Who We Are
StableLab is a research and development firm specializing in governance operations and analytics. We contribute to over 20 protocols and ecosystems with exceptional participation metrics. Partners include Arbitrum, Optimism, Aave, Uniswap, 1inch, Balancer, Element Finance, InstaDapp, Lido, and MakerDAO.
We participate in the entire governance process, from initial discussions, proposal creation, and feedback rounds to on- or off-chain polls. Apart from ensuring well-informed decisions, we author proposals where possible.
Our Services
StableLab is proud to offer:
- Governance Operations and Facilitation Services
- Professional Delegate Services
- Research and Governance Analytics
- Grant Program Management and Design
- Governance Systems and Framework Design
Additionally, we can offer frontend and smart contract development services when needed.
Our Experience
We were among the foremost delegates responsible for the recent Arbitrum Short-Term Incentives Program (STIP). We’re a leading contributor and delegate in AAVE and Uniswap, deeply integrated into Optimism and MakerDAO governance, as well as the top Ajna Finance delegate.
Notable achievements:
- Uniswap Accountability Committee - April 2023
- AAVE Orbit Program Participant - May 2023, ongoing
- SafeDAO Grants Program - September 2023, ongoing
- Arbitrum STIP - September 2023
- Lido Governance Research - November 2023
- NEAR Metapool Working Group - December 2023
- Maker Atlas Working Group - January 2024
- Arbitrum LLTIP - January 2024
Examples of Our Client Work
- Aave - Aave Governance Process Update
- Aave - [TEMP CHECK] - Add support for RPL on Ethereum v3
- Arbitrum - Arbitrum STIP Manager
- Arbitrum - Arbitrum Long-Term Incentives Pilot Program
- Hop DAO - Hop DAO Governance Process V0
- 1Inch - Stake $1M DAI to earn yield from DAI Saving Rate
- 1Inch - Governance Process Improvements
- Optimism - Decentralized Finance Governance Committee: Group A
- SafeDAO - Enhancing Governance Participation in SafeDAO
Our People
StableLab was founded by Doo Wan Nam and Gustav Arentoft in 2021 as StableNode. The team comprises 17 members across governance, node operations, and product development domains. Other governance team members include Kenechukwu Eze, Matthew Stein, Raphael Spannocchi, and Nneoma Kanu. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and results-driven enterprise with global operations.
StableLab team members have or pursue PhDs in computer science and economics, masters in political science and business administration, and others. They have a long history of thinking about consensus systems and their practical implications.
One More Thing
We publish a weekly newsletter that educates our audience on hot topics across DAO governance and host a podcast with luminaries from the Web3 movement.
- Newsletter - https://stablelab.substack.com/
- Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@StableLabxyz
- Twitter: https://x.com/StableLab
