

My skills and areas of expertise:
Design, Product Management, Creative and Educational Writing, Marketing

My favorite Web3 projects: Gitcoin, ENS, DeFiLlama