Hi everyone,
I’m Dexter, one of the 62 OG Personal DAO members, and an avid supporter of Proposal 135584, which I’ve proudly voted to adopt. As someone deeply involved in this project—from its early days as an NFT holder to my current role as an ambassador—I want to share why I believe Personal DAO and Jesse deserve this shot through the SNS launch. Here’s my take:
Trust in Jesse: A Proven Leader
I’ve known Jesse for over three years within the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem, and his dedication to Personal DAO is nothing short of inspiring. He’s been grinding away on this project with minimal resources, consistently showing up and pushing forward. Having spoken to him on multiple occasions—not just about Personal DAO but about the broader vision for ICP—I can say with confidence that he’s the real deal. Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to witness his work ethic up close, and it’s impressive. His networking skills are top-notch, and his communication abilities—on full display in this forum and beyond—mark him as a true leader. I trust him to keep building something valuable, and that trust is a big reason I’m backing this proposal.
Personal DAO Works for Me: Real Utility, Real Potential
As an OG NFT holder, I’ve been involved with Personal DAO since its early development and testing phases. I use it myself, and I can vouch for its utility—it’s an innovative tool that makes running my own DAO simple and effective. For me, and I suspect for many others, it delivers real value. Beyond personal use, I see its potential to drive ICP adoption by offering a practical, user-friendly solution. After seeing its impact firsthand, I decided to join the Personal DAO team as an ambassador to spread the word and get more people excited about what it can do. This isn’t just a concept—it’s a working product with room to grow.
SNS as Funding: A Chance for Good Projects
I view the Service Nervous System (SNS) as a mechanism to fund promising projects, not just to hand over fully polished dapps to the community. While the SNS was designed with this flexibility in mind, few projects have leveraged it this way—until now. Personal DAO deserves that opportunity. Let investors decide if it’s worth their ICP; that’s the beauty of decentralized governance. I’m not here for gatekeeping—unless a project’s a scam (and this isn’t), it should get its shot. Compare this to projects like Cycle Station, which abandoned its promises, or others that used the SNS to extract value without delivering. Jesse’s track record stands in stark contrast—he’s shown unwavering commitment to building something meaningful.
The Bigger Picture: Bridging Web3 and Beyond
I’m aware of the critiques about control and transparency floating around, and I get where they’re coming from. But as a user and believer in this project, I see the bigger picture: Personal DAO is a functional product with massive potential. It’s not just for the ICP ecosystem—it could serve as a bridge for non-Web3 users to enter the space effortlessly. Beyond that, it opens doors to entirely new markets. Take Solana meme coin communities, for example—they could use Personal DAO to manage their treasuries in a decentralized way. With the Solana RPC canister coming online soon, this vision aligns with what Kyle and the DFINITY team have emphasized: targeting where the big money flows. My role as an ambassador will focus on bringing those Solana meme communities over to adopt Personal DAO as their community DAO, tapping into a vibrant and lucrative niche.
My Vote and My Belief
Jesse has my vote—not just for Proposal 135584, but for the vision he’s chasing with Personal DAO. His dedication, leadership, and the tangible potential of this project make it a no-brainer for me. This isn’t about blind faith; it’s about backing a team and a product that have already proven their worth and are poised to do even more with the right support. I’ve voted to adopt Proposal 135584, and I urge others in the community to consider doing the same. Let’s give Personal
Thanks for reading—happy to discuss this further!
@dehypokriet on X