DFINITY Foundation

Internet Computer Association

cycle_dao proposes that Dfinity Foundation shall add the cycle_dao Neuron ID 5967494994762486275 to the list of named Followee options in the NNS dApp.  The neuron shall be labeled as cycle_dao in the list.
 
cycle_dao aims to advance the needs of the internet computer ecosystem. To understand what these needs are, cycle_dao monitors social media & the DFINITY developer forum, engages with the DFINITY Foundation, canvases different segments of the community, and conducts focus group interviews. The cycle_dao neuron follows other neurons to ensure its participation in every vote, but itself votes on all governance topics. Explanation of voting decisions can be found at https://cycledao.xyz/blog.
 
The cycle_dao neuron is currently controlled by 11 council members representing different interests in the Internet Computer community through Axon.ooo. A quorum of 3 members is required to execute a vote. Council membership changes periodically depending on the availability of members. Some or all members may elect to withhold their identities in the future in favor of anonymous participation.
 
We welcome you to join us by following our neuron and Twitter: https://twitter.com/cycle_dao

Motivation for this proposal - At ICP genesis, the NNS was configured to set ICA as the default Followee for the Governance topic for all neurons.  DF and ICA are currently the only named neurons in the list of available neurons in the NNS dApp and people configuring their neuron can easily select these neurons to follow for voting.  In an effort to accelerate decentralization of the internet computer, DF and ICA are going to be removed as default Followees for Governance topics and voting rewards will be weighted by proposal type. Hence, there will be a new need for people in the IC community to find other neurons to follow in order to continue getting paid their voting rewards.  It is desirable to have a diverse and reliable selection of Followees listed in the NNS app to make it easy for people to find Followee options.  Several organizations are responding to this challenge including cycle_dao, ICDevs, and ICP Maximalist Network, each of which represent special interests within the IC community.  It should be noted that all neuron owners are encouraged to vote manually on Governance topics that you consider to be important even if you select Followees for the Governance topic.  Manual voting is the only way to guarantee that your neuron votes according to what you believe is in the long term best interest of the internet computer.

Motion to Add the cycle_dao Neuron to the Named Followee List in the NNS dApp