Trustless Core is a team composed of members from the Polkadot community from LATAM and IBERO-AMERICA 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. The team was part of Decentralized Voices Cohort IV and now is applying to Cohort V.
On-chain Identity
Multisig Address Polkadot:
16m5p2WXqhRtYZFxzR4VUCBu9h9VDgg8AP1DzqUfduT4pdjD
Multisig Address Kusama:
D8LipdVuWD5tT3jCjt4WmYMfHi1vRVjpfbK9cz2G2HrWRLw
We firmly believe that we have made an impact in the previous Cohort and we can still support the community with our feedback, commitment and support, demonstrating high efficiency by not being part of large DAOs that concentrate high amounts of votes.
This team represents different voices without affiliations or special interests by actively participating in Open Gov.
Philosophy and Agenda
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.
History Voting COHORT #4:
You can check full history here: W3F DV Cohort IV Dashboard
Work Plan – Polkadot
1. Governance and Accountability
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Actively provide feedback, evaluate, and vote on proposals.
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Ensure accountability by aligning approvals with clearly defined ecosystem goals and deliverables.
2. Technical and Ecosystem Development
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Prioritize funding for technical innovation, core development teams, integrations, and impactful bounties.
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Drive sustainable growth and adoption of Polkadot and Kusama technologies.
3. User Experience (UX/UI)
- Support proposals that significantly enhance user experience, usability, and accessibility for developers and end-users.
4. Outreach and Marketing
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Defer funding requests related to outreach and marketing directly to specialized collectives and bounty programs.
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Maintain core resources focused strictly on technical development and ecosystem improvements.
Work Plan – Kusama
1. Governance Participation
- Actively evaluate, provide constructive feedback, and vote on governance proposals.
2. Strategic Alignment
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Build upon the momentum generated by Referendum 498 (WFC) and its revival on the Polkadot Canary Network.
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Support proposals that clearly align with Kusama’s newly established strategic direction and vision.
3. Ecosystem Development
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Prioritize initiatives and collaborations that strengthen Kusama’s role as an experimental and innovative environment for the Polkadot ecosystem.
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Encourage creative, bold, and high-impact projects that leverage Kusama’s unique positioning.
**Verticals:
Business Development:** John, Gustavo, Lorena
Education and Academia: Javier, Yan , Ernih, Erick
Development and infra: Yan , Ernih, Javier
Community Growth, Events, Media: John, Adrian, Guido
Legal: Lorena, Gustavo
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_)
→ John Rhodel Bartolome, Graduated in mathematics and graduated in systems analysis and development. 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, 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).
→ Gustavo Massena is an executive and business developer with over 10 years of experience leading innovation and ecosystem development projects in Latin America founder of Sunsetlabs he has been working on the expansion of Polkadot in Brazil. He is a partner in the TEMPLO group, which has created coworking spaces, supported dozens of startups, and founded its own. Currently, it is a company focused on corporate AI education, serving large corporations. Its consulting portfolio includes companies such as Merz, Icatu, TIM, Santander, Globo, BR Malls, Arezzo&Co, among over 50 others. He is the co-founder of BIOS, the largest applied artificial intelligence laboratory in Brazil, with over 40 research projects and 100 researchers. Since 2021, where he leads strategic projects with the Central Bank, São Paulo, El Dorado, UFRJ, among others, to promote the adoption of Web3 in the country.(X: gusmaze).
→ 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, 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).
→ 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).
→ Guido has been in Web3 since 2017, starting in the Polkadot’s ecosystem in 2019. Polkadot’s Ecosystem Agent (former Polkadot Ambassador).
→ 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).
→ Adrián Sancho: Currently studying Economics at Jaume I University in Castellón, has been an active contributor to the Polkadot ecosystem for over four years and HA at Mythos Foundation. Led the Polkadot sponsor at NFT Paris, Polkadot Side Event during Token2049 Dubai & Polkadot sponsor at Istanbul blockchain Week with high impact across the blockchain space. Additionally, he led the Polkadot Sponsor at the Valencia Digital Summit (VDS). Help with the European Blockchain Convention Polkadot sponsor organization. And served as both presenter and organizer for The Week digital event conferences focused on Polkadot & Kusama. As the host of the TMP Podcast, he has amplified discussions with influential figures within the ecosystem. Adrián also organized the first VARA Network MeetUp in Valencia and actively participates in various ecosystem projects, building strong community connections. He created and managed the Spanish-speaking communities for Neurolanche and Apillon, fostering local engagement. As a member of AGORA Labd & Mythos Foundation, Adrián continues to drive strategic initiatives, solidifying his role as a key figure within the Web3 community.
(X: CoinRef_co).
→ Yan Luiz: Full Stack Developer in Crypto since 2013, founder of WEB3DEV Community. Polkadot Ambassador and PBA alumnus. Digital nomad, Vipassana practitioner, and windsurf athlete.(X: nomadbitcoin).
Consensus Process and External Communication
Proposal Analysis and Internal Voting
Each proposal will be assigned to a group member for detailed analysis, following the order of publication. The designated analyst will prepare a concise report to share internally. After reviewing this report, the group will vote internally, with the outcome determined by majority.
Decision Communication
The final decision will be transparently communicated through OpenGov-related platforms and publicly via the group’s official social media channels. Each communication will include a clear summary highlighting the key factors influencing the group’s decision.
Interaction with Proponents
Communication with proponents will primarily occur on OpenGov platforms. An institutional email channel may also be used if proponents wish to provide additional relevant information or require formal contact with the group. Individual communications are discouraged to reinforce the decentralized nature of the team and maintain a process that has proven effective and transparent.
MANIFESTO: Trustless Core Manifesto - Google Docs
Contact:
Email: trustlesscore@gmail.com