Statement of Political Philosophy
The Spanish Collective is a group of five active community members who have consistently worked to add value to the Polkadot ecosystem. We believe in fairness, transparency, and respect for everyone in the network. Free participation in OpenGov is crucial for social inclusion and personal growth, helping to strengthen the Polkadot community. A fair and inclusive society is built on giving everyone a voice, creating hope for a better future in the ecosystem.
We focus on making decisions that benefit Polkadot, embracing different perspectives and promoting diversity. Our goal is to keep governance open and accessible, ensuring that all members of the community can contribute and be heard.
Reasons for Consideration in This Program
For a long time, we have been working on creating a Spanish-speaking DAO, but due to various factors, it has never been possible to bring it to life. That’s why we want to start with this collective, where we will take the first steps toward building the DAO we’ve always envisioned.
Our collective has successfully led initiatives to boost governance participation, build community, and support the growth of Polkadot. We’ve organized events and hackathons, managed bounties, created one of the largest staking pools, and run validators on Polkadot and Kusama. We’re also involved in business development and content creation, especially within the Spanish-speaking community.
When it comes to governance, we make sure each proposal is carefully considered and we clearly explain our votes. We value respectful discussions with all proposers and listen to their ideas. Key factors we focus on include community inclusion, the value of the proposal, transparency, the proposer’s reputation, and the long-term impact on the ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure everyone can participate in a fair and open governance process that shapes Polkadot’s future.
As you can see, our team has diverse backgrounds, allowing us to provide informed opinions on the most relevant areas of Polkadot. Additionally, we have the support of several ex-Parity members to assist with more technical proposals, ensuring we address the most critical aspects of OpenGov.
Members Background:
Cervera is the creator of Cryptonitas and he has been creating content for Polkadot and Kusama since 2021. During this time he has been contributing to the ecosystem and the Polkadot and Kusama community in different ways:
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Content creation. He started creating video tutorials about the features of the Polkadot and Kusama networks so that the Spanish-speaking community could learn how to make real use of the network.
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Creation of Pool #61 in Polkadot. The goal is that all those people who do not reach the minimum of DOT have the opportunity to carry out staking on-chain, which benefits the ecosystem by providing security to the network.
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Event organization. During Polkadot Decoded 2022 he organized a viewing party in Valencia (Spain). Also together with Albert, Mimi, Gerard Closa, Slayer, Juanma and Sara, we started the Polkadot World project, which has already carried out several events for the Polkadot community in different Spanish-speaking cities.
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Collaborations. He has participated as a speaker in events such as Among the Stars and the Polkadot World events held in Barcelona and Madrid
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Content curation. With the approval of Bounty #16 and its assignment of curators, he was curator for the audiovisual content creation section of Polkadot and Kusama, where his role was to evaluate the Spanish-speaking audiovisual content that the community produces, based on clear criteria and defined, and reward those creators for their efforts as a tip.
Albert Burgos has been an active contributor to the Polkadot ecosystem since 2020, playing a key role in organizing and promoting the network through various initiatives. He has successfully led significant events such as Polkadot World in Madrid and Barcelona, the Polkadot Hackathon Latam, the Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon, and the Polkadot Ambassador Gathering. Additionally, Albert was part of the organizing team for Polkadot’s event with universities in Mexico, bridging academia and blockchain technology.
Albert has also served as a sponsor and speaker at prominent blockchain conferences like BlockGalicia, Merge Madrid, BDZ, and the Valencia Digital Summit (VDS). His work as a sponsor at the European Blockchain Convention (EBC) further solidified his efforts in raising Polkadot’s visibility across the blockchain space.
He currently serves as a curator for event-related activities within the Spanish Bounty, where he supports the growth of the Polkadot community in the Spanish-speaking world. As a member of the Business Development team for Spain and Andorra, Albert works to connect companies with the blockchain space, helping them integrate innovative solutions into their business models.
In addition to his work on the ground, Albert creates educational content for the Polkadot World YouTube channel and has won the banner contest for the official Polkadot Discord server, demonstrating his dedication to both online and offline community building.
With years of experience, Albert continues to contribute to the growth and success of Polkadot, making him a strong candidate for governance as a delegate
Notable Achievements:
- Polkadot Head Ambassador: Georgi plays a key role in promoting the Polkadot ecosystem and fostering community engagement.
- Member of the BD Bounty Spain Team: Actively involved in business development for the Polkadot ecosystem in Spain, contributing expertise in compliance and regulation.
- Founder of Technical Support Bounty: Established the bounty to support technical initiatives within Polkadot.
- Organizer of Technical Workshops and Hackathons: Has organized several events aimed at education and innovation, including the “Polkadot Prodigy”
highly active in the business development space within Spain, helping bridge the gap between technical innovation and regulatory compliance.
Studying economics at the Jaume I University, CastellĂłn, has been contributing to the Polkadot & Kusama ecosystem for over 3 years. Organization of VDS (Valencia Digital Summit) Polkadot Sponsor & currently coordinating NFT Paris Sponsor for Polkadot. He is Coin Reference (Polkadot Media) founder, and part of the Neurolanche team. He has been a presenter and organizer of both The Week digital event conferences for Polkadot & Kusama and host of the TMP Podcast. Contributed to the VARA Network team and organized the first MeetUp in Valencia for the VARA community. For the community he has created and managed the Spanish-speaking community of Neurolanche and Apillon.
Fredy is a blockchain infrastructure operator. CEO of DragonStake, a validator on the most important networks such as Polkadot, Ethereum, Cosmos and Avalanche among others, since its inception. He currently manages hundreds of millions of dollars in stake, including 2 active Polkadot validators and 3 Kusama validators. He was one of the first Polkadot ambassadors and dedicated the first years of the network’s life to spreading its knowledge throughout Spain.
Collective wallet
POLKADOT
Pure Proxy: 1JJSNCXwdkvdGpeCPMRe8EmS2EMjURZtbr1vEZ8GkDkhq5M
Official wallets of the integrants
Albert: 1yCg8NSCgjS4K5KDK5DZGhxUCxmgVyhyG6vBPn5wqUmLuYo
Georgi: 1HPKZzzd9nyr2DdvtPxytNMZm3Ld5nh3BBY4Ecgg9JxgL7G
Coinreference: 13rRW8pm6WFiZ41C9hF73hhJvf1o5RoG7Mt8yerUjdk3v8o2
Cryptonitas: 12K7AbU3KTXYznR4HQicxuBK2Fz584bFXHUFj5vQwGoyXEjo
Dragon Stake: 15oNUg4X9DyWbgNn9TDeUaUwJphh1AuXdFCofGi6uMSuwTrD
KUSAMA
Pure Proxy: HRppwoELrgQ5TwsXRVLBTVoXUptti2e5vGR6tiLqjWhupqE
Official wallets of the integrants
Albert: DYXC7TEyGUtNRtF2NqGK5EomBFMnsEkM9DBQm4gsYfjuPBt
Georgi: HqVqYc7FPLF5mHoUPiCainQ4temisye3716n6J9na2CQkte
Coinreference: FRk27uZs61AsAp7xm19oWEADdJPBo4JVEzQD295fLw2UUAP
Cryptonitas: DtRgaYr63H1JuDz6UUfihiAKEGfERrHuAaWxTD1ryzx5w3Q
Dragon Stake: HNgzf9KuoixuoBhxWyhEP1nbnzH7YAa18K4tdzhq4dtW1V7