Applicant Name: DAOplomats
Twitter: @daoplomats
Applicant Summary including why interested in applying to become a 2025 delegate:
DAOplomats, a seasoned crypto organisation, has been specialising in professional DAO governance and coordination through industry-leading research and tooling since 2022. We suggest and build efficient governance structures, act as professional delegates, and spearhead community-building initiatives.
As a long time delegate and contributor to Gitcoin DAO discussions, we are pleased to apply for the opportunity to be part of the 2025 Council. Over the years we have participated not only in aiding governance at Gitcoin but also have been recipients of Gitcoin Grants over the several rounds. This experience offers us high context on the current state of Gitcoin and its products. Compounding this with our expertise developed from participating in DAOs around the ecosystem, we aim to drive the DAO forward with our insights on strategic planning, finance and budgeting.
Involvement in Gitcoin Grants community or prior initiatives:
DAOplomats has worked as a governance service provider under the Ecosystem Collective initiative. @jengajojo has been an active delegate in the DAO since 2023
Prior experience in either Grants or Delegate Programs, respectively:
- 1inch DAO: Recognized Delegate program lead
- BanklessDAO: Grants Committiee, Governance Department
- Rari DAO: Governance Working Group
- Everclear DAO: Finance Lead
- Optimism: AntiCapture Commission S7
COI Disclosure:
DAOplomats are active governance participants in multiple DAOs and Ethereum Layer 2. We might leverage our network to bring up proposals that benefit all stakeholders. We maintain a high level of transparency and will always disclose potential conflicts of interest before voting on proposals, ensuring our operations are always above board.