Zcash Community Voting Authorities

dismad · October 3, 2025, 1:13pm

I submit this application on behalf of all the voting authorities and ask for the coinholders support.

Thank you for consideration.

github.com/Financial-Privacy-Foundation/ZcashCoinholderGrantsProgram

Retroactive Grant Application - Zcash Community Voting Authorities

opened 01:10PM - 03 Oct 25 UTC

### Terms and Conditions - [x] I agree to the [Grant Agreement](https://9ba4718…c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_6ff6db4095fd4c4ba21babec361e927e.pdf) terms if funded - [x] I agree to [Provide KYC information](https://9ba4718c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_7d9e73d16b584a61bae92282b208efc4.pdf) if funded above $50,000 USD - [x] I agree to disclose conflicts of interest - [x] I understand that this grant program is only eligible for completed work, as it is a retroactive grant program. Applications for planned or partially completed work will not be considered. All completed work will be verified and accepted by its intended users or their representatives, who will confirm that the outputs meet the required quality, functionality, and usability before the work is listed as an option for Coinholder voting. - [x] I agree that for any new open-source software, I will create a CONTRIBUTING.md file that reflects the high standards of Zcash development, using the [`librustzcash` style guides](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#styleguides) as a primary reference. - [x] I understand when contributing to existing Zcash code, I am required to adhere to the project specific contribution guidelines, paying close attention to any [merge](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#merge-workflow), [branch](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#branch-history), [pull request](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-request-review), and [commit](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages) guidelines as exemplified in the librustzcash repository. - [x] I understand all grants are valued in USD but will be disbursed in Shielded ZEC. I acknowledge and accept that disbursement amounts may fluctuate based on the ZEC/USD exchange rate at the time of payment. ### Application Owners (@octocat, @octocat1) @dismad ### Organization or Individual Name dismad ### Additional Team Members ```team-members.yaml dismad hanh james_katz outgoing.doze frankbraun artkor ``` ### How did you learn about the Lockbox: Coinholder Retroactive Grants Program? Community Member ### Requested Grant Amount (USD) $26750 ### Category Retroactive Event Funding ### Project Summary Shielded coinholder voting will become a critical part of the Zcash community infrastructure and I believe a public goods bounty could help participation whilst futher decentralizing the process. The new retroactive grant is perfect for this because the work was already completed. ### Project Description Voting Authorities need to admin a server that runs hahn's vote server software as well as cometbft. Please see here for details and a video: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/coinholder-polling-on-governance-and-funding/50812/8 ### Technical Approach (how you did it) Using signal all individuals were on call running their instance of hahns zcash vote server + bft nodes fixing errors and hiccups along the way. Dismad additionally purchased a domain and hosted all elections publicly. All members helped answer questions in the community. ### Time Period of Work Completion See Proof of completion section for dates ### Total Budget (USD) 26750.00 ### Budget Breakdown ## Wages Factoring specialized skills needed + Community members stepping up for the betterment of the Zcash community + 1st mover advantage $250 / day Thus, ```markdown @dismad @ 32 days = $8000 @hanh @ 14 days = $3500 @james_katz @ 25 days = $6250 @outgoing.doze @ 14 days = $3500 @frankbraun @ 11 days = $2750 @artkor @ 11 days = $2750 ----------------------------------- $26750 ``` ### Previous Funding No ### Previous Funding Details _No response_ ### Other Funding Sources No ### Other Funding Sources Details _No response_ ### Success Metrics So far no major issues have occured during our new shield voting process and the retroactive grant process is live ### Proof of completion ## Test poll (3-31-25) 7 days https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/coin-voting-2-0-participate-in-a-test-poll/50560/7 @dismad ## Coinholder Polling on Governance and Funding (4-19-25) 14 Days https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/coinholder-polling-on-governance-and-funding/50812/18 https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/coinholder-poll-voting-authority-coordination/50908 @dismad @hanh @james_katz @outgoing.doze ## Coinholder Poll to Ratify the Retroactive Grants Program (8-23-25) 11 Days https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/polling-closed-coinholder-poll-to-ratify-the-retroactive-grants-program/52013 @dismad @frankbraun @artkor @james_katz ### Conflict of Interest Disclosure _No response_ ### Community Forum Posting - [x] I understand it is my responsibility to post a link to this issue on the [Zcash Community Forums](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/about-the-retroactive-grants-category/52106) after this application has been submitted so the community can give input. I understand this is required in order for the community to discuss and vote on this grant application. Note: If you are unable to post on the forum (for example, due to new user restrictions), please leave a comment below, and we will adjust your posting permissions.

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