
D/acc program Governance Analysis Paper: Optimism Season 8 Intent Ratification
IntroductionThe Optimism Collective has pioneered governance experiments through its unique two-house model that balances token holder interests with community-driven legitimacy. I also had the chance to work with the foundation to pionner a new approach to governance: Deliberative governance (see: https://gov.optimism.io/t/when-is-deliberation-useful-for-optimism-governance/9142). This is why I focus in this paper on a case of governance in the optimism ecosystem. In June 2025, the Collectiv...

D/acc program Governance Analysis Paper: Optimism Season 8 Intent Ratification
IntroductionThe Optimism Collective has pioneered governance experiments through its unique two-house model that balances token holder interests with community-driven legitimacy. I also had the chance to work with the foundation to pionner a new approach to governance: Deliberative governance (see: https://gov.optimism.io/t/when-is-deliberation-useful-for-optimism-governance/9142). This is why I focus in this paper on a case of governance in the optimism ecosystem. In June 2025, the Collectiv...