Introduction
This post seeks to spark discussion and action regarding Shutter DAO 0x36 delegates and delegation.
Voter and delegate participation data shows that a large amount of SHU voting power is not actively deployed, either directly or through delegation.
Shutter DAO 0x36 members may consider 1) publishing a delegate statement, 2) re-delegating to a new delegate, and/or 3) delegating their currently undelegated SHU voting power.
Voter & Delegation Participation
I compiled an overview of voter and delegate participation across the last 25 Shutter DAO 0x36 proposals on Decent (excluding duplicate and spam proposals). The full dataset, which compiles publicly available date, is available here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VgRDQ3o9sLBhAZITdMZ8qJ3it_86yBnTsE8KnYy1INQ/edit?usp=sharing Please let me know if you spot any errors or omissions.
Key Findings
Only five addresses have a participation rate greater than 50%. Many addresses have a participation rate at 4–8%.
Of the nine current delegates:
- Four are highly active (participation rate greater than 50%): Kleros, pluch.eth, 5pence.eth, and Mikko Ohtamaa
- One is somewhat active (participation rate at 36%): d0z3y.eth
- Four are not active (Participation rate at 0%.): d1xia, Pol Lanski, Philippe Schommers, jlhvc.eth
A large amount of SHU voting power sits with addresses which neither vote nor delegate, and so it does not even appear on this sheet.
Why This Matters
Delegation is not a one-time decision. Delegation creates a principal-agent relationship between the delegator and the delegate. Delegators should conduct periodic reviews to ensure their delegates are actively participating on their behalf.
Governance outcomes are determined by the SHU voting power that actually participates. When large portions of SHU are idle or delegated to inactive delegates, those holders are effectively unrepresented.
Improving participation is about ensuring that existing voting power is actively used, either directly or through delegation.
What You Can Do
These actions are simple, ongoing, and have no fixed deadlines:
1. Become a delegate
Any member can become a delegate by posting a Delegate Statement on the “DAO Delegates” section of the Shutter Forum. A prior voting history is helpful, but not required.
2. Re-delegate if your delegate is inactive
If your current delegate is not voting regularly, consider re-delegating your SHU voting power to a more active delegate. See instructions below.
3. Delegate if you are not voting regularly
If you don’t vote on your own behalf regularly, consider delegating your SHU voting power. See instructions below.
How to Delegate or Re-Delegate
Delegation can be done quickly through either Decent or Snapshot.
Via Decent Navigate to Shutter DAO 0x36 on Decent, connect your wallet, and click on the “Delegate” button. Copy-n-paste your chosen delegate’s address, and click on the “Delegate Voting Tokens” button.
Via Snapshot Navigate to Shutter DAO 0x36 on Snapshot, connect your wallet, and click on the “Delegate” button. Copy-n-paste your chosen delegate’s address, and click on the “Confirm” button.
Closing
The goal is simple: every SHU holder should be represented in governance, either by voting directly or by delegating to someone who actively participates.
Improving delegation quality is one of the most immediate and high-impact ways to strengthen Shutter DAO 0x36 governance today.