This proposal outlines the request for funding to sustain and enhance the Celo Communities Guild program across Discord, Telegram, Reddit, and X (Twitter) throughout 2025. Since its inception in August 2021, the initiative has received consistent support from the Celo Foundation, reflecting its recognition of the critical role community-focused moderation plays in fostering a safe, informative, and engaging environment.
In June 2024, following extensive discussions with community members and stakeholders, the Celo Moderators Guild was integrated into the CeloPG proposal for H2 2024. Since then, the program has operated under the CeloPG framework with significant autonomy.
As the Celo Foundation continues to decentralize its operations, this program remains pivotal in enabling the community to uphold safety and quality standards while proactively addressing misinformation and mitigating risks posed by malicious actors. By cultivating a collaborative and inclusive environment, the Celo Communities Guild actively supports the growth and long-term success of the ecosystem.
In blockchain technology, communities form the bedrock of growth, collaboration, and innovation. Platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Reddit are not just communication tools—they are dynamic spaces where users exchange knowledge, provide support, and collectively advance the ecosystem. These platforms are, in essence, public goods, shaped and maintained by the community for the community.
For a blockchain project like Celo, these spaces serve as both entry points for new users and support networks for seasoned participants. They are where ideas are born, questions are answered, and trust is cultivated. However, such open environments can also be breeding grounds for misinformation, scams, and unproductive discourse. This is where moderators become indispensable.
Moderators are the backbone of community quality—they guide conversations, provide timely and accurate assistance, and protect members from harmful actors. On platforms like Discord, moderators ensure real-time engagement and troubleshooting, creating a sense of connection for users. On Telegram, they manage fast-paced conversations and quickly address emerging concerns. Meanwhile, on Reddit, moderators curate in-depth discussions, helping new ideas gain visibility while keeping the conversation respectful and on-topic.
Moderators also play a vital role as the communication bridge between regional DAOs and the broader Celo ecosystem, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment. This is especially vital within the Discord server, where diverse voices from global communities converge. By acting as a unifying layer, moderators facilitate the flow of information, amplify updates from regional DAOs, and ensure that the ecosystem remains connected, cohesive, and inclusive. Their work strengthens the ties between localized efforts and the overarching vision of the Celo network.
This proposal underscores the necessity of continuing and enhancing the Celo Communities Guild initiative. A strong moderator team not only ensures the safety and well-being of community members but also fosters an environment of trust, collaboration, and shared values—key ingredients for the long-term success of the Celo ecosystem.
Building on a strong history of driving community engagement and ensuring a secure environment, this proposal lays out clear plans to strengthen moderation, reward active participation, and foster deeper collaboration across platforms such as Discord, Telegram (including main Celo Account and some other regional or language dedicated accounts), and Reddit.
Active Moderation:
Community Hangouts:
Engagement Incentives:
Ecosystem Collaboration:
Transparency and Reporting:
HashBot Renewal and Integrations:
New X (Twitter) Account:
Google Services and Domains:
The Celo Communities Guild remains committed to fostering a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community that supports the growth and adoption of the Celo ecosystem. With this funding, we aim to build on our achievements and continue to deliver impactful results over the next six (6) months.
Following a successful first six months operating under the CeloPG umbrella, this program now seeks renewal and expansion to align with the Celo Foundation’s strategic focus on decentralizing community management. The proposed funding aims to both sustain and scale the Celo Communities Guild’s efforts, accommodating the growing activity across existing platforms and expanding to new opportunities for community engagement.
Over the past six months (July–December), we have diligently tracked our expenses, which are transparently documented [here], and published detailed monthly reports [here]. These records underscore our commitment to accountability and serve as a foundation for demonstrating the program’s value and impact.
We are requesting a total of 47,090 cUSD and 5,000 Celo from the Community Fund to support six months of operations. The cUSD portion will be allocated primarily to cover the payments of three full-time moderators and to fund the essential tools required for our work. The 5,000 Celo will be exclusively dedicated to fostering community engagement through contests, quests, giveaways, and similar initiatives.
Payments will be distributed monthly, with performance-based reviews to ensure the program's objectives are met effectively.
The Leadership part of this proposal takes care of all the security configurations, bots and all the technical stuff, other Moderators will be specifically in charge of each platform but all of them support each other.
Moderation Team Compensation: 45,000 cUSD
Community Incentives: 5,000 Celo
Operational Costs:
Any funds left at the end of the sixth (6th) month will be returned to the Celo Community Fund or deducted from the next iteration budget.The Budget will be managed in a Multi Sign designed to have three members, part of the proposal.
Multisign Address (Threshold 2/3): 0x0B6a6666027d90fD56f4a2E1827296db4d590f4d
Signers:
Two payments with the total budget of 47,090 cUSD and 5,000 Celo that will cover Celo Communities Guild compensation, training, and community engagement initiatives for 6 months.
The first iteration of this initiative (H2 2024) was led by Goldo (@0xGoldo) as Lead Moderator, supported by 0xj4an-work (@0xj4an-work) in the role of Security Moderator, and Anthony (@0xKnight), an experienced moderator with a strong track record in community safety and engagement. From the outset, our vision has been to implement a rotational leadership structure, allowing team members to take on diverse roles and bring fresh perspectives every six months.
For H1 2025, the proposed rotation will have 0xj4an-work (@0xj4an-work) stepping into the Lead Moderator role, Anthony (@0xKnight) taking on the position of Security Moderator, and Goldo (@0xGoldo) contributing as Moderator. Looking ahead to H2 2025, the leadership will rotate again, with Anthony (@0xKnight) assuming the Lead Moderator role, Goldo (@0xGoldo) becoming the Security Moderator, and 0xj4an-work (@0xj4an-work) serving as Moderator.
We request access to Celo Foundation's resources for training purposes and suggest collaboration with the foundation's team for strategic guidance and support in program execution.
We invite the community to review this proposal and share feedback to ensure alignment with the ecosystem’s goals. Together, we can create a stronger, more engaged Celo community.
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A human readable version of this proposal can be found using the following command (on-chain ID determined after submission):
$ celocli governance:show --proposalID 212 --node https://forno.celo.org