Author: @jarisjames (Founder of daospace)
Reviewer: @Anria, Rari Foundation
Abstract
This report details the Q4 2025 rewards under the amended RRC-40 Delegate Incentive Program. The fixed-per-activity model introduced in Q2 remains in place, rewarding delegates for onchain voting, rationale posting, and proposal authorship. Each activity is capped at 500 RARI, with a maximum of $1,500 in RARI per delegate. This report summarizes qualifying delegates, payout calculations, and compliance with the eligibility requirements across both Ethereum and RARI Chain governance. As disbursements are now managed through the Foundation multisig, this report does not require a separate onchain vote.
Motivation
The Delegate Incentive Program continues to strengthen governance participation within RARI DAO by rewarding active and transparent engagement. The fixed-per-activity model introduced in Q2 provides a predictable and sustainable framework that balances inclusivity with accountability. For Q4, the focus remains on maintaining consistent participation across both Ethereum and RARI Chain governance while ensuring delegates provide a clear rationale for each vote.
Rationale
The fixed-per-activity model reinforces fiscal responsibility by ensuring rewards are distributed predictably and proportionally to measurable participation. Transparency is upheld through the expectation that delegates provide a rationale for each vote, setting higher standards of contribution and integrity within the delegate ecosystem.
Specifications
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility rules for this report follow the amended framework introduced in Q2 2025 1. To qualify for rewards, delegates were required to meet the following conditions:
Minimum Voting Participation: At least 60% voting participation, as set in RRC-40.
Voting Power Requirement: A minimum of 2,000 veRARI delegated on Ethereum Mainnet, or at least 2,000 RARI voting power on RARI Chain under the dual-governance model.
Active Delegate Thread: Delegates must maintain an active Delegate Thread on the RARI DAO governance forum, posting rationale for each vote during the quarter. (1:1 rationale-to-vote ratio).
Updated Delegate Profile: Tally profile must include delegate name, description, expertise, and past achievements.
Not already paid for delegate services by the Foundation.
Reward Structure
Rewards are fixed per activity and determined individually rather than by a pooled point system. Each eligible delegate’s payout is based on:
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Percentage of votes/rationales participated in
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Number of proposals authored (capped at a $500 in RARI reward per proposal, even with multiple authors)
This fixed model ensures predictable compensation aligned with consistent governance activity.
- Onchain Voting Activity - $500 in RARI
Voting on 100% of onchain proposals earns 500 RARI. Rewards are prorated by participation (e.g., voting on 80% of proposals yields $400 in RARI).
- Voting Rationales - $500 in RARI
Posting a rationale for each vote earns up to $500 in RARI.
Rationale posting carries equal weight to onchain voting, reinforcing the expectation that every vote must be accompanied by an explanation.
Rewards are prorated by the percentage of rationales/votes posted (e.g., 60% completion yields $300 in RARI for rationales + $300 in RARI for voting). Rationales must reflect genuine reasoning, clarity, and independent thought.
- Proposal Authorship - $500 in RARI
$500 in RARI is awarded for authoring proposals that pass onchain. Rewards are split evenly between co-authors. Proposals that already include author compensation are not eligible.
Key Terms
- veRARI: Voting-escrowed RARI
- RRC-40: The passed proposal establishing the Delegate Incentive Program
- Rationale: Delegate explanation of vote posted on the forum
Steps to Implement
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Publish the Q4 Delegate Incentive Program Report on the RARI DAO forum for transparency and recordkeeping.
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The RARI Foundation will review the list of qualifying delegates.
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Once reviewed, payments will be processed directly from the Foundation multisig.
Overall Cost
- Q4 Delegate Rewards Pool: $7,660 USD in RARI
- Admin Fee (daospace): $1,500 USD in RARI
- TOTAL COST: $9,160 USD worth of RARI
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Full Report & Payout Breakdown
1). Delegate: @forexus
Wallet: 0xd8936e602e38dfee5d6466865068b94b1943debf
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Rationales: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $1,000 in RARI
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2). Delegate: @coffee-crusher
Wallet: 0x6a39677F216D8Ea21BE5F95798Cd23d0c454E818
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Rationales: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $1,000 in RARI
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3). Delegate: @jarisjames
Wallet: 0xb04e6891e584f2884ad2ee90b6545ba44f843c4a
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Rationales: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $1,000 in RARI
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4). Delegate: @Jaf
Wallet: 0xCA85c622d4c61047f96e352CB919695486a193e6
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Rationales: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $1,000 in RARI
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5). Delegate: @Money
Wallet: 0x34c2871C3D539C473E40a09158BDff522202E2d5
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Rationales: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $1,000 in RARI
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6). Delegate: @PGov
Wallet: 0x3fb19771947072629c8eee7995a2ef23b72d4c8a
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 5/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Rationales: 6/6 (100%) = $500 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $1,000 in RARI
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7). Delegate: @sohobiit
Wallet: 0xAFd4aa1EeCEfB409E627674F023b235c3b06203D
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 5/6 (83%) = $415 in RARI
Rationales: 5/6 (83%) = $415 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $830 in RARI
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8). Delegate: @Sixty
Wallet: 0xc2971fe806ce4438da09e21fc7be7fb121cf7e13
Proposals Voted - V1 + V2: 5/6 (83%) = $415 in RARI
Rationales: 5/6 (83%) = $415 in RARI
Proposal Author: 0
Payout: $830 in RARI
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Admin Fee: $1,500 USD in RARI
Daospace wallet: 0xd3EDA7aB6Ed6a1836EAB644D86E7f76ABAd75172
