[DIP] Eliminate Unstaking Hold & Slashing Penalty

Simple Summary

Remove the current 30-day unstaking lockup and 20% slashing penalty for $DRV stakers to ensure user freedom and fairness, particularly as Derive navigates a possible acquisition.


Abstract

This proposal eliminates the 30-day lockup period and slashing penalty on $DRV unstaking. With the potential Synthetix acquisition on the horizon, users deserve the ability to make timely, penalty-free decisions about their assets.

Motivation

The Derive protocol is undergoing major strategic discussions, including a possible acquisition. In this environment, locking user funds with harsh penalties:

  • Limits user autonomy
  • Reduces trust in governance
  • Forces stakers into potentially unfavorable terms

Removing the unstaking restrictions will show that the DAO prioritizes transparency, user rights, and adaptability in fast-moving governance environments.

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