DAOplomats Delegate Platform

Background:

DAOplomats is a crypto-native organisation offering governance-as-a-service. We specialize in enhancing DAO efficiency through comprehensive treasury management, strategic grants programs, and impactful community-building efforts. We focus on enabling DAOs to reach their full potential by driving collaboration, fostering engagement, and maximizing outcomes for the entire ecosystem.

Involvement:

As a trusted partner, we have been working with 1inch, Gitcoin, Everclear, and BanklessDAO on governance, tokenomics, grants, and community building. We are also professional delegates of DeFi platforms like Uniswap, Aave, Compound, Velora, Scroll, Gnosis, Superfluid and Lido DAO, including Layer 2 ecosystems like Arbitrium, Optimism, Scroll and ZKsync.

We aim to participate actively in the discussions and provide regular updates on how we have voted here on the Forum and our Notion. We are among the few delegates in the EVM ecosystem who maintain a transparent voting history that the public can audit.

Political Philosophy

DAOplomats operates based on values and principles that reflect how we vote and collaborate with the broader community. We value open and public collaboration between all stakeholders, ensuring everyone’s voice

  • Positive sum Collaboration
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Disclosure & Liability

DAOplomats are active governance participants in multiple DAOs and Ethereum Layer 2. We might leverage our network to bring up proposals that benefit all stakeholders. We maintain a high level of transparency and will always disclose potential conflicts of interest before voting on proposals, ensuring our operations are always above board.

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Hello and welcome @DAOplomats to the Lazy Summer DAO! Looking forward to your involvement and don’t forget to create and activate your delegate profile via Tally :slight_smile:

Also, check out our governance calendar to stay updated as well as our governance proposal validator!

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

–jensei

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SIP2.5: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDT Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For to support expanding the LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDT Fleet, enhancing protocol scalability and functionality on mainnet through secure cross-chain deployment using LayerZero and clear role-based access controls.

SIP2.7: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For, To support protocol scalability and enhanced capital deployment on mainnet through safe cross-chain governance.

SIP2.8: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For,to enhance protocol robustness and capital efficiency. Adding a new Ark to the HigherRisk_WETH Fleet supports decentralized growth, operational scalability, and reinforces LayerZero’s secure cross-chain governance capabilities.

SIP2.11: Add 3 Arks to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDCe Fleet on sonic
Voted: For, in favor to bolster the LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDCe Fleet on Sonic. The addition of three Arks increases operational efficiency, enhances cross-chain functionality, and supports broader protocol scalability and resilience.

SIP2.13: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_USDC Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For, in favor to support the expansion of the LazyVault_HigherRisk_USDC Fleet. Adding a new Ark strengthens protocol functionality on mainnet and enhances cross-chain execution through LayerZero infrastructure.

SIP2.12: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For, Supported this proposal as the addition of a new Ark enhances the operational capacity of the HigherRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet, utilizing LayerZero for secure cross-chain execution and improved capital deployment.

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SIP5.6: Compensation for Delegates
Voted: For, The proposal fairly compensates active delegates, promotes consistent governance participation, and strengthens DAO engagement

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SIP2.14: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For, Integrating Hyperithm’s institutional-grade Morpho strategy adds a distinct and sophisticated yield source, diversifying the vault beyond typical lending while attracting a new class of capital.

SIP2.15: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For, Adding OETH provides a well-vetted, alternative yield source for the ETH vault, diversifying strategy beyond standard lending protocols and tapping into Origin’s established liquid staking ecosystem.

SIP2.16: Add Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_WETH Fleet
Voted: For, This addition builds on a trusted, existing relationship with Seamless, offering a competitive yield for the vault under the proven risk oversight of BlockAnalitica.

SIP2.17: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_USDC Fleet on mainnet
Voted: Was not able to vote due to wallet issue, but wanted to vote for as it is a standard operational proposal to expand the vault’s capacity on mainnet.

SIP3.5: Delegate Rewards Distribution (June)
Voted: Was not able to vote due to wallet issue, but wanted to vote for as compensating active delegates is a straightforward way to acknowledge their valuable contributions and keep them engaged for the long term.

SIP2.18: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC Fleet on arbitrum
Voted: Was not able to vote due to wallet issue, but wanted to vote for as this is a standard operational proposal to expand the vault’s capacity on Arbitrum.

SIP5.7: Multi-Chain Raft Address Update
Voted: For, Necessary technical upgrade. It addresses a specific compatibility issue in the rewards contract, making the system more reliable and versatile across all active chains.

SIP5.9: Multi-Chain AdmiralsQuarters Role Setup
Voted:
For, This is a necessary operational vote to make the new user withdrawal contract functional. Granting this specific, narrowly-defined role is a standard step to securely activate core protocol features across all chains.

SIP2.19: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDCe Fleet on sonic
Voted:
Missed vote

[SIP5.10] Whitelist multiple addresses on SUMR token
Voted: For,
This is a sensible and proactive preparatory step. Whitelisting these contracts now allows the team to conduct final testing, ensuring the larger migration to Merkl for rewards distribution is smooth and secure.

[SIP5.8] SUMR TR-WG Charter
Voted:
Enabling token transferability is a critical step that requires careful planning. This working group provides the structured and responsible path forward, ensuring the decision is guided by expert research and clear, community-vetted milestones.

[SIP3.7] - Enable MERKL Rewards on all vault markets
Voted: For, This is the crucial first step toward making vault shares truly composable and useful across DeFi. Migrating rewards to a proven, industry-standard system like Merkl is the necessary groundwork for unlocking the full potential of these assets for users.

SIP3.6: Delegate Rewards Distribution (July)
Voted:
For, Delegates brought valuable perspectives to the table in July, and this is the DAO’s turn to recognize that work. Consistently compensating for past contributions is essential for maintaining a healthy and respectful governance partnership.

[SIP5.5.1] July Payouts for Referral Campaign (SIP5.5)
Voted:
For, Following through on promised rewards is a fundamental act of trust. This vote is the final, necessary step to fairly compensate the 226 community members who successfully participated in the referral campaign, reinforcing that contributions to growth are valued and rewarded.

SIP2.25: Add Arks to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC Fleet
Voted:
For, This is a sensible and proactive upgrade to keep the vaults aligned with the best opportunities. Integrating new, high-quality markets from trusted protocols is an essential part of responsible and active management.

SIP2.25: Add Arks to LazyVault_LowerRisk_WETH Fleet
Voted:
For, Yield opportunities in DeFi are constantly shifting. This update is crucial for keeping the vaults competitive by integrating new, high-performing markets from trusted protocols, which directly benefits all depositors through better and more diverse returns.

SIP2.23: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_USDC Fleet on mainnet
Voted:
For, It’s always smart to avoid putting all the eggs in one basket. This brings a completely different and interesting type of yield into the mix from a trusted protocol, which is a healthy way to spread risk and find new opportunities.

SIP2.26: Add 3 Arks to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDT Fleet on arbitrum
Voted:
For, This is about actively managing the vaults to keep them competitive and robust. Adding new, high-quality yield sources from trusted protocols like Morpho, Euler, and Silo on Arbitrum is a smart way to diversify and improve returns for all depositors.

SIP2.26.2: Add 8 Arks to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC Fleet on arbitrum
Voted:
For, This is a responsible expansion of the vault’s strategies on Arbitrum. It thoughtfully integrates new, high-quality yield sources from established protocols like Morpho and Euler, carefully growing the vault’s capabilities and returns for depositors without taking on unvetted risk.

SIP3.8: Governance Staking Rewards extension
Voted:
Abstain, DAOplomats abstain from their own proposals.

SIP2.25.2: Add Arks to LazyVault_LowerRisk_WETH Fleet
Voted:
For, It diversifies the vaults with new yield sources from trusted protocols, all under a proven process where a professional risk manager sets the safety limits.

SIP5.11: Multi-Chain Fleet Token Transferability Enablement
Voted:
For, Enabling transfers for the fleet tokens is essential for proper liquidity management and for unlocking the full potential of these assets for users.

[SIP5.5.2] August Payouts for Referral Campaign (SIP5.5)
Voted:
Missed vote

SIP2.21: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted:
For, The fleet and ark system was designed for this exact kind of modular growth. This is a straightforward execution of that scalable design, helping the vault to adapt and expand its strategic capacity on mainnet through a proven and secure process

SIP3.10: Governance Staking Rewards Extension
Voted:
For, This is a sensible bridge to the upcoming Governance v2. A short extension is a low-risk way to maintain staking momentum and avoid a disruptive incentive gap for the community during this important transition period.

SIP3.11: Delegate Rewards Distribution (September)
Voted:
Missed vote

SIP2.30: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_USDC Fleet on mainnet
Voted:
Missed vote

[SIP5.5.3] September Payouts for Referral Campaign (SIP5.5)
Voted:
Missed vote
SIP2.36 Expedited Upgrade of Legacy Fluid Arks to Enable Reward Harvesting
Voted:
For, By moving legacy arks to the new standard, we stop leaving accrued yield on the table and finally enable reward harvesting for users. It unifies our infrastructure on a battle-tested contract, reducing technical debt while boosting returns.

SIP2.22: Add Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC Fleet
Voted:
Missed vote

SIP5.5.4: October Payouts for Referral Campaign (SIP5.5)
Voted:
For, The metrics are solid, showing growth to over 500 recipients, which proves the incentive model is actually driving engagement. Paying these out promptly is non-negotiable for maintaining user trust and momentum.

SIP2.37: Add Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC Fleet
Voted:
For, It allows us to deploy more capital efficiently while keeping risk spread out across multiple integration points. This is standard maintenance that directly supports the protocol’s ability to scale.

SIP3.11.1: Delegate Rewards Distribution (October)
Voted:
For, With the heavy workload around SUMR transferability and Governance V2, these contributors successfully steered the protocol through a critical month. Consistent payment is the only way to retain this level of engagement and accountability.

SIP5.13: Multi-Chain Foundation Roles Setup
Voted:
For, This authority acts as a safety net during the transition, ensuring we don’t hit any operational deadlocks while migrating to the new system. Ultimately, this vote accelerates the timeline for users to finally access the new staking module and liquid markets.

[SIP3.12] Extend SUMR Rewards for all Lazy Vaults through MERKL
Voted:
For, It avoids the shock of a rewards cliff that could drain TVL, ensuring we keep depositors engaged through the current market downturn. It’s a pragmatic adjustment that prioritizes long-term sustainability without sacrificing our attractiveness to users.

SIP2.39: Offboard the Silo susdx/usdc (127) market from the Arbitrum USDC Vault using Sweep via Timelock
Voted:
For, By sweeping the ark and socializing the loss now, we allow the protocol and remaining users to officially move on. It is better to take the hit, clean up the books, and focus on healthy markets than to let this position linger indefinitely.

SIP5.14: Multi-Chain Raft Address Update
Voted:
For, By socializing losses transparently on-chain, we avoid leaving vaults in a zombie state and provide a clear audit trail for how these crises are handled. It also adds necessary protections, such as token blacklisting, making the protocol more resilient against future market failures.

SIP2.40: Add 3 Arks to LazyVault_HigherRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted:
For, By adding three new Arks, we increase the vault’s capacity to deploy capital efficiently, ensuring we can capture better opportunities for depositors. This is a standard operational upgrade that strengthens our infrastructure and allows the product to scale effectively.

SIP1.1.1: Onboard Updated USDC Vault onto Arbitrum
Voted:
For, With 11 Arks integrated from day one, this fleet is built for maximum diversification, spreading risk more effectively than its predecessor. This is the decisive step needed to provide users with a clean, resilient, and high-quality yield option, putting recent operational challenges firmly behind us.

SIP3.11.2: Delegate Rewards Distribution (November)
Voted:
For, Consistent compensation is vital to retaining high-quality, engaged leadership. We are voting to ensure our delegates remain accountable and motivated to steer the protocol effectively.

SIP5.5.5: November Payouts for Referral Campaign
Voted:
For, The referral program is clearly driving engagement, and executing this payout via MERKL ensures a transparent and efficient settlement. We are simply greenlighting the delivery of rewards that have already been earned.

SIP2.35: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted: For, This is a standard operational vote to expand the capacity of the Higher Risk WETH vault on Mainnet.

SIP2.41: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_HigherRisk_WETH Fleet on mainnet
Voted:
For, By integrating this new Ark, we incrementally increase the vault’s deployment capacity and operational robustness. It ensures the fleet has the necessary infrastructure to manage capital efficiently as the protocol grows. We are supporting this standard maintenance to keep our high-yield strategies optimized.

SIP2.42: Add 1 Ark to LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC Fleet on mainnet
Voted:
For, By onboarding this new Ark, we increase the fleet’s capacity to deploy capital and diversify its integration points. This is a standard infrastructure upgrade that ensures the vault remains efficient and ready to absorb more liquidity without bottlenecks.

SIP3.12.1: Transfer SUMR rewards to NEW Arbitrum USDC Vault
Voted :
For, We are simply redirecting incentives from a deprecated product to the active one, ensuring capital efficiency. Leaving the new vault un-incentivized while “zombie” rewards flow to the old one would be a waste of treasury resources. This vote aligns the new USDC vault with our standard rewards framework (SIP3.12) and provides the necessary yield boost to bootstrap liquidity on the updated infrastructure.

SIP5.5.6: December Payouts for Referral Campaign
Voted:
For, the DAO’s standing commitment under SIP5.5 and maintain trust with the 579 users who actively contributed to the protocol in December. The consistent month-over-month growth in participation serves as clear validation that the referral program is successfully driving user acquisition and activity.

SIP5.12: 5M SUMR Token Budget - Media partner compensation program for TTE
Voted:
For, this proposal is a strategic investment to maximize the impact of the upcoming Token Transferability Event by securing high-quality, measurable coverage from leading DeFi voices. The performance-based bonus structure, requiring over $100M in attributable TVL, ensures that incentives are strictly aligned with tangible protocol growth rather than just vanity metrics.This structured approach converts marketing spend into a verifiable customer acquisition engine, essential for distinguishing SUMR in a crowded market during its critical launch phase.

SIP5.15: Fund Aerodrome Ignition Incentives
Voted:
For, this proposal to ensure a smooth, well-incentivized SUMR token launch on Base via the Aerodrome Ignition campaign. Consolidating the 16.5M SUMR allocation into the Foundation Multisig is a necessary operational move to meet Aerodrome’s strict, time-sensitive funding requirements before token transferability.

[SIP3.13] SUMR Staking V2 USDC Payout - December 2025
Voted:
For, this proposal to execute the first-ever USDC revenue payout to SUMR stakers following the successful launch of Staking V2. Distributing 20% of the protocol’s revenue directly to stakers honors the economic model promised to the community and strongly aligns long-term incentives.
SIP3.11.3: Delegate Rewards Distribution (December)
Voted:
For, to ensure active delegates are fairly compensated for their critical governance work during December 2025.

SIP5.16: Enable transferability of the SUMR Token
Voted:
Missed vote but we wanted to vote for, this proposal because enabling SUMR transferability is the essential final step to launch the token and allow natural market price discovery via Aerodrome Ignition. Utilizing a precise timeguard contract to unlock transfers just two minutes before the official launch guarantees a seamless and secure transition into live trading.

[SIP3.14] SUMR rewards for the HyperEVM Vaults
Voted:
For, to bootstrap the newly launched USDC and USDT vaults on HyperEVM and kickstart the liquidity flywheel on this rapidly growing network. Targeting a 16% APY based on an assumed $5M TVL per vault provides a highly attractive and well-calibrated incentive structure to attract early depositors.

SIP5.17: SUMR Liquidity management on Base
Voted:
For, this proposal because establishing Protocol-Owned Liquidity (PoL) is crucial for ensuring the stability and deep liquidity of the SUMR token immediately following its price discovery phase. Utilizing Arcadia Pro to actively manage this concentrated liquidity is a highly strategic choice, as its non-custodial nature keeps the DAO in full control while efficiently managing inventory risk.

SIP5.18: Aerodrome Metagovernance
Voted :
For, to transition from renting liquidity via expensive one-time bribes to owning our emissions power through a strategic veAERO position. Acquiring this position at a discount via Vexy.fi is a highly capital-efficient way to ensure consistent AERO emissions flow directly into $SUMR liquidity pools.

SIP5.5.7: January Payouts for Referral Campaign
Voted:
For, The referral program is a proven growth engine for the Lazy Summer Protocol, and the steady month-over-month increase to 666 recipients shows it is working exactly as intended. Distributing the 58,981 SUMR and 1,857 USDC allocations via Merkl is a reliable, battle-tested method that ensures a seamless and transparent claiming experience for all users.