Introducing Trustless Core, a team composed by members from the Polkadot community who decided to answer the call of the Web3 Foundation for this new wave of DVs.
This team finds itself committed to the development of the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem. Most of its members have been active in OpenGov and, in some cases, have previous experience as DVs.
We firmly believe that by coming together we can achieve a greater impact on voting, demonstrating high efficiency and commitment by not being part of large DAOs that concentrate high amounts of votes. This team represents an opportunity to be a true decentralized voice without affiliations or special interests by actively participating in Open Gov.
Philosophy and Agenda
There is a firm belief in the transformative potential of new technologies. These indispensable tools not only improve people’s lives but also provide new opportunities. Trust is placed in the development of OpenGov and decentralized governance models that balance the interests of active ecosystem participants with those of token holders, especially those with significant voting power. Delegation tracks and conviction voting are valuable mechanisms for limiting the influence of certain actors. Furthermore, the initiative by the Web3 Foundation to distribute votes through Decentralized Voices among key figures helps expose a range of opinions and perspectives.
Decentralization should represent a diversity of voices—both technical and non-technical - and provide opportunities for different teams from various communities and regions. It is believed that Polkadot should continue to focus on ecosystem growth, fostering greater adoption of the technology by companies and projects, and strengthening interoperability with other blockchains. Divergent voices are fundamental to consolidating the system and enabling its maturity.
Recognizing the current landscape for promoting Polkadot’s native developments and its future as the largest provider of Web3 cloud services, it is essential to first demonstrate the efficiency of Decentralized Voices towards OpenGov and second, showcase the professionalism required to engage with proposers in a serious manner. With this philosophy, real value can be brought to Polkadot’s OpenGov by showing potential participants - including individuals, startups, DAOs, and companies - how this new on-chain governance tool evolves, offering high engagement and feedback for each participant.
Work Plan
Polkadot
- Provide feedback and vote on 100% of the proposals.
- Prioritize ecosystem technical developments, core dev teams, bounties, and integrations that enable the growth and adoption of Polkadot and Kusama technology, with a strong emphasis on accountability.
- Prioritize UX and UI.
- Avoid spending on outreach. Outreach proposals should be deferred to the respective bounties and collectives.
Kusama
- Provide feedback and vote on 100% of the proposals.
- Building on the momentum of ref. 498 WFC on the Polkadot Canary Network and its revival, our group will support governance proposals that align with the newly intended direction for Kusama.
Team Members
→ Blockya (Lorena), from Argentina and an active participant in the Polkadot ecosystem since 2020, where served roles such as ambassador and Head Ambassador. Lorena was part of the DV Cohort V2 for Kusama and Spanish Bounty too. (X: blockya_)
→ Erick has been enthusiastic about Web3 since 2020, starting in Polkadot in 2020 to learn about the ecosystem and technology that Polkadot provides. In 2022, he applied to be an ambassador for Mexico, therefore being one of the first ambassadors for Mexico to create and grow the Polkadot Mexico community and organize events within the country. He also creates content in Spanish on Youtube and Twitter. He has been present at all Polkadot events in Mexico, promoting the community and ecosystem. Erick is enthusiastic about the KILT Protocol and the official team recognizes the work he has done in Mexico. He is also the Head Ambassador of Polimec Protocol, a member of Kappa Sigma Mu (KSM), and a member of Youdledao in Astar Network. Erick has had a great journey within the ecosystem and is willing to continue building and growing the community in Mexico. (X: w3nerick).
→ Guido has been in Web3 since 2017, starting in the Polkadot’s ecosystem in 2019. Polkadot’s Ecosystem Agent (former Polkadot Ambassador). Currently, he’s Global Lead Ambassador & On-Chain Council Member of the Polimec Foundation. (X: w3nguido).
→ Ernih co-founder of Polkadot Hub, an educational platform in Spanish aimed at developers and the community at large. Ernih was co-organizer of the first Polkadot hackathon in Latin America in 2022, and he organized numerous technical and non technical events, both in-person and virtual, throughout the Latin American region. (X: Ernihbo).
→ Javier Eli has been enthusiastic about web3 since 2020, starting in Polkadot in 2020 to learn about the ecosystem and technology that Polkadot provides. In 2022, he applied to be an ambassador for Mexico, therefore being one of the first ambassadors for Mexico to create and grow the Polkadot Mexico community and organize events within the country. He also creates content in Spanish on Youtube and Twitter. He has been present at all Polkadot events in Mexico, promoting the community and ecosystem. Javier is Talent Growth Latam at Gear Foundation where he is in charge of attracting talents and achieving approaches with universities creating alliances with IT careers, He was a Judge in several hackathons in the Polkadot ecosystem with specialization in business models, UX/UI and Dapp Design. He is also the Head Ambassador of Polimec Protocol. Javier Eli has had a great journey within the ecosystem and is willing to continue building and growing the community in Mexico. (X: JaviBlakeCR).
→ John Rhodel Bartolome, Mathematician and software engineer with an MBA in project management, bringing over a decade of experience in the education sector. In my current roles, I serve as Co-founder of Sunset Labs, Business Developer for Polkadot, and Leader of PIF Polkadot Brazil. Throughout my career, I have successfully driven business development initiatives at Foursys, Wipro, and Bradesco, leveraging my technical background and strategic insights to foster innovation and growth. (X: johnrhodelb).
→ Roco has been an active member of the Polkadot community since 2022. Starting as a native content creator, he then became an Ambassador and later an Agent of the Polkadot Ecosystem. As the Co-Founder of Dotcast, he has interviewed more than 20 founders and core team members of various projects in Polkadot and Kusama. He also serves as a Senior Ambassador for Polimec and is a member of several DAOs and influential groups within Polkadot. Recently, he joined the “DOT Latam Team” as part of the Ambassadors Program. He has participated in organizing various events and has also spoken at many, promoting Polkadot in the LATAM blockchain landscape and striving to unite the region. (X: Rocosape).
# Technical Advisor:
→ Daniel Olano, long time contributor, founder of Virto and the Kreivo parachain 5. Kreivo is a common good-like parachain funded by KSM token holders and developed by the Virto team. DV cohort V2 on Kusama Network.
Consensus process and external communication
Each member of the group will analyze a proposal assigned in order of publication. They will create a report to share with the rest of the members and then proceed to the internal voting, which will be determined by majority vote. The final decision will be communicated appropriately on the respective platforms that reflect OpenGov, as well as on the group’s public social networks, attaching a description of the determining factors that led to the final decision.
Communications with the proponents will be carried out on the OpenGov platforms, as well as through an institutional communication channel (e-mail) if they wish to add relevant information or simply want to contact the team. Individual communication will be avoided, understanding that the team works as a decentralized node and referencing dynamics that have proven effective in this regard.
On-chain Identity
Multisig Address Polkadot:
13vYFRVn6d4e3vQtrFJppQKN9qhatbCLwci2JQdWuNoXw8i7
Onchain Identity of each participant:
Lorena: 12xRcHjvStkUYgzTh9vyqinN3tUpddgcPnSUcLXZ3ty44Mq1
Erick: 15XF37GkxgRJakURR4jycdrJnqWQctT5yUPzqLn81TZmwBDF
John: 12WQMLv8itdKJ83R4y3qNGYCRrsU6bFjyd4ZvcE4tmJoSiPv
Hernan: 1ms4NmsQhSgPh96XP21HQZTnR5GtdjM1LLPKnMkNccV1pGV
Guido: 14GsaW16GVkVdMT2uUHeoDGnpKTmm5BfzsctzuEwiCLpGknX
Roco: 16LkUhjeG5WD74mYbP2V9Jx7KvJ6ENuqYFc9dxx9xyFtDkFV
Javier: 1U9NbBVpku7VYWtGE5CFTyyaTVTNBrfyXDNETK89uGDD6wm
Multisig Address Kusama:
E3Ra4aGnmZGGtGaLsoCqjtJowT1qDvuLNEwB8t74M1UQrWM
Lorena: CbNFBz4eykqiGqwYTfzRcYZGDh8xhbwwy4QaeiS4ctEPvXn
Erick: H6ZZ6MZjGAktsHME8W2NSPA5onzjFi8MMWG4i4iwAkkVprY
John: E5isKzwVUNmcErLt2ot8553iqA4CxWnMWAq9yWfpUVn1YZ7
Hernan: DMBaMrgBHC8hox2LSn43D6K5PMrzzzPPDSeZ9eMJKoTaizt
Guido: FrC6V5u35VwwUFxiY3hZ1oe7HkMsSSiNkjAEGXYduXnqc3e
Roco: Hv4zgpT2fFfRBaUQSnXu7UxctagLkAsv8iQsLEktgSrnRiy
Javier: D3TtaGJbLeZofKp5HqF1GWpsRn3UZ7iMQKdTpbj5cTBmukn
Contact
X: @TrustlessCore
Email: trustlesscore [at] gmail . com