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Beyond the issue of conflict of interest, the Decentraland platform now truly belongs to its community - including every inhabitant, player, and user, no matter how small their role may seem. The council should reflect this reality, ensuring that those who actively engage with the platform have a voice in shaping its future.
However, based on the current votes, three of the five council seats are likely to be filled by co-founders or former foundation members. I strongly believe that individuals who have previously held positions at the foundation should not be part of this council. Their leadership in the past does not justify continued control, especially when their decisions have contributed to some of the platform’s biggest missteps.
A prime example is Esteban’s VP delegation, which was a complete disaster. Whether intentional or not, his delegates voted on proposals that ultimately drained the treasury. While Esteban alone cannot be solely blamed, his VP delegates played a significant role in these failures. Now, some of these same individuals are seeking a seat on the council, raising serious concerns about accountability and governance.
Additionally, key figures like Agus, Maraoz, and Esteban have been absent from the community for years. Agus, in particular, has been disconnected for nearly three years. Electing individuals who have shown little to no involvement in Decentraland’s ongoing development would only weaken the council’s ability to represent and serve the active community.
The council must be composed of members who engage with the platform and its users daily—those who truly understand what is needed for Decentraland to thrive, both as a platform and as a digital society. This is why I strongly support Carl for the council. His knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise make him an ideal candidate. Metaryuk is another strong contender who deserves a seat.
Metaryuk has already stated that if Agus, Maraoz, and Esteban were selected for the council, he would give up his seat because he believes it would be unjust. I admire him for taking this stand, as it reflects the concerns of many within the community.
As for the remaining three positions, they should go to real, engaged members of our community not co-founders, ex-foundation members, or unqualified candidates. To be clear, I do not support PeanutButta, HP, Lordlike, or Helpimstreaming for these roles, as none of them are suited to represent the council. Decentraland’s future depends on strong, active leadership that genuinely understands and represents the community.
Defining the Council’s Expertise
It has been stated that the council will consist of five doxxed members who are subject matter experts in the following areas:
Strategic Management
Finance
Creativity
Technology
Evaluating the Best Candidates for Each Role
Finance – The best option for this position is Maryana.
Strategic Management – The strongest candidate for this role is Carl.
Technology – This is the expertise of Metaryuk & Pablo.
Creativity – The best candidate for this role is MrDhingia.
Whether you agree with my selections or not is not the point. The real issue is that Decentraland belongs to us, the community. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for the council to be formed directly from within the community itself.
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