Zcash Basis has developed this dialogue draft and an AI-generated audio companion as a way to empower our neighborhood as we collectively discover numerous future Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) fashions. Its goal is to offer an summary of potential approaches with out endorsing or advocating for any particular mannequin. The inclusion of any specific funding mannequin on this doc shouldn’t be interpreted as a sign of assist or desire by the Zcash Basis.
Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) is a pure extension of Zcash’s dedication to decentralization and neighborhood governance. The exploration of PGM fashions for Zcash represents our collective dedication to clear and inclusive decision-making. The PGM framework permits neighborhood members to actively take part in figuring out how sources are allotted, guaranteeing that funding selections align with the collective imaginative and prescient of Zcash’s future.
By analyzing totally different fashions, we are able to work collectively to determine mechanisms that:
- Protect Zcash’s core ideas of privateness and decentralization
- Guarantee equitable participation in funding selections
- Keep transparency whereas defending participant privateness and
- Strengthen neighborhood engagement and possession
We invite dialogue on the Zcash neighborhood discussion board to facilitate an open dialogue about potential PGM implementations, figuring out that the success of any chosen mannequin will rely on lively neighborhood participation and cautious consideration about the way it serves Zcash’s mission. The final word selections relaxation with the Zcash neighborhood, decided by collaborative discourse and deliberation.
