rocket  
                
                  
                    January 13, 2025, 12:25pm
                   
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              Hello Horizen community,
Below is a list of our current Special Council candidates along with links to their candidacy statements. Please take the time to review their applications, and feel free to engage them with any questions or feedback. Your participation helps ensure a vibrant and representative DAO.
Name: Vladan Nikolic [Trololino]
  
  
    Hello Horizen community members reading this 
I am writing to formally announce my candidature for a position on the Horizen DAO Special Council. As an active member of the Horizen community since 2017, I am deeply committed to the growth and success of the Horizen ecosystem. Over the years, I have had the privilege of contributing to this vibrant community in various meaningful ways. 
I have participated in testing numerous new features for Horizen, including smart contracts, NFTs, and other in…
   
 
Name: Sean Sullivan [SKyTL]
  
  
     
 
Name: Robin Giskemo
  
  
    Hello, 
I am writing to formally announce my candidature for a position on the Horizen DAO Special Council. Been part of this community and the horizen ecosystem since end of 2017. Got interested in ZEN because of the vision the leadership had then and still have. Followed this journey with ZEN because of this. 
We are going in an exciting time and direction so want to contribute with what I can for the community and success for ZEN. 
ZEN is the only ecosystem I have sticked with, and I have gre…
   
 
Name: Manon Boudoux [Manon]
  
  
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Hello everyone, 
I am thrilled to announce today that I am running for the Special Council of Horizen. 
Thank you, Rolf, for laying the groundwork for what should be highlighted in our candidacies. 
 
 
Name: John Carlo [Psyrax]
  
  
    Hi All, 
I am Johncarlo, JC to my friends, but most of you know me as Psyrax on Discord.  This post is to announce my candidature for the Horizen DAO Special Council. 
A little bit about myself, my first exposure to crypto was with Litecoin (2013) and Ethereum (2016) but it wasn’t until Zcash and zClassic came into existence where I started to get excited and wanted to have greater participation in a crypto project. 
I have been involved with the Horizen project since it’s inception, from the hu…
   
 
Name: Paul Mihalache [PVM]
  
  
    I first encountered the world of cryptocurrency in 2015, captivated by the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin. This initial spark led me to delve deeper into the Ethereum ecosystem, and my journey evolved further during the DeFi summer of 2020. It was during this transformative time that I embarked on a new chapter as a blockchain content creator. 
In August 2020, I discovered Horizen and wholeheartedly embraced its vision, becoming a proud Zenvangelist. Since then, I have served the community i…
   
 
Emmanuel Umoh [Nhuel]
  
  
    Hi Horizen Community 
Glad to finally push out my candidacy for the Horizen DAO special council… 
I am Emmanuel Umoh, known as Nhuel on discord and X, relating to my educational background, I hold a degree in Marketing…. Worked as a marketing associate for a few web2 companies, then transitioned to web3… 
Horizen has been going through transition to make the ecosystem and tech much better for the crypto market at large. Lots of things are beginning to change for the better, especially trying to …
   
 
Domenico [Sodiomayor]
  
  
    Hello everyone, 
I have been following Horizen since the early days of ZenCash and have witnessed every stage of its evolution. Today, with the upcoming upgrade and the expansion of EON and zkVerify, the project has a unique opportunity to consolidate itself. Strong governance, effective communication, and continuous technical support are essential to ensuring a solid and sustainable future. 
 
 
Ben Charbit
  
  
    Dear Horizen Community, 
It’s an honor to submit my candidacy for re-election to the Horizen DAO Special Council. Having been a member of this governance body since its inception, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and contributing to the early stages of its evolution. Today, I’m excited to share my vision for how we can take Horizen to unprecedented heights during this pivotal moment in its journey. 
My Journey with Horizen and the Broader Blockchain Ecosystem 
My relationship with Horizen ru…
   
 
We look forward to a dynamic and open discussion as we move toward the selection of our next Special Council members. Thank you for supporting Horizen
             
            
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                PVM  
              
                  
                    January 13, 2025, 12:38pm
                   
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              A good mix of people, all with a good understanding of the Horizen ecosystem! Looking forward to working with you all
             
            
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              @rocket  do you know who on the Special Council is potentially being replaced in this vote? Have we seen any declaration of candidacy from any of them yet?
             
            
              
            
           
          
            
              
                rocket  
              
                  
                    January 31, 2025,  2:15pm
                   
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              March Cohort:
Not yet but they are still in time to submit their candidacy.
             
            
              
            
           
          
            
            
              I’m happy we have all these great personalities.@rocket  how many DAO special council members will be selected on Feb 15?
             
            
              
            
           
          
            
              
                SKyTL  
              
                  
                    February 2, 2025,  3:47am
                   
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              When will be the snapshot for voting? February 15th?
             
            
              
            
           
          
            
            
              how many positions for council are/were open for re-election?
             
            
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                rocket  
              
                  
                    February 20, 2025, 11:08pm
                   
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              Three positions DefiMoneyPrinter