# Open Call for Delegates / Apply now!

**URL:** <https://forum.decentraland.org/t/open-call-for-delegates-apply-now/5840>\
**Category:** Governance\
**Created:** [January 14, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/open-call-for-delegates-apply-now/5840 "2022-01-14T17:16:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![ethcouple.eth](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/ethcouple.eth/32/22912_2.png) [@ethcouple.eth](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/ethcouple.eth)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/open-call-for-delegates-apply-now/5840/112 "2025-08-30T23:57:00Z")

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## Delegate Application — **ETHCOUPLE**

**Address or ENS name:**

`ethcouple.eth (`0x011afdDAFC55d4536068ae72EF2E64716763b833)

**Short Bio (280 characters max):**

ETHCOUPLE is a community project focused on **mass adoption of a decentralized metaverse**. Our simple mission: help every crypto builder **bring their partner** into Decentraland—turning “crypto alone” into “crypto together.”

**Relevant links:**

- Overview / ETHCOUPLE website: [https://ethcouple.eth.link](https://ethcouple.eth.link)

- X (Twitter): [https://x.com/ethcouple](https://x.com/ethcouple?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- Decentraland DAO (governance): [DAO Profile](https://decentraland.org/governance/profile/?address=0x011afddafc55d4536068ae72ef2e64716763b833)

**My relevant skills (comma-separated values or tags):**

onboarding design, community building, event ops, grants evaluation, education/workshops, UX writing (JP/EN), partnerships, creator economy, DAO governance literacy

**My involvement with Decentraland:**

- **Speaker, Decentraland Community Summit 2024 (Buenos Aires).** We spoke about _how to bring your partner into DCL_ and _why partners-first onboarding matters for DCL’s growth_. Proof of participation: our Summit post on X. [decentraland.org](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/decentralands-community-summit-unveiling-the-future-together?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[X (formerly Twitter)](https://x.com/ethcouple/status/1793767276568605017)

- For this talk, **ETHCOUPLE received travel support from the Decentraland DAO** via the Summit scholarship initiative (DAO main sponsor grant; flights for scholarship recipients were covered/organized). [decentraland.org+1](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/announcing-the-decentraland-community-summit?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- We host “bring-your-partner to DCL” themed meetups and publish approachable first-session flows (wallet → name → first jump-in), aimed at non-crypto partners.

- We’ll continue to contribute bilingual (EN/JP) explainers and hands-on sessions for true first-timers.

- We also **donated a Decentraland-branded 3DNS domain** to the Decentraland Foundation for protecting the domain; transfer executed from our address on OP Mainnet (tx: [Link](https://optimistic.etherscan.io/tx/0xafaff478472353bdf66f614e6426d41febef037ba8bc78ffb5943f84e39557b2)).

**My reasons for wanting to be a delegate:**

- **Partners-first onboarding.** Too many crypto workers haven’t even onboarded their partners. We’ll champion proposals that reduce the _first hour_ friction (no jargon, clear wayfinding, social anchors).

- **Metaverse has real pull.** Recent **Decentraland × SheFi** activations (Career Quest) show that well-framed programs attract newcomers; we want to scale these on-ramps.

- **Outcome-oriented grants.** Prioritize small, testable grants tied to onboarding KPIs (first-week retention, “+1 partner” conversions, return visits).

- **Welcoming culture.** Encourage inclusive events, safety guidelines, and starter scene templates for first-timers.

**My 5-year vision for Decentraland:**

Decentraland is the most battle-tested open metaverse—multi-client, mobile-friendly, and creator-sustainable—where non-crypto partners can join in minutes and stay for culture, learning, and jobs, not just speculation.

**What do you think is the most important issue in Decentraland? (12–24 months):**

1. **First-session UX** (from link-click to “I’m with my partner/friend/family now”).

2. **Grants ROI** focused on retention & partner conversions.

3. **Discoverability** of beginner-friendly places & events.

4. **Client accessibility** (mobile / low-spec paths) to widen the top of funnel.

5. **Clear governance comms** so newcomers understand what the DAO can do and how to participate.

**Disclosures / Conflicts of Interest (voluntary):**

ETHCOUPLE is an **independent community project by a real couple**. If a proposal involves us directly (e.g., funding our meetups/materials), we will disclose and abstain.

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