Zcash Foundation has developed this discussion draft and an AI-generated audio companion in order to empower our community as we collectively explore various future Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) models. Its purpose is to provide an overview of potential approaches without endorsing or advocating for any specific model. The inclusion of any particular funding model in this document should not be interpreted as an indication of support or preference by the Zcash Foundation.
Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) is a natural extension of Zcash’s commitment to decentralization and community governance. The exploration of PGM models for Zcash represents our collective commitment to transparent and inclusive decision-making. The PGM framework enables community members to actively participate in determining how resources are allocated, ensuring that funding decisions align with the collective vision of Zcash’s future.
By examining different models, we can work together to identify mechanisms that:
- Preserve Zcash’s core principles of privacy and decentralization
- Ensure equitable participation in funding decisions
- Maintain transparency while protecting participant privacy and
- Strengthen community engagement and ownership
We invite discussion on the Zcash community forum to facilitate an open dialogue about potential PGM implementations, knowing that the success of any chosen model will depend on active community participation and careful consideration about how it serves Zcash’s mission. The ultimate decisions rest with the Zcash community, determined through collaborative discourse and deliberation.
