I once tried delegating governance tokens to vote, thinking it would be hassle-free, letting "professionals" handle the proposals.

As a result, I checked back after a while, and while my voting record was quite active, I felt more like handing over my flowerpot to the neighbor's big investor to water: he waters very diligently, but the shape of the plant ends up more like his own yard.
To put it plainly, I can't conclude whether governance tokens truly influence the protocol, but it does seem easier to first cultivate a group of people who hold long-term influence.
Recently, everyone has been interpreting ETF fund flows, US stock risk appetite, and crypto price movements together, but hearing this repeatedly makes me want to slow down.
At least now, I prefer to invest a small amount myself; if I make a mistake, it's part of my own review, rather than ending up unable to clearly explain "what I actually agreed to."