# \[DAO:10d7b34\] Add maraoz to DAO Council

**URL:** <https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-10d7b34-add-maraoz-to-dao-council/23580>\
**Category:** Governance\
**Created:** [January 9, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-10d7b34-add-maraoz-to-dao-council/23580 "2025-01-09T01:53:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![dao](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/dao/32/386_2.png) [@dao](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/dao)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-10d7b34-add-maraoz-to-dao-council/23580/1 "2025-01-09T01:53:44Z")

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> by 0xd6c957f9a6411f35d01baae2658758f277408878 (Rizk)

Should maraoz be added to DAO Council?

## Address

0xb0145ae156d201d6e371d07265fe3c045071c967

## Reasons for adding

**Name** : Marroz

### Professional Background & Expertise

I’m one of the original founders of Decentraland and co-author of [the whitepaper](https://decentraland.org/whitepaper.pdf). I think I bring a unique combination of technical knowledge, strategic vision, and deep understanding of our ecosystem.

I also have extensive experience in blockchain technology and open-source community building (bitcore, OpenZeppelin).

### Cover Letter with my vision for Decentraland’s Future

Dear DAO Members,

I helped create the first Decentraland prototypes between 2015-2017 and was involved in naming the project. I helped define the original vision: a decentralized & open virtual reality world. Looking back, I’m proud to say we’ve achieved that initial vision, and I think becoming the de-facto standard for an open metaverse is next.

To achieve this goal, I propose three main areas of improvement: accessibility (introducing private lands and continuous LAND issuance), developer-friendliness (better documentation and an ecosystem development fund), and coziness (improved building tools and social interactions).

I believe making the platform more accessible to younger users, easier for developers to build upon, and more comfortable for long-term social interaction is crucial for Decentraland’s survival and success against big tech competitors in the metaverse space.

For a more in-depth read on my vision, see my blog post:

> **[A vision for Decentraland's next 5 years | maraoz](https://maraoz.com/decentraland-vision/)**
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> maraoz's website.

## Evidence

### Understanding of Decentraland’s Ecosystem

I think I possess pretty good understanding of Decentraland’s history, tech, community, and market position.  
I’ve watched and participated in our evolution from a concept to a leading metaverse platform.

### Commitment to DAO & Council

If elected to the Council, I commit to:

- Dedicating time to Council responsibilities.
- Maintaining regular communication with the community.
- Leveraging my network and experience to advance Decentraland’s interests.
- Making decisions that prioritize long-term sustainable growth over short-term gains.

### Additional Relevant Experience

- Led multiple successful blockchain projects
- I have experience in strategic planning and project management
- Strong background in both technical development and business strategy
- Active participant in the DAO’s governance evolution

I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the Council and continue contributing to Decentraland’s growth in this new stage.

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Note: All required personal information and identification will be provided upon successful election, according to [the Council requirements](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/open-call-to-dao-council-nominations/23403).

**[Vote on this proposal on the Decentraland DAO](https://decentraland.org/governance/proposal/?id=a6fa5dbc-21e1-4a6d-b384-a3ee6821b739)**

**[View this proposal on Snapshot](https://snapshot.org/#/snapshot.dcl.eth/proposal/0xce8470b2b7227489907b6ff78f1e33d9b47ca1b80355f50e994e5cea110d7b34)**

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**Author:** ![dao](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/dao/32/386_2.png) [@dao](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/dao)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-10d7b34-add-maraoz-to-dao-council/23580/2 "2025-02-06T01:52:04Z")

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Add maraoz to DAO Council

This proposal is now in status: PASSED.

Voting Results:

- Yes 73% 27,345,961 VP (47 votes)
- No 25% 9,680,802 VP (15 votes)
- Abstain 2% 824,934 VP (5 votes)

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**Author:** ![dao](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/dao/32/386_2.png) [@dao](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/dao)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2025, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-10d7b34-add-maraoz-to-dao-council/23580/3 "2025-03-28T02:12:53Z")

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Add maraoz to DAO Council

This proposal has been ENACTED by a DAO Committee Member (0xfb1afa4dc069ffb47b19dbee196045d508fcd5a2)