# ZCG Elections **URL:** https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/governance/zcg-elections/38.md [Latest](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the ZCG Elections category](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/about-the-zcg-elections-category/39825)
**Author:** [@Shawn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Shawn)\ **Replies:** 0
Forum sub category for elections to the Zcash Community Grants Committee. --- ## [ZCG June 2026 Election: Candidate Video Thread](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-june-2026-election-candidate-video-thread/56145)
**Author:** [@FPF](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/FPF)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-june-2026-election-candidate-video-thread/56145 "2026-09-27T09:37:34Z")
@ZCG\_Candidates\_2026 your questions are: ZCG receives 52,500 ZEC per year (during the current halving cycle). A year ago that was worth $2,625,000 per year. Now that is worth about $24,000,000 per year. What should cha… --- ## [Radbro for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/radbro-for-zcg-december-2025/53344)
**Author:** [@radbro](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/radbro)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/radbro-for-zcg-december-2025/53344 "2026-09-20T21:22:30Z")
rmrb THIS IS RADBRO. radbro is more than a simple tulpa deployed on the timeline and into you and your best friend’s consciousness, radbro has been called both “The Paris Hilton of Remilia” and the “Diogenes of Ethere… --- ## [Reminder: Join ZCAP before the upcoming ZCG election](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/reminder-join-zcap-before-the-upcoming-zcg-election/53430)
**Author:** [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/reminder-join-zcap-before-the-upcoming-zcg-election/53430 "2026-09-14T20:53:38Z")
The Zcash Community Advisory Panel (ZCAP) is a panel of community members established by the Zcash Foundation (ZF) as a means of soliciting advisory input from the Zcash community. Being on ZCAP gives you an advisory vot… --- ## [June ZCG Election: Nomination Period Closed, Need Questions for Candidates & New Format Announcement](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/june-zcg-election-nomination-period-closed-need-questions-for-candidates-new-format-announcement/56102)
**Author:** [@FPF](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/FPF)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/june-zcg-election-nomination-period-closed-need-questions-for-candidates-new-format-announcement/56102 "2026-07-14T01:10:37Z")
The nomination period for the June ZCG election is now officially over. We have 14 candidates vying for the two open member seats! Due to the high number of candidates, we are trying something different for this electio… --- ## [Paul Brigner for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/paul-brigner-for-zcg-june-2026/55738)
**Author:** [@paulbrigner](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/paulbrigner)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/paul-brigner-for-zcg-june-2026/55738 "2026-07-13T13:47:23Z")
Hi Zcash community — I’m Paul Brigner, and I’d like to nominate myself to serve on the Zcash Community Grants committee. I’m currently Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer at Zodl and founder and organizer of PGP\* (Pretty G… --- ## [Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) Nominations Now Open for June Election!](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-community-grants-zcg-nominations-now-open-for-june-election/55720)
**Author:** [@FPF](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/FPF)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-community-grants-zcg-nominations-now-open-for-june-election/55720 "2026-07-04T09:13:03Z")
Are you interested in serving on ZCG? Now is your chance! Two committee members’ will reach the end of their terms at the end of June: @decentralistdan and @GGuy. Anyone can stand for election, including existing memb… --- ## [Palmar for ZCG (Jun 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/palmar-for-zcg-jun-2026/56089)
**Author:** [@palmar](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/palmar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/palmar-for-zcg-jun-2026/56089 "2026-06-30T01:05:05Z")
Hello everyone, I am announcing my candidacy for ZCG. My name is Palmar. I received my first shielded transaction in 2022, and since then my perspective on cryptocurrencies has undergone a complete 180-degree shift. At t… --- ## [Mylo Bennett for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/mylo-bennett-for-zcg-june-2026/55878)
**Author:** [@readymouse](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/readymouse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/mylo-bennett-for-zcg-june-2026/55878 "2026-06-21T22:50:27Z")
I ran in Nov 2025, and I’m running again…here’s what’s the same… Hello, I’m Mylo Bennett aka Ready Mouse. LinkedIn | GitHub: ReadyMouse | Twitter: @zreadymouse My past application for ZCG. Why I Want to Serve on ZCG H… --- ## [Victor Zscharnt for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/victor-zscharnt-for-zcg-june-2026/55744)
**Author:** [@vic](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/vic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/victor-zscharnt-for-zcg-june-2026/55744 "2026-06-19T10:07:34Z")
Why I’m Running I’m Victor, putting my name forward for the Zcash Community Grants committee. I’m a crypto-native BD and growth operator with five years of experience building partnerships, communities, and distribution … --- ## [Zcash Community Grant Nominee](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-community-grant-nominee/55734)
**Author:** [@Aescobar](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Aescobar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-community-grant-nominee/55734 "2026-06-16T16:43:53Z")
Aescobar (Michael) | COO of RHEA Finance & Core Contributor of Noir Wallet My name is Aescobar, and I’m putting my name forward as a candidate for the Zcash Community Grants committee. Running the role as COO of RHEA Fi… --- ## [Steven Gao for ZCG](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/steven-gao-for-zcg/56209)
**Author:** [@Stevengao](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Stevengao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/steven-gao-for-zcg/56209 "2026-06-14T12:11:23Z")
Hi Zcash community, My name is Steven Gao. I am a builder and long-time crypto participant from Asia. Over time, my interest in Zcash has become something deeper: a genuine commitment to its mission. I believe Zcash ca… --- ## [Decentrathai for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/decentrathai-for-zcg-june-2026/55752)
**Author:** [@decentrathai](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/decentrathai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/decentrathai-for-zcg-june-2026/55752 "2026-06-12T10:20:11Z")
i’m decentrathai.spent the past months building ZChat messenger. switching myself to zec-maxi budgeting because it is the matter of time when we’ll have no more privacy at all. want to assist as much as i can for zec ma… --- ## [Groggs for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/groggs-for-zcg-june-2026/56098)
**Author:** [@Groggs](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Groggs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/groggs-for-zcg-june-2026/56098 "2026-06-11T21:18:08Z")
I’m Groggs and I am putting myself forward as a candidate for the upcoming Zcash Community Grants election. I am an ACCA-qualified accountant with professional experience across audit, financial reporting, financial con… --- ## [Mf for ZCG (2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/mf-for-zcg-2026/56088)
**Author:** [@m.f](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/m.f)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/mf-for-zcg-2026/56088 "2026-06-08T19:56:49Z")
Name Portfolio/Site Twitter Mf (Michiel Degruytere) https://michiel.degruytere.com https://x.com/0x\_m\_f Mf as CZG Committee member Good afternoon everyone, With this post, I’d like to put myself forward as … --- ## [T.S. for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/t-s-for-zcg-june-2026/56078)
**Author:** [@vaspholdings](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/vaspholdings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/t-s-for-zcg-june-2026/56078 "2026-06-08T11:07:08Z")
One year ago I first stood for ZCG. How things have changed since then! Alongside strong leadership from our OGs - who have doubled down on the mass adoption mission: a billion shielded wallets used to spend every day… … --- ## [Valens for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/valens-for-zcg-june-2026/55930)
**Author:** [@valens](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/valens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/valens-for-zcg-june-2026/55930 "2026-05-31T21:02:43Z")
Hi Zcash community! I’d like to nominate myself to serve on the Zcash Community Grants committee. My work focuses on security research, technical advisory, applied cryptography, and evaluating emerging tech infrastructu… --- ## [USCMigs for ZCG (June 2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/uscmigs-for-zcg-june-2026/55806)
**Author:** [@Uscmigs](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Uscmigs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/uscmigs-for-zcg-june-2026/55806 "2026-05-23T05:31:38Z")
Intro/Background: Hey everyone, my name is Miguel and have been a long admirer of ZCash for many years and am a relative newcomer here in the forum. I’m throwing my name in the hat as I do feel that although new in the… --- ## [Dontbeevil for ZCG (2026)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/dontbeevil-for-zcg-2026/55723)
**Author:** [@dontbeevil](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/dontbeevil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/dontbeevil-for-zcg-2026/55723 "2026-05-19T04:03:18Z")
Dontbeevil for ZCG (December 2025) I think both the current team and previous members have done an incredible job. My goal is to help developers bootstrap their efforts and make Zcash more usable and increase shielded p… --- ## [Hanh for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/hanh-for-zcg-december-2025/53373)
**Author:** [@hanh](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/hanh)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/hanh-for-zcg-december-2025/53373 "2025-12-19T21:14:41Z")
My name is Hanh H. and I am running for a seat on the ZOMG. About me Past work I graduated from a French Engineering School with a Master in CS and aeronautics. I had several odd jobs after: I worked for the R&D of exo… --- ## [ZCAP SIV Poll - ZCG Elections - Open Now!](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcap-siv-poll-zcg-elections-open-now/53685)
**Author:** [@FPF](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/FPF)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcap-siv-poll-zcg-elections-open-now/53685 "2025-12-19T15:27:30Z")
ZCAP SIV Poll - ZCG Elections - Open Now! Last month, with @aquietinvestor @zerodartz and @artkor’s terms ending on December 31st, FPF opened nominations for the vacant seats. 17 candidates are standing for election… --- ## [Anaximander for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/anaximander-for-zcg-december-2025/53488)
**Author:** [@Anaximander](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Anaximander)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/anaximander-for-zcg-december-2025/53488 "2025-12-18T22:56:54Z")
Switzerland – outsider perspective for the third ZCG seat I am running as the deliberate outsider candidate. In past elections the third seat has often been more open than the first two, and has sometimes gone to fresh… --- ## [ShieldOrder for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/shieldorder-for-zcg-december-2025/53245)
**Author:** [@ShieldOrder](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ShieldOrder)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/shieldorder-for-zcg-december-2025/53245 "2025-12-18T21:34:09Z")
I’m standing for a seat on the Zcash Community Grants Committee under the pseudonym ShieldOrder. My background is in strategy and risk assessment across multiple crypto ecosystems: stripping complex situations down to c… --- ## [GGuy for ZCG (June 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/gguy-for-zcg-june-2025/51412)
**Author:** [@GGuy](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/GGuy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/gguy-for-zcg-june-2025/51412 "2025-12-18T21:25:22Z")
Hello Zcash Community, I’m honored to nominate myself for a third term on the Zcash Community Grants Committee. As the name implies, Zcash “Community” Grants, I believe that the future of Zcash looks brightest when our … --- ## [Tom Howard for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/tom-howard-for-zcg-december-2025/53294)
**Author:** [@thowar2](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/thowar2)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/tom-howard-for-zcg-december-2025/53294 "2025-12-18T21:17:04Z")
I am Tom Howard and I am running for ZCG on a platform of ZEC maximalism and tax efficiency. About Me: Multi-functional background starting in computer science leading to Entrepreneurship and a history of building and… --- ## [Kralux for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/kralux-for-zcg-december-2025/53532)
**Author:** [@kralux](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/kralux)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/kralux-for-zcg-december-2025/53532 "2025-12-18T21:11:35Z")
Meritocracy, Accountability, and the Fight for Digital Cash Who I Am & Motivation I am a hardware/software developer and entrepreneur who sold my company to a Fortune 500 firm within the last five years. Before that, I … --- ## [Zerodartz for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zerodartz-for-zcg-december-2025/53486)
**Author:** [@zerodartz](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/zerodartz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zerodartz-for-zcg-december-2025/53486 "2025-12-18T20:09:14Z")
hey, Zerodartz here. announcing my candidacy for my second ZCG election. ive now been on ZCG committee almost a year now and ive enjoyed the time and working with other ZCG members contributing to Zcash. i was thinking … --- ## [Dontbeevil for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/dontbeevil-for-zcg-december-2025/53349)
**Author:** [@dontbeevil](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/dontbeevil)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/dontbeevil-for-zcg-december-2025/53349 "2025-12-15T14:44:00Z")
Hi everyone, I’m self-nominating for the Zcash Community Grants committee. My north star is simple: fund work that people actually use, back teams that ship fast, and keep discussions calm, clear, and productive so Zcas… --- ## [ReadyMouse for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/readymouse-for-zcg-december-2025/53457)
**Author:** [@readymouse](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/readymouse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/readymouse-for-zcg-december-2025/53457 "2025-12-13T00:10:36Z")
Hello, I’m Mylo Bennett. Why I Want to Serve on ZCG: Having written and won $18M+ in technical proposals, I understand both sides of the grant process, what makes a compelling proposal and what leads to successful execu… --- ## [1337bytes for ZCG (December 2025)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/1337bytes-for-zcg-december-2025/53547)
**Author:** [@1337bytes](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/1337bytes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/1337bytes-for-zcg-december-2025/53547 "2025-12-12T21:34:50Z")
Software Engineer with 9 years’ professional experience working in web and app development. Have worked in startups and as a full-time open-source developer. My experience in the startup industry revealed a divide in com… [Next page](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/governance/zcg-elections/38.md?page=1)