<h1>monetsupply</h1>
<h3>Key Info</h3>
<p>Delegate Address: <a target="_blank" href="https://etherscan.io/address/0x45127ec92b58c3a89e89f63553073adcaf2f1f5f">0x45127ec92b58c3a89e89f63553073adcaf2f1f5f</a><br>
Forum: @monet-supply<br>
Rocketchat: @monetsupply<br>
External Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/MonetSupply">https://twitter.com/MonetSupply</a>  </p>
<h3>Core Values (Optional)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Expand DAI supply and market share</li>
<li>Build bridges between Maker and other protocol communities</li>
<li>Minimize risk of DAI holder losses</li>
</ul>
<h3>Delegate Statement</h3>
<p>My perspective as a potential MakerDAO delegate is driven by the core values outlined above. I’ll try to break them down here to give insight into my future decision making.</p>
<p>Expanding DAI supply and market share - I firmly believe that Maker can’t be financially sustainable at its current scale. We’ll need a substantially larger DAI supply before we can cover our fixed costs and reach a point of positive unit economics. With this in mind, I’m ok to invest into growing our supply and market share even if this leads to negative cashflow in the short to medium term. I see Maker sort of like Amazon or other platform economy companies in the early 2000s - we should be comfortable investing in growth even if this requires raising capital or selling MKR, because this is what will allow us to become financially self-sustainable in the future. That being said, we need to stay focused on cost control so we can reach this crossover point as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Building bridges between Maker and other communities - Beyond competing on price, Maker also competes with other lending or stablecoin offerings based on relationships and narratives. We should focus on building strong ties with other communities, so they can feel invested in our success and have the confidence to incorporate DAI as a key part of their protocol. This goes beyond token listings, and could include co-sponsored grants, self regulatory organizations, or other shared initiatives to drive the space forward.</p>
<p>Minimize risk of DAI holder losses - In my view this is the most important responsibility of the Maker protocol. We offer the safest stablecoin available today, with diversification of collateral, sound governance, and a credible risk backstop from MKR holders. This gives us a huge benefit where people are willing to hold DAI without any intrinsic subsidy from MakerDAO (such as the DSR, which is currently at a nominal 0.01%). Maintaining this focus on safety is not only the right thing to do for users, but also benefits our economics (greater net interest margin for any given stability fee we charge) and regulatory positioning (a safe and sound system is less concerning to prudential regulators). Decisions that benefit MKR holders at the expense of DAI holders are likely to be self defeating over a long enough timeframe.</p>
<h3>Conflicts of Interest</h3>
<p>I hold financial stakes in a broad range of tokens and crypto assets. Most holdings are in my public ENS account monetsupply.eth. I also hold small amounts of BTC plus assets from Cosmos, Polkadot, and Solana ecosystems. Holdings include Maker protocol competitors such as COMP and AAVE.</p>
<p>I have made investments in certain projects / companies on terms not available to the public. This includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>10 ETH investment into LidoDAO LDO tokens (terms posted publicly <a target="_blank" href="https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-ldo-treasury-diversification-part-2/506">here</a>)</li>
<li>Investment of less than $10,000 into <a target="_blank" href="https://rabbithole.gg/">Rabbithole</a> (private funding round)</li>
<li>Employee stock package from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.withtally.com/">Tally</a></li>
</ul>
<p>I’m a core contributor to the Risk Core Unit, and receive income from MakerDAO in this capacity. I also receive employment income from Tally. In the future, I may take part time / contracting work with Aave as part of their proposed risk team.</p>
<p>I’m a reviewer on the Compound and Uniswap grant program committees. Uniswap is planning to begin compensating committee members for their time, so I may receive income from Uniswap Grants in the future.</p>
<p>I participate in several governance protocols beyond MakerDAO. Most of my protocol activity can be seen on Tally <a target="_blank" href="https://www.withtally.com/voter/0x8d07d225a769b7af3a923481e1fdf49180e6a265/governance/compound">here</a>. My voting power currently exceeds the proposal thresholds for Uniswap and Compound governance.</p>
<p>I will make best efforts to update this disclosure statement when there are any material changes. Furthermore, I’ll recuse myself from participation in any cases where I feel I’m unable to make an unbiased decision.</p>
<p>I have read and agree to the <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/recognised-delegate-code-of-conduct/9384">Delegate Code of Conduct</a>.</p>
<h3>Waiver of Liability</h3>
<p>By delegating to me, you acknowledge and agree that I participate on a best efforts basis and will not be liable for any form of damages related to my participation in the Maker Protocol or MakerDAO.</p>


monetsupply

<h1>Flip Flop Flap Delegate LLC</h1>
<h3>Key Info</h3>
<p>Delegate Address: flapper.eth<br>
Forum: @ElProgreso<br>
Rocketchat: @ElPro<br>
Email (optional): <a target="_blank" href="mailto:ElProDAI@protonmail.com">ElProDAI@protonmail.com</a><br>
Introduction Video: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22ut8FuGu_Q">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22ut8FuGu_Q</a><br>
Meet Your Delegate Video: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVUm1Bz0U9A&#x26;t=1577s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVUm1Bz0U9A&#x26;t=1577s</a></p>
<h3>Core Values (Optional)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prioritize the achievements and future success of MakerDAO.</li>
<li>Help the Maker Community to expand its network effects.</li>
<li>As a Delegate I will be the Voice and Vision of the Maker Community and its Core Units.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Delegate Statement</h3>
<p>For the last 30+ months I have been one of the top 10 MakerDAO Voters. I have probably voted over 150+ times with my MKR tokens. And this passion and focus for Maker Governance has been inspired by All of you, and I mean every single one of you. Yes, you have inspired me and help me follow this passion and mission to make DAI the ultimate decentralized stablecoin. It’s a passion that we share–the passion of Maker+DAI changing the world. The dream of making DAI the standard of Decentralized Finance.</p>
<p>My Ethereum Address with its small portion of MKR might have never carried every Poll and Executive Vote, but thru it all I have always help protect the Hat and I have never let high ETH Gas Prices deter me from voicing my opinion and protecting this protocol. My love for the community and passion for
MakerDAO is more important than any ETH gas I have spent. And that commitment and love my Maker Fam, it will never diminish.</p>
<p>I want to be your MKR Delegate because I believe in you. I believe in your passion. I believe and share your dreams. I believe in a fully decentralized DAO composed of community members that are loyal, responsible, and innovative. Community members who want the same success that Maker has achieved today and the greatness that it will achieve tomorrow.</p>
<p>This is why—when I was asked to join a Working Group to help compose MIP38 DAO Primitives State, MIP39 Core Unit Framework, MIP40 Budget Framework, and MIP41 Facilitator Framework, I did not hesitate. I did not have any Fear. Because this is my passion. This is our home. And protect and build our home is what we do as MKR token holders.</p>
<p>Maker Community, I want to represent your Voice. I want to represent your Vision. Yes, I promise to protect MakerDAO from the Fear of innovating, the Fear of pivoting if needed, the Fear of never reaching decentralization, and the fear of governance attacks. I will do this by listening to your believes, your scientific governance theories, and following the path and vision of the Maker Community and its original vision. That same vision that was put together years ago by a community of Finance Nerds who had the hunger and the passion for changing the status quo. I will protect our Maker ways by inspiring my Delegate colleagues to unite and protect the protocol from any outside attackers, and/or attack vectors. We will work together, follow common grounds and stay diligent.</p>
<p>At times, you and I might have had different opinions. Some opinions were probably similar, others were misconstrued because communication in writing can be misinterpreted. Other times, some of you were too busy to participate and voice your opinion. And then there were some of you who wanted to participate but felt your MKR holdings were not going to make a difference.</p>
<p>Well, I am here to tell you that you will no longer be unnoticed. You will no longer be unheard. You will no longer need to attend every meeting, read every Forum Post, review every MIP application–I will represent you. I will be your voice; I will be your eyes and ears–and you will be the heartbeat of Maker Governance. The pulse of the community will not go unnoticed.</p>
<p>It is because we share this common passion that I ask that you delegate your MKR to Flip Flop Flap Delegate. I promised to respect your views and listen to your concerns. I promised to explain why I voted for Polls and Executives and if you disagree with such vote, I will make time to listen to you and hold your hand as we both shape and build this DAO, together as one.</p>
<h3>Conflicts of Interest</h3>
<ul>
<li>At times I might buy, sell, or hold other Crypto Tokens for short &#x26; long-term trading purposes.</li>
</ul>
<p>I have read and agree to abide by the <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/recognised-delegate-code-of-conduct/9384">Delegate Code of Conduct. </a></p>
<p><strong>Waiver of liability</strong></p>
<p>By delegating to Flip Flop Flap Delegate LLC, you acknowledge and agree that Flip Flop Flap Delegate LLC, will participate on a best efforts basis and will not be liable for any form of damages related to participation in the Maker Protocol, or MakerDAO.</p>


Flip Flop Flap Delegate LLC

<h1>Growth, Strength, and Profits</h1>
<h3>Key Info</h3>
<p>Delegate Address: 0xad2FDA5f6CE305d2ceD380fdfA791B6a26e7F281<br>
Name: Field Technologies, Inc. (Headed by Chris Cameron)<br>
Forum: @PaperImperium<br>
Rocketchat: @PaperImperium<br>
Email: <a target="_blank" href="https://ccameron@fieldtechnologiesinc.com">ccameron@fieldtechnologiesinc.com</a>  </p>
<h3>Core Values</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Maximize profits while minimizing risk to the Maker Protocol</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tight internal controls of cost and operations</strong></li>
<li><strong>Position Maker to stand alongside central banks and international finance organizations</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>Delegate Statement</h3>
<p>I see Maker as a powerful, gargantuan force for stabilizing the world economy and enriching MKR holders who take that seriously. <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/monetary-theory-makers-unusual-superpowers/8301">Maker has unique financial "superpowers" that can best be used at scale,</a> which requires the protocol to grow exponentially from its current position. In five years, I want Maker to be well known in all circles of power and finance, and in ten years to be well known in most households. We have an opportunity to do much good in the world, and reap the profits that come with fulfilling that mission. Maker has a destiny, and I am committed to making that destiny manifest.</p>
<p>Maker currently wallows in capital inefficiency and an imperfect method of bridging the real world markets and the protocol. It is as though the world was gifted with Excalibur, and instead of changing the very landscape of the financial world, the legendary blade is left in its sheath, the edge dulled and its potential unfulfilled.</p>
<p>Addressing these problems is my top priority, and have announced a plan to safely allow Maker to move into the publicly traded financial markets, create constituencies to defend Maker politically through a tidal wave of charitable giving financed by vast holdings of governments’ own debts, and scale the supply and reach of DAI by at least an order of magnitude. Maker should only accept rates commensurate with the risk it shoulders, and providing safe sources of revenue to complement our core businesses should be at the forefront of our thoughts. Profits and scale bring with them security.</p>
<p>At the same time, Maker's messaging and profile must undergo similar changes. Maker is no longer a quirky, anti-establishment crypto project. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.crowdcast.io/e/makerdao-speaker-series">I brought a senior representative of the Federal Reserve to speak with us</a>, and also <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/speaker-series-3-representative-ted-budd-wednesday-july-28-12-00-edt-16-00-utc/9458">a member of the powerful House Financial Services Committee</a>. Central banks and international finance organizations now approach us for data. US Senators make their advisors available to us to answer questions about upcoming legislation. Who else has so diligently labored to secure Maker through diplomacy? I need your support -- directly through delegation or indirectly through voting your approval of the initiatives Maker requires -- to ensure Maker sits at least as an equal alternative to central banks, governments, and the traditional financial order.</p>
<p>We have outgrown discussion panels in ivory tower cloisters and now require a seat at the table with the powers we are increasingly interacting with. The world will continue to evolve, and it is vital that we harness that evolution to serve the world and the protocol. Maker offers a different, more benign, path than the existing financial order, and it deserves to be treated as a peer and partner for financial stability and growth -- not feared because we have done a poor job of introducing ourselves to the world.</p>
<p>Maker deserves to move freely in the real world, and its growth will be stunted if it dawdles inside the crypto financial sphere. Crypto is not enough.</p>
<p>We should be financiers to governments, crowned heads, corporate titans, and tomorrow's innovators. The crypto markets are simply too small for this amazing machine we call Maker to realize its full potential to directly alter rates of growth and inflation, while providing a counterbalance to politically incentivized central banks and international agencies. It is imperative we demonstrate both our value as partners for, <em>and</em> our capability to act independently of, established centralized finance.</p>
<p>Maker has many opportunities before it, but it also requires steady hands to avoid unforced errors. There will be enough challenges in front of us without inflicting them needlessly upon ourselves. By delegating your MKR votes to me, I can make sure professional, rigorous processes will be used by all operational core units. <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/real-world-assets-report-2021-05/8672">When messes are made,</a> I will ensure they are cleaned up and that lessons are learned. The <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion_of_responsibility">diffusion of responsibility</a> within the DAO structure makes it difficult to ask hard questions when a hand is held out seeking funds. I have a history of asking those uncomfortable questions, and will continue to do so.</p>
<p>Being a steward of voting power is a responsibility I take seriously. It is not a small thing to relinquish decision-making power to another party. But <strong>I need your support -- either directly through delegation or through voting for initiatives in the plan outlined above -- to help Maker become the beating heart of the world economy.</strong> It does not matter which, as long as you share my vision of what Maker can become.</p>
<p>I am always available to speak in more detail about any issue or concern, and am already well practiced at listening to the privately voiced concerns of MKR holders and community members. Do not hesitate to reach out to me with ideas, problems, new information, or simply to vent.</p>
<p>Communication is important, and that is especially so when some positions are nuanced. Anyone interested in delegating or coordinating votes for a common cause may request inclusion on a weekly summary of position on recent and upcoming votes.</p>
<h3>Conflicts of Interest</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<p>My personal holdings include mainly technology and real estate related assets, with no major  investments in financial services. I will recuse myself from any issue relating to a company that represents >1% of my liquid net worth or >2% of my total net worth (currently Apple, Alphabet, and Gladstone Land).</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Field Technologies, Inc. has no substantial financial holdings, and has historically operated in the cultural resource management consulting space. I will recuse myself and Field Technologies. Inc. from any issue relating to a business partner. Without naming specific companies in advance, these are likely to be limited to large engineering firms and other infrastructure-related construction services providers.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>I have read and agree to abide by the <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/recognised-delegate-code-of-conduct/9384">Delegate Code of Conduct.</a></p>
<h3>Waiver of liability</h3>
<p>By delegating to Field Technologies, Inc., you acknowledge and agree that Field Technologies, Inc. will participate on a best efforts basis and will not be liable for any form of damages related to participation in the Maker Protocol or MakerDAO.</p>


Field Technologies, Inc.

<h1>MakerMan</h1>
<h3>Key Info</h3>
<p>Name: MakerMan</p>
<p>Forum: @MakerMan</p>
<p>Rocketchat: @Maker_Man</p>
<p>Email: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:DaiMakerMan@gmail.com">DaiMakerMan@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>Delegate Address: 0x22d5294a23d49294Bf11D9db8bEda36e104ad9b3</p>
<h2>Core Values</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Stakeholder Recognition</strong> - Micro to Macrocosm. People are important, too.</li>
<li><strong>Secure, Sustainable and Scaleable Systems.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Importance of Data Analytics</strong> to Goal achievement and problem solving.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Delegate Statement</h2>
<p>My service to Maker involves the following commitments:</p>
<ul>
<li>In good and bad economic times, look out for all the important Maker work-economic stakeholders (MKR holders, vault owners, DAI holder and users, MakerDAO, DeFI in general etc.).</li>
<li>To looking at the system of Maker from both the internal <strong>microcosms</strong> of contracts, people, operations to the greater <strong>macrocosms</strong> of DeFI and the real world in terms of governance, law, and finance.</li>
<li>To creating <strong>Safe, Scalable and Sustainable Systems</strong> as Simply and Efficiently as possible.</li>
<li>To <strong>growing</strong> Maker in a way that is Sustainable for the long term.</li>
<li>To use <strong>Data driven analytics</strong> to drive decision-making to achieve goals.  Look towards the future by analyzing the past and present.</li>
</ul>
<p>I arrived at Maker just as the transition from Single Collateral DAI (SCD/SAI) to MultiCollateral DAI (MCD/DAI) was occuring in November 2019. My goals are to consistently to ask the hard questions, look towards building a sustainable future, and doing this by looking at the system from the perspectives of all players using any and all available data. My ideas tend not to be implemented immediately because they break the mold of the ‘what-are-we-doing-today’ mentality that almost every organization I have been a part of does. Therefore, I look for the things that yield the greatest return in the shortest time for the least cost that is good for all stakeholders and the entire ecosystem. I see Maker as rapidly approaching the scale of many smaller nations financially, and so it is going to have to work at a fully international scale and view to navigate deep and difficult waters as it grows from 10B to 1T in assets under management. Maker desperately needs a diverse set of greater minds to focus efforts, both to be efficient, effective and forward thinking. In the highly competitive crypto/defi environment Maker needs to move faster, do it more efficiently, and above all, be willing to be first. This will mean some possible mis-steps, and some potential losses, but with proper management, Maker can continue to stand as a key leader and mover in the fast-paced blockchain Decentralized Finance space.</p>
<p>My goals:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Grow Maker to becoming a $1T entity</strong> with a focus on <em>anti-fragility, decentralization, reducing systemic and user risk, using data/analytics</em> to drive goal achievement.</li>
<li>Continue to work to drive Maker into being one of the most <em>secure, reliable, fully transparent</em> protocols in the space.</li>
<li>Exemplify <em>excellence, integrity, honesty, and openness</em> in the space with action by looking at both the microcosm of the DAO and system of contracts, and Maker integration into the larger DeFI ecosystems as well as how it will integrate into greater Real World of assets, finance, law and politics.</li>
</ol>
<p>My introduction to Maker was started with a new forum thread where I encouraged people to introduce themselves and to learn the Maker basics.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/is-there-a-thread-here-to-welcome-new-forum-members/766">Welcome New Members</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/the-official-welcome-thread/771">The Official Maker Welcome Thread</a></p>
<p>I have a few hundred posts on various topics related to my core values above that can be reviewed here</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/u/makerman/">MakerMan Maker Forum Posts</a></p>
<p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p>
<p>After BlackThursday(BT) the effects on vault owners were still not recognized.  I started up a thread for vault holders to vent, which lead to my work spearheading the Black Thursday Report for the community and an initiative regarding compensation for affected vault holders.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/black-thursday-vault-owners-report-thread">Black Thursday Vault owners report thread</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/compensating-vault-holders-that-liquidated-at-0-bid">Compensating Vault holders that liquidated at 0-bid</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/maker-mcd-ethereum-system-liquidation-report-and-black-thursday-compensation-analysis">Maker MCD Ethereum System Liquidation Report and Black Thursday Compensation Analysis</a></p>
<p>While BT compensation failed to compensate affected vault owners, it allowed everyone in the community to speak and laid the issue to rest for the vast majority of the community.  Hence was a success from this perspective.</p>
<p>For various reasons, I burned out on the Maker community for a time and took a break.</p>
<p>Without compensation at levels above my current employ, my ability to work will be limited to what is strictly necessary to steward over the Maker system to fulfill the above commitments. As a delegate, I promise to be respectful even if I vehemently disagree with a view, listen to all parties no matter what their views, to be a fair decision maker, and open with my views. Good data or cogent argument can and will change my mind on any topic. I also pledge near 100% poll participation unless acts of God interviene. I will stand by all executives to secure the system unless I have strong opposition toward them, in which case, I will make my views publicly known.</p>
<p><strong>Potential Conflicts and Alignments of Interest</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>I have a vault and typically borrow from time to time.</li>
<li>I am a MKR owner my ownership percentage is small relative to my total portfolio.</li>
<li>I do hold DAI most times in various contracts.</li>
<li>Not employed by Maker Foundation or MakerDAO and hold no position in the DAO.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Income from Maker(DAI)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>4K for the BT report (5/2020)</li>
<li>6.3K for work on the BT compensation group. (1/2021)</li>
<li>8.4K via SourceCred DAI rewards. (inception to current)</li>
</ul>
<p>Finally will do my best to communicate with the community regarding my views and positions on upcoming polls and executives, make myself available via e-mail and private forum communication. I also agree to the <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/recognised-delegate-code-of-conduct">Maker delegate Code of Conduct</a> as posted 20210816.</p>
<p><strong>Waver of liability</strong></p>
<p>By delegating to MakerMan you acknowledge and agree that MakerMan will not be held liable for any form of damages or losses related to your delegation of your MKR to MakerMan. By delegating your MKR you still assume full responsibility for votes made on your behalf by MakerMan due to your ownership of MKR. It is your responsibility to understand the risks and costs related to delegation of your MKR, and specifically affirm and agree that at all times you have complete control over this by adding or removing your MKR from my delegation contract.</p>


MakerMan

<h1>Gauntlet</h1>
<h3>Key Info</h3>
<p>Name: Gauntlet<br>
Delegate Address: <code>0xB0B829a6AaE0F7e59B43391b2C8a1CFD0C801c8C</code><br>
Forum: @inkymaze<br>
Rocketchat: @inkymaze<br>
Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://gauntlet.network/">https://gauntlet.network/</a>  </p>
<h3>Core Values</h3>
<ul>
<li>Quantitative risk management</li>
<li>Maximizing risk adjusted protocol income </li>
<li>Minimizing insolvent debt to some tolerance</li>
</ul>
<h3>Delegate Statement</h3>
<p>Gauntlet's delegate guidelines are informed by our core values and prior experience analyzing the protocol. For example, our <a target="_blank" href="https://maker-report.gauntlet.network/">Auction Assessment</a> report.</p>
<p>Gauntlet is a platform for risk management and parameter optimization for protocols. As such we will seek to provide insights into quantitative decisions with a focus on market risk. Gauntlet aims to elide ourselves from emotional and politically charged votes that do not readily admit quantitative analysis.</p>
<p>Gauntlet will look to support measures to maximize risk adjusted protocol income through parameter changes, onboarding collateral, or other means. </p>
<p>Gauntlet will look to support measures that do not materially impact the risk of insolvent debt for the protocol. </p>
<p>Gauntlet generally support proposals for protocol development which further ecosystem growth, research, security, and novel use-cases.</p>
<p>We (Gauntlet) have read and agree to the <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/recognised-delegate-code-of-conduct/9384">Delegate Code of Conduct</a>.</p>
<h3>Conflicts of Interest</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gauntlet has and will continue to deploy our <a target="_blank" href="https://gauntlet.network/platform/">platform</a> on other protocols and DAOs.</li>
<li>Gauntlet holds token positions from prior work including but not limited to COMP, LQTY, SUSHI, and BAl.</li>
<li>Gauntlet's investors may hold positions in MKR and other protocols</li>
<li>In a Gauntlet capacity, I sit on the Aave Grants DAO and Compound Grants Program as a reviewer. Myself or additional Gauntlet employees may participate in other governance councils or DAOs in the future. </li>
<li>Gauntlet is an active delegate on Compound and Uniswap.</li>
</ul>


gauntlet

<h1>Tim Black</h1>
<h3>Key Info</h3>
<p>Delegate Address: <a target="_blank" href="https://etherscan.io/address/0x845b36e1e4f41a361dd711bda8ea239bf191fe95">0x845b36e1e4f41a361dd711bda8ea239bf191fe95</a><br>
Forum: <strong>@twblack88</strong><br>
Rocketchat: @tim.black<br>
Email (optional): <a target="_blank" href="mailto:timothy.william.black@gmail.com">timothy.william.black@gmail.com</a>  </p>
<h2>Values</h2>
<ul>
<li>Cautious optimism</li>
<li>Long term scalability</li>
<li>Adaptability</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why delegate to me?</h3>
<p>In my humble opinion, being a delegate is simply about responsibility and leveraging aligned incentives.</p>
<h3>Who am I?</h3>
<p>I’ve <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwblack/">been around the block in crypto</a> at both centralized and decentralized companies/communities. Currently, I work at <a target="_blank" href="http://rabbithole.gg/">Rabbithole</a> as my day job.</p>
<p>I <a target="_blank" href="https://github.com/makerdao/community/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+is%3Aclosed+author%3Atwblack88">did some stuff</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://github.com/twblack88">such</a> for community development at the Foundation.</p>
<h3>Delegation as Responsibility</h3>
<p>Applying as a delegate is a forcing function for me: become a better member of the community. In addition, delegation feeds into the two projects I’m still working on, the revised and relaunched <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/badges-are-live-in-the-maker-forum/4503">Maker badges</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/tag/maker-relay">Maker Relay</a>. We have plans to scale Maker Relay into something far more robust eventually. What form it takes is still up for exploring and questions. The Relay makes me a more informed voter, which is great. It’s also an exciting thing to provide, working together for our numerous stakeholders. Completely revised Badges, of course, need no introduction but needless to say, they will be exciting.</p>
<h3>Values</h3>
<p>Cautious optimism -</p>
<p>I've been reading about mindsets a lot recently and operate from this position: “pessimism is easy, whereas optimism is hard.” MakerDAO has already exercised extraordinary caution and restraint in a historical frothy space. I’d vote to stay aligned with the mindset that brought us innovations like liquidations 2.0. Steady testing, reliable math, and thoughtful intention. When it works, then celebrate the process that got us there but still, always aware that there are looming threats to the protocol we need to be conscious of.</p>
<p>Long term scalability</p>
<p>The only thing that matters is that DAI is bulletproof for the long term. I see USDC as a current hairy problem that we'll find an elegant solution to. Then there will be another problem for us to handle. I think with each of these challenges we grow stronger as a community. Stealing a metaphor from Matt Rabinowitz here: I intend to vote for rates parameters and technical decisions that enable <em>walking first and then running</em>. Then, I dunno, like speedboating or something.</p>
<p>Adaptability</p>
<p>Conversely, if you blend my optimism and startup experience into a bit of a paradox, I do think there are nimble opportunities that pop up from time to time that are worth pursuing. I think staying adaptable to <em>layups</em> is key for the team.</p>
<h4>Aligned incentives > conflict of interest</h4>
<p>Interestingly, I don’t have any conflicts of interest; I actually have aligned incentives instead. :smile: The most actionable benefit I can see at the moment is sharing delegate views (whether agreeing or not) via Maker Relay every month on the MIPs cycle or whenever there are contentious votes. Trying to stay impartial (e.g., my opinion would go last).</p>
<p>But <strong><em>also</em></strong>, there is my <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/iamTWB_/status/1404576140585361413?s=20">day job at Rabbit hole</a>. We're building an on-chain resume, and part of that is learning and trying to scale the delegates' experience on-chain. Dogfooding this opportunity and attempting templatization for the rest of the DeFi community is quite literally part of my role. This tends to be how it goes anyways; MakerDAO does a thing in an extremely robust way, the rest of DeFi borrows heavily.</p>
<h4>Possible conflict of interest?</h4>
<p><strong>Payment</strong></p>
<p>It’s worth stating that as a delegate I won’t be doing this all for free. I don’t think it’s fair to expect a 10 hour minimum of weekly work to be an informed voter on behalf of others without <em>some</em> level of compensation. We haven’t figured out the model for this quite yet, once we have the rough edges I will communicate what I think is the best approach.</p>
<p><em>Keeper?</em>
Not sure if operating a keeper is a conflict of interest, but I do have some hope in getting the backstop keeper running on a computer at home. I will probably get sandwiched, but hey, one for the cause, am I right?</p>
<p>I read and agree to follow the <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/recognised-delegate-code-of-conduct/9384">Delegate Code of Conduct. </a></p>


Tim Black

<h1>Planet_X</h1>
<h3>Key Info</h3>
<p>Name: Planet_X</p>
<p>Forum: @Planet_X</p>
<p>Rocketchat: @planet_x</p>
<p>Email: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:botbaby72@gmail.com">botbaby72@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>Delegate Address: 0x00dAeC2C2A6a3FCc66b02E38B7e56dCDFa9347a1</p>
<h2>Core Values</h2>
<ul>
<li>Scaling</li>
<li>Functionality</li>
</ul>
<h2>Delegate Statement</h2>
<p>With regards to Maker I believe two things: Maker has to scale and Maker has to function. </p>
<p>Needless to say, Maker is not going to scale unless the organization is first functional. With functionality, I refer to directions that if left untouched will not damage Maker in the foreseeable future. It is a good-enough approach - not perfection. Accordingly, issues such as governance overhead and organizational focus have me worried. This is also why I believe we need to nurture softer aspects like community spirit and culture carefully. Building a community capable of continuously attracting talent is the goal.</p>
<p>With regards to scaling, I am an out-of-the-closet shameless enthusiast. When I refer to scaling I do not mean to settle for the slow organic growth of a few assets per month, I am talking about configurations capable of eventually handling thousands of collateral types per month.  Naturally, this is not doable with a system depending largely on human interaction which is why I am a big believer in things like automation, incentives, and staking.</p>
<p><strong>Examples of articles by me involving scaling:</strong></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/mkr-from-voting-to-staking-part-1/1052">Staking 1</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/mkr-from-voting-to-staking-part-2/1057">Staking 2</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/mkr-from-voting-to-staking-part-3/1072">Staking 3</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/mkr-from-voting-to-staking-part-4/1075">Staking 4</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/the-menu-method-a-brainsnack/5935">Vault topography</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/maker-and-l2-avoiding-rens-mistake/8537">Avoiding Ren Protocol's mistakes</a></p>
<p><strong>Examples of articles involving functionality:</strong></p>
<p> <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/maker-governance-overhead/1129">Governance overhead</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/governance-forget-about-whales/4995">Dependence on major token holders</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/governance-the-mkr-lifestyle/5165">Shareholder vs Tokenholder</a></p>
<p><strong>Other work:</strong></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/campaigning-vote-no-on-inclusion-poll-for-strategic-marcomms-core-unit-mip-set-may-10-2021/7951/5">Not afraid to sometimes do a hard but necessary job</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/core-unit-mandate-overlap/7210">Telling it like it is</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/informal-poll-marketing-maker/8700">Trying to be constructive</a></p>
<h2>What you get when you delegate to me:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Full-time crypto enthusiast, an investor in Maker since 2016.</li>
<li>Near-total interest alignment, basically looking after my most substantial investment anyway.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/badges/47/devotee?username=planet_x">High attendance rate</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Conflicts of Interest</h2>
<p>I hold other cryptos in addition to MKR, but the relative amounts are such that I do not think it will impair my judgment. If significant portfolio changes are made, I will notify the community.</p>
<p>I hereby agree to the <a target="_blank" href="https://forum.makerdao.com/t/recognised-delegate-code-of-conduct/9384">Delegate Code of Conduct</a></p>


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