Voi’s First Mainnet Council
Hello Voiagers and Future Explorers,
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the evolution of the Voi ecosystem — the election of the first five members to serve on Voi’s inaugural Mainnet Council! This marks a significant step forward as we continue to build a decentralized, community-driven blockchain.
The formation of this Council is a testament to the strength and dedication of our community.
These appointments are for a one-year term, after which we will hold the first official community-wide elections for the Council. This initial Council was selected through a process led by our dedicated committees, which nominated and voted on individuals who have not only been active participants but have also demonstrated exceptional value to the Voi community during the testnet.
Each Council member brings a unique set of skills, experience, and passion that will help guide Voi through this critical phase of our development. Below is an introduction to each of our newly appointed Council members, highlighting their background, qualifications, and vision for Voi.
Shelly
Shelly is a seasoned smart contract developer and builder of blockchain applications. As the creator of the Nautilus NFT Marketplace and MechsSwap, and a core technical contributor to HumbleDefi, Shelly has been a vital part of Voi since March 2023.
Shelly is committed to supporting the community and ensuring harmony among builders. During his tenure, he plans to prioritize retroactive grant funding to support bridging projects over to Voi, expand the ecosystem, and enhance developer tooling to onboard new developers from other ecosystems.
Bagman
With over a decade of experience in business development, Bagman has built strategic partnerships across tech, SaaS, advertising, and Web3. He has been a key supporter of the Voi Network, running relay nodes and hosting weekly Voi spaces on X.
Bagman is passionate about leveraging decentralized networks for community-driven governance. His vision includes fostering an interconnected ecosystem through strategic B2B partnerships, exchanges, and marketplaces, with a focus on enhancing infrastructure and driving sustainable growth aligned with Voi’s core values.
Wilder Stubbs
Wilder is the CEO of Frostbits Solutions Ltd, a Canadian tech company focused on innovative software development and Web3 SaaS services. He played a critical leadership role during Voi’s testnet as one of the 3 testnet council directors.
Wilder’s goals for the Council include enhancing network security, supporting decentralized applications, and promoting the NFT and DeFi sectors to attract more users and contributors to Voi.
Kieran O’Neill (Magnetartare)
Kieran is a software engineer with over 12 years of experience and has been an active participant in Voi’s ecosystem, notably as the creator of the Kibisis wallet. With deep expertise in AVM, Solidity, and EVM development, Kieran is dedicated to advancing technical standards within Voi.
Kieran aims to accelerate the adoption of technical standards within Voi, fostering collaboration among builders. His vision includes proposing improvements to the application layer and organizing events such as hackathons to engage and onboard new developers to the Voi ecosystem.
Dave (Xarmian)
Dave is a seasoned software engineer and blockchain enthusiast with a strong track record in developing applications during Voi’s Testnet. As a former member of the Voi TestNet Council, he has contributed significantly to the community through tools like the Voi Questing platform and ARC-72 NFT indexer.
Dave is focused on advancing real-world blockchain adoption through user experience, aligning with his commitment to meeting the community’s needs and fostering a transparent governance process.
Administrative Support
In addition to these Council members, we’re pleased to introduce Scotty, who will provide administrative support for the Council.
Scotty will act as a communication and administrative liaison between the core team, the Council, and the Voi community.
His responsibilities include taking meeting minutes, developing and circulating Council agendas, organizing Discord communication, managing governance operations, and ensuring that all communications and records are kept up to date and compliant with Voi’s transparency requirements.
Looking Ahead
The election of our first Mainnet Council is a significant milestone in Voi’s journey. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who applied for the Council. Your enthusiasm and dedication are what make our community strong, and we encourage everyone to continue contributing and participating as we grow together.
A great way to get involved is through our committees.
More information about the first official Voi Council meeting will be shared soon. All meetings will be viewable live to the public, reflecting our commitment to transparency and community involvement.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Voi.
Together, we are building a decentralized future, and this Council will play a key role in guiding us through the next phase of our journey.
