Motivation for Delegation

My motivation to serve as a delegate stems from three core beliefs:

1. Technical Depth Enables Better Governance

The future of L2 scaling requires delegates who deeply understand the technical implications of protocol upgrades. Having utilised PolygonCDK in production, I can evaluate PIPs not just theoretically but based on practical experience deploying these systems. This hands-on perspective is crucial for:

- Assessing security implications of smart contract upgrades

- Evaluating performance impacts of protocol changes

- Understanding integration effects across the L2 ecosystem

- Analysing cross-chain interoperability proposals

2. Alignment with Polygon's Vision

Polygon's governance framework, particularly its three-pillar approach (Protocol, System Smart Contracts, and Community Treasury), resonates strongly with my experience building Lumia L2. I believe my expertise can particularly strengthen:

- Protocol Governance: Contributing technical insight to PIPs related to zkEVM implementations

- System Smart Contract Governance: Evaluating upgrade proposals based on real deployment experience

- Community Treasury: Assessing technical merit of funding proposals for L2 infrastructure

3. Bridging Builder and Governance Perspectives

As both a builder and protocol user, I can help bridge the gap between theoretical governance and practical implementation. My experience leads me to advocate for:

- Enhanced documentation and accessibility of governance processes

- Greater technical transparency in upgrade proposals

- Improved tooling for delegate participation

- Stronger integration between protocol development and governance

Commitment to the Role

If selected as a delegate, I commit to:

1. Regular participation in governance calls and forums

2. Detailed technical analysis of relevant PIPs

3. Transparent communication of voting rationales

4. Active engagement with the community on technical matters

5. Contribution to governance documentation and processes

Vision for Polygon's Future

I believe Polygon's future lies in its ability to:

- Scale effectively through specifically zkEVM technology

- Maintain security while improving performance

- Foster innovation in L2 solutions

- Enable seamless interoperability between chains

- Support real-world asset integration

As a delegate, I would work to ensure governance decisions align with these technical capabilities while maintaining the decentralised ethos of the ecosystem.

Conclusion

My motivation stems from a deep technical understanding combined with practical implementation experience. I believe this perspective can help Polygon governance make informed decisions that balance innovation, security, and usability. I'm committed to contributing to Polygon's vision of becoming the value layer of the internet through thoughtful, technically-informed governance participation.

Deniz Dalkilic

Delegate statement

Delegations received