Here are some additional comments from people I skimmed through the document, but I can’t seem to understand what you want to achieve with this. To be fair, might just be a language barrier.
Specifically, what is it that requires web3 tech like NFT to achieve the goal of a DAO?
Jaymes Davis [11:40 AM]
Think about VExpert and CTP programs- they show your expertise and community contributions, right? But here's the problem: when companies change or programs end, all that recognition can disappear. It's like having your high school diploma suddenly not count anymore because your school closed down.
Here's why we're using Web3 and NFTs:
Imagine having a digital badge (NFT) that:
• Shows every time you helped another tech worker solve a problem
• Records when you spoke at community events
• Tracks your mentorship of new EUC professionals
• Lists projects you contributed to
The cool part? This badge:
• Can't be taken away when a company changes its programs
• Stays with you forever, like a permanent digital resume
• Can be shown to any new employer to prove your community work
• Is verified by the whole community, not just one company
Real-world example: Let's say you were a VExpert for 5 years and helped hundreds of people. Right now, if that program ends, all you have is a line on your resume. With our DAO, you'd have a permanent digital record showing every contribution you made, every person you helped, and every bit of knowledge you shared. When you interview for a new job, you can show them this complete history of your community work - something more meaningful than just saying "I used to be a VExpert."
Think of it like a permanent digital scrapbook of your professional community work that no company can take away or control. Does that help explain why we're using this technology? (edited)
Jan Tytgat [11:42 AM]
Instead of relying on Credly for example. That might make sense. It’s just that NFT have been such a crypto scam, this might be one of the first legit use cases.
Jaymes Davis [11:45 AM]
@Jan Tytgat You raise a good point about Credly! This actually highlights one of the key reasons we're using blockchain technology instead of a traditional platform. While Credly is a great service, it's still a single company controlling your professional credentials. If Credly were to shut down tomorrow or change their business model, all those digital badges could disappear.
The Ethereum blockchain, on the other hand, is decentralized and immutable - meaning no single company controls it, and records can't be altered or deleted. Your professional achievements and community contributions would be permanently recorded, regardless of what happens to any individual company or platform.
You're also right about NFTs having gotten a bad reputation due to some high-profile scams. However, there are many successful projects using NFTs for real utility rather than speculation - like ENS domains for web3 identities, Lens Protocol for decentralized social media, and GitcoinDAO for open source funding. We're following in the footsteps of these legitimate use cases, using NFTs as a tool for professional identity and community recognition rather than as a speculative asset.
Our focus is on creating lasting professional value for the EUC community - think of it as building a decentralized, community-owned version of LinkedIn meets Credly, where your reputation and achievements truly belong to you.