Dear Bankless Nation 🏴,

This week's community call started on a high note, with positive vibes and shared love for music before transitioning into discussions about the Transition Council's recent activities. Earlier in the week, an announcement from the council acknowledged the progress made so far while recognizing the need for more time to make key decisions in the transition process.

During the call, there was a strong consensus that the Council should take the necessary time, even if it meant the transition extending until the end of Season 12. As we look ahead, the new year could mark the beginning of exciting new chapters or seasons. One thing is certain: this journey continues shaping into one worth being a part of.

The Council remains open to feedback and suggestions, welcoming input through votes, and comments during the Governance calls, Community calls, and other forums. The most recent request for input is OxZFi’s post on redefining our identity and it would be great to see your votes and hear your thoughts.

Have a splendid week!

Contributors: Ifeoluwakiitan, Lucent, Boluwatife, Tonytad, Kornekt, WinVerse

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Proposals in Discussion

• Redefining Our Identity

The Identity of Our Future

Author: Lucent

When the reorganization of our community started, it was clear that the road ahead would be long. However, with the recent announcement from the Transition Council, we now have a more defined timeline — Season 13 (or Season 1) will kick off on January 2, 2025. We appreciate the Council’s dedication to making us a stronger community.

Discussions around our community’s purpose and values have gained significant traction since the transition started, and the result from the poll in the redefining our purpose proposal revealed that our priority values as a community are decentralized governance, integrity and transparency, self-determination, and social connectivity. However, while there is still chatter around decentralized governance, now is the time to focus on redefining our identity.

In this most recent Forum post, the Transition Council suggests that our brand identity aligns with what our community stands for, authentically reflecting our values and purpose while representing who we are within the ecosystem. To prevent identity crises during this transition, they outlined four key areas to address: name and identification, logo and visual imagery, internal culture, and external identity.

Name and Identification

As we develop into a newly revamped organization, our name is one of the first things to address. We must consider whether to include ‘DAO’ in the name and whether it should reference specific technologies like ‘blockchain’ or ‘web3.’ One of the most popular suggestions so far is to choose a name that reflects our core values. This isn’t surprising, given the poll results on purpose and values. Other suggestions, like adopting a playful or humorous tone or opting for a name that conveys professionalism and seriousness, have received mixed reactions.

Logo and Visual Imagery

Symbols and imagery play a crucial role in communicating our values and purpose. A strong visual identity can simplify complex ideas, evoke emotions, and transcend language barriers, making our values accessible and culturally significant. As we consider our logo, a simple, minimalistic design that will accurately represent our brand is part of the factors to consider. Color, text, and shape are key to creating a cohesive visual identity.

Internal Culture

Our internal culture is vital, as it shapes the language and processes that define our identity. Since the community supports self-determination as a core value, it is a given they also support processes that empower and inspire self-initiative as a culture. Consideration is also given to the organizational structure and hierarchy we adopt, ensuring it promotes a casual and relaxed workplace culture. We must think about our onboarding system as we move forward, as these elements will define our internal activities as a community and ultimately influence how the broader ecosystem perceives us.

External Identity

The TC is also gauging feedback to see what the community thinks about creating a legal entity. Our voice within the web3 community and our stance in the social sector will shape our external identity. One key question we must address is whether our membership should be inclusive or exclusive. Partnership decisions are also crucial — do we accept partners with values that differ slightly from ours, or do we only align with those whose values fully align with ours? These considerations will affect our external image and our relationships within the ecosystem.

These issues are crucial for guiding the Transition Council in making the right decisions as we move forward. The Council encourages everyone to participate by casting their votes in the Forum. Support the suggestions you believe in, remain neutral on those you have no strong opinion about, and reject those that don’t resonate with you. Bring up any important aspects that were not addressed but are essential to our rebirth in the comments or create a new proposal. It goes without saying that our community’s revamp is the collective work of all its members so make your voice heard.

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