From 8fe5468f45d1cafae96cbc0473c4ef47ed0184d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Blessing Krofegha Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:04:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] added a glosary term --- pages/connect/resources/glossary.mdx | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/pages/connect/resources/glossary.mdx b/pages/connect/resources/glossary.mdx index 51ed26994..22a920398 100644 --- a/pages/connect/resources/glossary.mdx +++ b/pages/connect/resources/glossary.mdx @@ -36,6 +36,13 @@ L2 block time is 2 seconds, meaning there is an L2 block at every 2s [time slot] *Post-merge*, it could be said the that L1 block time is 12s as that is the L1 [time slot](#time-slot). However, in reality the block time is variable as some time slots might be skipped. Pre-merge, the L1 block time is variable, though it is on average 13s. +#### Delegation + +Refers to the process of assigning the voting power of your tokens to a designated community member, known as a delegate. +Delegates are individuals who have volunteered to actively participate in the governance of the Optimism Token House. +By delegating your voting power, you enable these delegates to vote on governance matters on your behalf, while you retain full ownership of your tokens and the freedom to use them as you wish. +You can also change your chosen delegate at any time, allowing for flexibility in how your voting power is represented in the governance process. + #### EOA or Externally Owned Account Ethereum term to designate addresses operated by users, as opposed to contract addresses.