Greetings to all,
I hereby declare my intention to run for the ZCG Committee.
I have been an active member of the forum since April 2018, the author of the blog pro.zcash.ru, and the YouTube channel @prozcash. I’m known as @ruzcash on X (Twitter) and other social media platforms. Representing the Russian-speaking community, I anonymously assist people with questions about Zcash in their native language.
I began my journey in the Zcash community as a simple GPU miner (and later as an ASIC miner). In 2017, I learned to analyze the Ethereum blockchain to make investment decisions in various projects. However, I quickly realized that this was far from what I had envisioned for cryptocurrency—it lacked the safety and qualities needed to replace traditional money. Over time, Zcash became the one thing that consumed all of my personal time. If Zcash were to disappear today for some inexplicable reason, I honestly cannot see anything in the entire cryptocurrency space that could interest me as much.
I’m a proponent of the idea that privacy is not just normal; it is a vital safeguard for people when it comes to financial transactions. Discussing its importance in today’s world feels unnatural to me, as it is something that should be self-evident. For over seven years, this has been a self-evident truth to me, and I am deeply concerned that many people considering cryptocurrency payments still fail to grasp this simple, fundamental concept. I could speak about this for hours, but I would like to share some about my experience and visions.
I have successfully launched four service-oriented businesses, which has given me experience in evaluating the efficiency of capital investments. I have also worked for many years in executive government bodies, granting me insight into bureaucratic nuances and the mindset of officials. Additionally, I have experience consulting in traditional financial investments, enabling me to recognize Zcash’s untapped and long-term potential.
At this moment, based on my beliefs and personal circumstances, Zcash is the primary thing that matters to me the most. I have literally staked my own well-being on its success, which makes my interest in the project’s prosperity both direct and unwavering.
As a member of the ZCG Committee, my priority in evaluating grants will be to ensure cost efficiency with a focus on fostering long-term positive pricing for ZEC. I believe I can represent the interests of long-term investors while supporting well-established developer teams that have demonstrated their commitment to Zcash. I am putting myself forward for this committee now because, given the current deficit in the grants budget, I believe my experience can be valuable.
If you support this vision, please vote for my candidacy by marking the checkbox next to my nickname – artkor.
Regards, ruzcash