# Decentralized Voices Program Cohort 5 - Saimon **URL:** \ **Category:** Governance\ **Created:** [August 5, 2025, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/decentralized-voices-program-cohort-5-saimon/14265 "2025-08-05T05:02:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Saimon](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.polkadot.network/saimon/32/2714_2.png) [@Saimon](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/Saimon)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/decentralized-voices-program-cohort-5-saimon/14265/1 "2025-08-05T05:02:46Z")
Hello Polkadot community. Saimon here (**[User Profile | Polkassembly](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/user/TheMvp07)**) and I’m running for Cohort 5 of the Decentralized Voices initiative. Here you can see my presentations to cohort 3 and 4: +[Cohort4](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/decentralized-voices-program-cohort-4-saimon/12008) +[Cohort3](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/decentralized-voices-program-cohort-3-saimon/10219) Despite not being selected, I maintained my active presence in OpenGob, leading individual participations on several occasions and also surpassing collective participations of DVs, and after this time I have been able to acquire valuable experience. +Polkadot is a young ecosystem, and OpenGov is a new space for many people. +To instill greater trust, it is necessary to be more transparent and, above all, objective. +Communication opportunities should be leveraged to provide constructive criticism so that all participants can continue to improve. +Despite the influence of small groups, it is important that more and more voices can be heard without fear of being attacked. A brief description of who I am: I am a **blockchain specialist** with over **8 years of experience** leading technology initiatives, with a particular focus on building strong communities and promoting enterprise adoption of Web3 technologies. Since **2021** , I have been actively contributing to the Polkadot ecosystem, participating in conferences and initiatives across **Asia, Europe, and Latin America**. My work is driven by a passion for **decentralization, transparency, and sustainable growth**. **Motivation (the same since 2024 because it is solid)** Polkadot is the **largest DAO in the world** , and with that scale comes diverse perspectives and, at times, challenging dynamics in decision-making. My primary motivation is to **contribute in an objective and transparent manner** , ensuring that Polkadot’s governance tools continue to evolve while balancing **decentralization and effectiveness**. My goal in joining **Decentralized Voices** is to make a meaningful impact on the governance space by fostering an environment of **constructive debate, accountability, and continuous improvement**. **Challenges Identified in Previous Cohorts** The Decentralized Voices program has undergone several iterations, and for this edition, there are some areas where I believe my experience can be positive: - **Limited participation through comments** : This has been one of the points that has been difficult to improve in previous editions. The lack of meaningful feedback reduces opportunities for constructive debate. - **Proliferation of proprietary channels** : Among the selected DAOS, discussions are still limited in channels outside those provided by OpenGov, which has led to fragmented debates outside of official channels. - **Lack of objectivity** : Some participants have displayed biases that affect the quality of their contributions. **Proposed Actions for Positive Participation** - **Active Participation:** I will provide detailed feedback on proposals that require it (many are submitted in error and their authors directly add “votr NAY”). This allows for open and constructive dialogue. - **Ongoing Monitoring** : Maintaining track of proposals throughout their lifecycle, ensuring that community reviews and input are considered and valued. - **Promoting Official Channels** : I will promote the use of official communication channels, helping to maintain transparency and reduce the influence of less transparent external discussions. **Political Philosophy (remains from the previous application)** - **Clarity:** Each vote significant will be accompanied by a clear explanation of my reasoning, promoting **transparency and accountability**. - **Rigor:** I will thoroughly **research and analyze** every proposal, basing my decisions on **data and well-founded insights**. - **Integrity:** I am committed to upholding the **values of Web3** , including **honesty, responsibility, and empathy**. - **Collaboration:** I will foster **open discussions** within the ecosystem’s official channels, aiming for collective, community-driven decisions. **Voting process** I designed this process last year and it has been really very effective. With this implementation I intend to be able to generate a more transparent and positive experience for the community. **[![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/6/602b5719a9cd9787b82432d77fcf36de015d84ee.jpeg)](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/6/602b5719a9cd9787b82432d77fcf36de015d84ee.jpeg "image")** [image1280×478 89.4 KB](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/6/602b5719a9cd9787b82432d77fcf36de015d84ee.jpeg "image") **Key Contributions and Achievements** 2021: • **Polkadot Kusama Latam Day Coordinator (DEC)**: Led an online event, the most popular among the 384 held by the community that year, introducing Polkadot and Kusama to the Spanish-speaking public. 2022: • **Deploy Chaos Tour (JUN)** : Facilitated the first intercontinental collaboration between ambassadors from America and Europe, laying the groundwork for corporate collaborations between NTT DATA and Polkadot projects. • **Polkadot Decoded View Party (JUN)** : Organized the first View Party in Peru, connecting the local community with events in Brazil and Argentina. • **Community Reactivation in Colombia (OCT & NOV)** : Led meetups in Medellín and Bogotá, revitalizing the Polkadot community in Colombia. 2023: • **Polkadot Experience Alpha (APR-MAY)** : Organized programming workshops in Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Colombia, promoting development within the Polkadot ecosystem. • **International Conferences (JUN-JUL-AUG)** : Represented Polkadot at DotPrague, ParisDotComm, and Berlin Satellite, sharing experiences and development potentials in Latin America. • **Astar Network Workshop (NOV)** : Organized in Lima, Peru, exploring Astar’s capabilities within the Polkadot ecosystem. • **Polkadot Agent at Ethereum Latam Day (DEC)** : Represented Polkadot in Lima, Peru. • **Zeitgeist & NTT DATA Collaboration (DEC)** : Facilitated a strategic collaboration between the Zeitgeist parachain and NTT DATA, underscoring Polkadot’s impact on the global tech industry. 2024: • **Sub-Curator at Polkadot Global Events Bounty (JAN – MAY)** : Curated global events, ensuring quality and relevance. • **Rust Deep Knowledge Mentor (NOV–FEB)** : Provided technical mentoring in a RUST course for developers in Europe and Latin America. • **Polkadot Experience Beta (FEB-MAR)** : Organized workshops at universities and blockchain communities in Peru and Colombia, expanding the network’s educational reach. • **Hackathon Organization and Mentoring (JUN)** : Led the Polkadot-sponsored track at the Causathon, promoting the development of applications using RUST. • **Polkadot Decoded Moderator (JUL)** : Moderated the Ecosystem Showcase Stage panel, facilitating transitions and providing context for the audience. • **Web3 Summit in Berlin (AUG)** : Sharing relevant information from the talks with the Spanish-speaking community. • **Recording of Interview at Web3 Foundation (AUG)** : Interview with Bill at the Zug headquarters, where he shared key information about Polkadot. • **Organizer of the Executive Meetup (SEP)** : The event featured the participation of leaders from NTT DATA, Polkadot, Web3 Foundation, KILT Protocol, Tanssi Network, and the Blockchain Competence Center team from NTT DATA Europe & Latam. • **Sub0Reset Polkadot Builder Map presentation (NOV)** : Covering the activity for Spanish spoken community and in the hacker floor was presented the V3 of the Polkadot Builder Map :_**[https://github.com/Themvp07/PolkadotBuilderMap](https://github.com/Themvp07/PolkadotBuilderMap)**_ • **NaviDot Christmas campain (DEC)** : A campain to promote the OpenGov participation and social media presence. 2025: • **Entel-Polkadot business presentation (FEB)** : A meeting with executive staff from Entel Peru to promote the technology usage. • **Arequipa Blockchain Week on-chain tool (FEB)** : A tool to generate onchain interactions around a week of blockchain activities. **Final thoughts** My contributions to the Polkadot ecosystem have consistently focused on **community building, transparency, and promoting enterprise adoption**. I am not involved in any bounty or organization within the ecosystem, allowing me to act **without conflicts of interest** and remain **impartial**. My participation in **Decentralized Voices** would be guided by a **commitment to transparency, collaboration, and informed governance** , ensuring that my actions contribute positively to Polkadot’s vision of a **decentralized, resilient, and innovative ecosystem**. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to the opportunity to contribute more formally to the governance of **Polkadot**. Below you can see the details of my participation over the last 8 months (from november to july), voting on 348 proposals. [Link](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1694) ![photo_4940578920600808915_x](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/6/633510d76e4de488271a78cd6d9d9704e1a64316.jpeg)