Handles:
X: [@0xshivani]
Telegram: shivani7q
Discord: shivanii.s
Hey CoW community, I’m Shivani, and I’d love the chance to join the CoW Grants DAO Committee. I’m passionate about helping decentralized projects grow, thrive, and create real world impact through thoughtful grant-making, community support, and genuine mentorship.
Relevant experience -
Ethereum Foundation (India Ecosystem Lead, July’23 - May’24)
I led EF’s India grants strategy, guided by Ethereum’s philosophy of subtraction, carefully allocating resources to projects with maximum impact. I expanded our reach to top Indian universities (IITs, IIITs, BITS), actively onboarded student communities, and mentored emerging projects. I also judged and supported innovative teams at ETHMumbai. (ETHMumbai Tweet link)
Polygon DAO (Grants Eval, Bounty Board Lead & Ecosystem Jobs Co-Lead, Mar-Dec’22)
I evaluated grant applications focusing on community alignment and sustainability. I managed the Polygon Bounty Board, enhancing transparency and efficiency, and launched the Ecosystem Job Board. I co-organized Polygon Connect Job Fair and judged several community events, including a CoinDCX Ideathon.
zkBankai (Core Contributor, Oct '23-Present) I helped in the documentation of a Polygon-supported grant program for zk initiatives, driving community growth and engagement through strategic content creation.
Community and Technical Contributions
I regularly write in-depth threads and blogs on technical topics, contributing to community education. My recent zkTLS thread received over 15k views and recognition from leaders at EigenLayer, Opacity Protocol, and Reclaim Protocol (zkTLS Thread link).
My Commitment
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Availability- Fully committed to actively participate in all committee meetings, review grants diligently, and engage regularly with grantees and community members.
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Content & Visibility- I’d be happy to create threads and articles showcasing CoW’s grantees, highlighting their impact, and bringing broader attention to their initiatives.
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Mentorship: Excited to mentor grantees beyond cow grant support, helping them grow, integrate into the ecosystem, and succeed sustainably.
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Representation: Ready to represent CoW DAO at eth and defi events across Southeast Asia and India, expanding the protocol’s regional influence and fostering meaningful collaborations.
I’ll do my best to contribute to the above mentioned meaningfully and in good faith.
Past Contributions to CoW DAO
I’ve primarily been an active user and soft promoter of cowswap, also of MEV Blocker and zeroMEV (mostly around 2023 when I was researching MEV), advocated among peers to increase awareness and adoption. While I haven’t formally contributed yet, joining the Grants Committee would mark the start of deeper, dedicated involvement to help amplify CoW DAO’s impact.
Alignment & Motivation
My approach is proactive, community-focused, and deeply rooted in my genuine passion for decentralization. I’d love the opportunity to bring my skills, energy, and commitment to support and amplify the CoW DAO community. I bring EF’s Subtraction philosophy of distributing opportunities to the community and supporting ideas that inspire.