[1IP 100] Recognized Delegate Program Renewal

Simple Summary

This proposal seeks to renew the 1-inch Recognised Delegates Program (RDP) for another term, incorporating updated performance requirements, revised compensation tiers, stricter participation metrics, and a position cap on funded delegates.

Abstract

The Recognised Delegates Program was established to incentivise active participation and professionalise 1inch DAO governance. Building on the previous term's success, this proposal suggests renewing the Recognised Delegates Program (RDP) for 12 months and funding it with $220,000 USD. This is a reduction from the previous budget while improving performance standards for delegates. This renewal also formalises evaluation through the OPS Working Group / Operations Multi-sig, introduces an explicit 5-position funded-de