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 (NOT YET! Gov forum live Oct 22)
   1. Use the delegate statement you created as the basis of your Delegate Thread on the Scroll Forum (we will share the gov forum once it’s live). 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.