Key Info
- Delegate ENS: ham-delegate.eth
- Delegate Address: 0x49B4564cb533E092D43C628386258F0B78D86c52
- Telegram: @HamDeFi
- Discord: Ham6869
- Twitter: https://x.com/HamDefi
If you are unsure how to delegate through the Reserve Protocol app I’ve recorded a short video tutorial which you can find here.
Introduction
Gm guys, some of you might have seen me kicking around the Reserve Protocol forum, in the discord or even IRL this year at ethDenver or Monetarium 2 but I wanted to introduce myself formally here as well just in case you haven’t.
I’m Ham, I’ve been a community member aka bag holder since 2019, actively contributing through various protocol iterations, all the way from V1 of the protocol, RSV and RPay all the way to where we are today with Yield and Index DTFs. My main focus at present is championing the ETH based Yield DTFs; ETHplus, bsdETH and dgnETH but I also lend my voice and vote where I can on other DTFs when I get the chance.
My main motivation for setting up this delegation platform is based on 0xJMG’s comments on a previous eUSD revenue share proposal. In his comments he outlined his rational for delegate platforms from active community members and how this platform can not only be used vote delegation but also a location to efficiently log receipts of governance participation and my personal rationale behind decisions. With this in mind I hope this delegation platform can enhance governor transparency and accountability and also serve as a guide for others on how to contribute effectively, fostering an inviting and open community that you are proud to be a part of.
Why You Should Delegate to Me
Reserve protocol governance is still immature with the majority of proposals passing on-chain voting with five or less governors voting. I get that not everyone has the time or gas to vote consistently on every proposal and instead becomes rationally disengaged deferring the decision-making to larger holders, assuming they have the protocol’s best interests at heart. Up until now this has been largely true but it may not be true forever. I believe delegation platforms solve this.
My delegation platform is independent and not bound by commercial interests, enabling me to focus on protocol health, resilience and long-term utility over short-term or commercial incentives. I aim to do this by advocating for decentralisation, alignment with RToken mandates, participation in public forums and community-aligned decision-making.
Today, I am asking for your delegation so I can vote on your behalf and make your voice heard.
What Voters Can Expect from Me
- While most of my time is spent thinking about ETH based Yield DTFs and participate in governance protocol wide, including both yield and index DTFs.
- Transparent and well-reasoned votes that reflect the interests of RSR holders like me and you.
- Consistent efforts to decentralise governance by empowering the community’s voice and independent thought.
- Clear and digestible receipts of my voting so you can use this platform to stay informed without spending hours updating yourself on every vote each week.
- A commitment to fostering an open and inclusive community that you are proud to be a part of.
- Development of a service provision similar to the ACIs Skywards programme, providing a service to support stakeholders who want to participate in Reserve Protocol governance including community members who don’t know where to start or supporting protocols submitting RFCs / IPs that align with established templates and governance cadences.
Previous Governance Participation
Reserve Protocol Forum
I’ve highlighted some of my more notable contributions to the ecosystem but you can view the entire summary here.
Addition of Flux’s FTokens to the eUSD collateral basket (May 2023), the first documented collateral basket change proposal in Reserve’s history.
Addition of ETHx to the ETHplus collateral basket, Step 1 (Sept 2024) and Step 2 (Nov 2024)
Removal of apxETH and addition of the Morpho RE7 WETH vault to the dgnETH collateral basket (Jan 2025)
Liquidity analysis of the ETHplus collateral basket (June 2025)
Quarterly Reports; ETHplus, bsdETH, dgnETH
Some Closing Thoughts
To be clear I’m not connected to any individuals or organisations and all views shared are my own. I’m doing this to be more transparent, accountable and so we have a platform to guide others towards more effective contribution.
Please drop feedback below or reach out via any of the socials above. I’ll aim to update this platform weekly with vote receipts, rationale, and other relevant contributions.
Let’s make Reserve governance something worth showing up for.
Delegation Disclaimer
Delegating the voting power of your assets on protocols like Reserve involves several risks. While delegation allows others to vote on your behalf, you relinquish direct control over governance decisions that may impact protocol parameters, asset listings, and upgrades. Firstly, delegates may vote in ways misaligned with your own interests, and in such cases you have limited recourse. Additionally, delegation systems operate via smart contracts, which may carry risks such as bugs, exploits, or unintended behavior. However,
In the case of delegation on the Reserve protocol delegation is non-custodial and can be revoked instantly at any time, allowing you to reassert control over your governance rights when needed,the smart contracts have been heavily audited and live for over two years with zero exploits and delegation has no impact of your staked RSR yield as no fees are charged.