True. However, proposals such as these two below in which Horizen is involved and benefits from, would likely qualify even though they are self-disclosing.
Also, Horizen’s wallet voted in both AIP-378 (6.7M) and AIP-454 (4.3M) even though the results would have remained the same had they not voted.
AIP-454: The BANANA Bill: Apes Gotta Eat
“Horizen Labs will act as the Strategic Accounts Manager. Their efforts will focus on, among other things, (i) researching and identifying projects that may be suitable for the Banana Program, (ii) developing relationships with these new projects, (iii) gathering competitor data and conducting market research, and (iv) generally promoting and building brand recognition for ApeChain.”
In this one, Horizen is directly involved and being paid as a “Strategic Accounts Manager”
AIP-378: ApeChain Bid // ApeChain Developed with Arbitrum Technology with Growth Led by Horizen Labs
“Horizen Labs will not seek any form of compensation from the ApeCoin DAO for the scope of work outlined herein, with the exception of revenue generated from participation in ApeChain’s DAC.”
The Arbitrum Foundation is funding it as part of the proposal from which Horizen will receive compensation.