Optimism Security Council appointment proposal

What happened

The Optimism Foundation proposed replacing Security Council cohort elections with Lead nominations on October 22, 2026.

What changed

Under the proposal, the Lead would nominate members after Foundation screening. Token House voters could veto each nominee with 20% of active votable OP supply.

What did not change

The Foundation proposes keeping current signers seated until their replacements receive confirmation. The Token House would continue electing the Lead and could remove that person.

Confirmed

• The Foundation proposes ending Security Council cohort elections.
• The proposal requires Foundation KYC/KYB screening before the Lead submits a nominee.
• The proposal gives each appointment a one-week review period and a one-week veto period.
• The Foundation proposes making the changes effective with the next Security Council Lead election, subject to approval.

Still open

• The cited proposal does not establish governance approval or an effective date.
• The proposal does not identify replacement signers.

What it means for an advisor

• Ketju should track ratification because the Lead would gain greater influence over who serves on the bridge’s Security Council.
• If governance approves the proposal, Ketju should review the bridge memo’s description of signer selection and removal.