The DAO Delegation Handbook V1
  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Structuring and Growing DAO Delegates
    • Summary
    • Understanding Delegation
    • The Strategic Value of Professional Delegates
    • Case Studies & Industry Benchmarks
      • 1inch
      • Uniswap
      • Push DAO
      • Optimism
      • Sky
      • Lido DAO
      • Gnosis DAO
      • Arbitrum
      • Aave
      • Rari DAO
      • Paraswap DAO
      • Polygon
      • Key Takeaways from Delegate Programs
    • Reframing Compensation
    • Effective Delegate Program Design
      • Delegation Infrastructure
      • Community Engagement & Visibility
      • Accountability & Performance Standards
      • Transparency & Reporting
      • Diversity & Governance Balance
    • Sustaining & Evolving Delegate Programs
    • Ready, Set, Delegate!
    • Appendices
      • Legal Considerations
      • FAQs
      • Glossary
      • Resources
      • Templates
      • Tutorials
  • Part 2: The Delegate´s Roadmap
    • Summary
    • Becoming a DAO Delegate
    • Getting Started: Laying the Foundation
    • Establishing Your Delegate Profile
    • Core Responsibilities of a Delegate
    • Essential Tools for DAO Delegates
    • Exemplary Delegate Practices and Case Studies
    • Scaling Your Impact as a Delegate
    • The Future of DAO Delegation
    • Appendices
      • Legal Considerations
      • FAQs
      • Glossary
      • Resources
      • Templates
      • Tutorials
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  1. Part 1: Structuring and Growing DAO Delegates
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Polygon

Overview

In November 2024, Polygon DAO launched the Delegate Incentive Program (DIP) to improve governance participation, attract skilled contributors, and reward ecosystem engagement. The 12-month pilot program ties compensation to measurable governance contributions, ensuring that active delegates are properly incentivized for their efforts.

The program follows a performance-based model, where quarterly rewards are distributed among selected delegates based on governance activity, voting power, and ecosystem contributions.

Compensation Structure & Eligibility

  • Budget: $60,000 USD (in POL) per quarter, distributed among all eligible delegates.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum 5,000 POL delegated by the application deadline.

  • Active participation in governance, including voting and proposal discussions.

  • Technical expertise in governance systems, security, or protocol improvements.

  • Contributions to Polygon’s ecosystem, such as educational content, research, or advocacy.

Performance-Based Rewards

  • Delegates are ranked based on governance engagement, with up to 20% of total rewards allocated based on voting power.

  • Quarterly assessments ensure that rewards reflect meaningful participation.

Governance & Oversight

Application & Selection Process

  • Application window: November 20 – December 4, 2024

  • Cohort size: 15-20 delegates selected based on governance activity & ecosystem contributions.

  • Quarterly reviews will evaluate performance and allow underperforming delegates to be replaced.

Scoring Rubric

  • Polygon/Ethereum Ecosystem Involvement – Past contributions to governance, project development, or grant programs.

  • Technical Knowledge – Experience in protocol governance, security, or blockchain development.

  • Ecosystem Influence – Community engagement, content creation, or public advocacy.

Priority Consideration

  • Individual delegates & smaller entities within the Polygon community.

  • Strong commitment to educating and onboarding new governance participants.

Implementation Plan & Timeline

  • Q4 2024 – Program announcement & applications open.

  • Q4 2024 – First cohort selection & onboarding.

  • Q1 – Q4 2025 – Quarterly performance evaluations & reward distributions.

  • Ongoing – Adjustments based on governance participation and community feedback.

Key Takeaways

  • Polygon DAO ties delegate incentives to measurable outcomes, ensuring rewards align with governance contributions.

  • Technical expertise is prioritized, fostering informed governance decisions that support protocol upgrades.

  • Quarterly performance reviews maintain high engagement, replacing inactive delegates with more active participants.

  • This program strengthens Polygon’s governance by attracting top contributors and ensuring long-term alignment with its ecosystem.

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