P1 - UX Council Governance Proposal

Abstract

Redesigning Governance Councils to Better Align with Ecosystem Needs

Summary

This proposal seeks community consensus to revise the council structure originally outlined in the WalletConnect whitepaper. Based on extensive feedback from the community and a reassessment of ecosystem priorities, we propose establishing a UX Council as the core working group, to cover the originally proposed Technical Council and Partnerships Council.

Background

The original whitepaper proposed forming two councils—Technical and Partnerships Councils—to support the governance and development of the WalletConnect ecosystem. However, feedback highlighted the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach that incorporates both technical and non-technical viewpoints.

Proposal

We propose creating a UX Council comprising key contributors from the WalletConnect ecosystem, representing diverse expertise across technical and non-technical domains. The UX Council will serve as a forum to discuss, propose, and collaborate on initiatives and upgrades critical to the network's growth.

Within the UX Council, members will also elect representatives to participate in two specialized committees:

1. Technical Committee – Focused on technology, development, and research related to the WalletConnect Network.
2. Ecosystem Committee – Focused on community engagement, ecosystem development, and growth strategies.

These committees will operate with more frequent meetings to address their specific mandates, ensuring agility and deeper collaboration.

Call to Action

We encourage all stakeholders to participate in the upcoming vote and share their thoughts on this redesigned council structure, which aims to better serve our growing ecosystem.

Next Steps

This proposal will initiate a governance vote to seek consensus from the community. If approved, we will outline the process for nominating and electing members to the UX Council and its committees, designed for transparency and alignment with WalletConnect’s mission.

References

1. Whitepaper: https://whitepaper.walletconnect.network
2. UX Council Charter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sZowj0P0o2yQkp2dd9M9s-ZWfM0PbCvJIqNTBqfYTDw/