Treasury Council Member Candidacy - Ksenija Kuzmina | January - June 2025

Governance Treasury Proposals
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Name: Ksenija Kuzmina
Timezone: UTC+02:00
English Language Proficiency: IRL 4

Qualifications

I am a practicing lawyer with a specialization in fintech and IT, possessing extensive experience in the cryptocurrency space. Over the past four years, I have dedicated myself to exploring blockchain technologies, including Ethereum, Cosmos, ICP, and others. My professional experience includes:

•	**Community Moderator:** Acted as a moderator for projects like Initia, Taiko, Wormhole, Sui, and others, fostering engagement and ensuring smooth communication.
•	**Legal Advisor:** Provided legal guidance to multiple crypto projects, addressing regulatory issues and ensuring compliance.
•	**Marketing Consultant:** Supported projects with marketing strategies to enhance audience reach and achieve goals.
•	**Graph DAO Advocate:** Contributed to the Graph Protocol ecosystem through translations, organizing meetups, and active community involvement.
•	**Blockchain Testing and Validation:** Gained hands-on experience testing and validating blockchains such as Zora, StarkNet, and LayerZero.
•	**Community Leader:** Manage a crypto-focused community and Telegram channel to facilitate discussions and knowledge sharing.

Background (Polkadot and Moonbeam)

Last year, I became deeply inspired by the Polkadot ecosystem and recognized Moonbeam as a standout project within this space. My contributions include active participation in Polkadot parachains and auctions, driven by a belief in Moonbeam’s potential for enabling cross-chain applications. As a public investor and token holder, I have consistently supported the project’s growth through DAO voting and community engagement.

Motivation

I am passionate about advancing innovation within the crypto ecosystem and believe Moonbeam is a key player in this field. Serving on the Moonbeam Treasury Council would allow me to leverage my legal, marketing, and community management expertise to contribute to the project’s success. I am committed to supporting Moonbeam’s development and fostering community-driven initiatives.

Objectives

•	**Enhance Community Engagement:** Strengthen community ties and promote active participation in governance.
•	**Support Legal Compliance**: Provide legal advice to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
•	**Promote Moonbeam:** Leverage marketing expertise to attract more developers and users to the platform.
•	**Facilitate Knowledge Sharing:** Organize meetups and conferences to keep the community informed and connected.

Conflicts of Interest

I have no conflicts of interest that could compromise my impartiality in evaluating proposals.

Availability

I am available for 10-20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the council and the community.

Code of Conduct

I fully endorse the principles outlined in the code of conduct and commit to adhering to them.

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Hello @xenia_kk11 ,

Thank you for your detailed application and your contributions to the blockchain ecosystem.
Here are a few points I’d like to clarify to better understand your vision:

  1. What types of projects or initiatives do you consider to be priorities for the use of Treasury funds?
  2. How would you integrate your legal expertise to support the Board, while ensuring regulatory compliance and respecting the principles of decentralisation?
  3. Can you share a concrete example of how you have strengthened community involvement or facilitated collective decision-making in a previous project?

I look forward to hearing more about your vision and approach to supporting the Moonbeam ecosystem!

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hey Ksenija, thanks for applying for the treasury council

i have some questions to better understand your expertise and whether you’re aligned with the role:

  1. how would this hands-on experience help you assess infrastructure proposals for Moonbeam & Moonriver? can you provide specific examples of how you’d apply this knowledge to treasury evaluations?

  1. can you provide specific examples of proposals you voted on? what was your reasoning behind your votes, and how did those decisions align with Moonbeam’s goals?

  2. regarding community engagement, what’s your discord or telegram handle? how can we verify your engagement in moonbeam community groups?

  3. do you have any experience evaluating the technical and financial needs of infrastructure providers like RPC providers, block explorers, wallets, etc? if not, how would you ensure you make informed decisions in these areas?

  4. if the treasury receives multiple proposals from rpc providers offering similar services, how would you decide which one to fund?

  5. do you have experience drafting or reviewing governance proposals?

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Hello @rom1.dot !

Thank you for your questions and the chance to share my perspective on supporting the Moonbeam ecosystem.

  1. I believe Treasury funds should focus on projects that strengthen the foundation of the ecosystem and help it grow sustainably. For example, improving core infrastructure, like reliable RPC services to ensure smooth network performance.
    Supporting advanced wallet integrations that make it easy for users to interact with the network. Developing accessible tools, like block explorers, to empower developers and users.

  2. With regulations tightening globally, I see this as both a challenge and an opportunity for Moonbeam. My legal experience can help to stay compliant with global regulations without losing sight of Moonbeam’s decentralized principles. Build better connections with regulators, advocating for policies that protect innovation while addressing legal requirements. As well as simplify complex regulations for the community, helping everyone stay informed and confident.
    It’s all about finding the right balance—staying compliant while keeping decentralization at the heart of everything Moonbeam does.

  3. I’ve been actively involved in communities like Taiko, Sandbox, Kadena, and Covalent, where I focused on:
    • Welcoming and guiding newcomers to help them get started and feel included.
    • Translating and creating content to make technical topics more accessible for everyone.
    • Collecting community feedback and working with teams to implement it, ensuring every voice was heard.
    For example, in one project, I worked closely with both the team and the community to turn a popular proposal into reality, which built trust and strengthened engagement.

I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to Moonbeam and help it grow even further.

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Hello @turrizt

  1. My experience running validators and collaborating with dev teams has given me a solid understanding of what makes infrastructure both valuable and sustainable. For example, if a block explorer integration is proposed, I’d evaluate whether it is user-friendly, supports essential functionalities, and aligns with the broader goals of Moonbeam. I focus on technical rigor and realistic growth forecasts to ensure Treasury funds are spent wisely. This approach allows me to scrutinize proposals critically and support those with the highest impact.

  2. I supported a proposal to fund additional RPC endpoints during a load-testing phase. The reasoning was clear: reliable and well-documented RPC services are essential for developers. This proposal aimed to improve accessibility for builders, enhance reliability, and onboard new users, all of which align with Moonbeam’s goal of fostering a developer-friendly ecosystem.

  3. I primarily use Telegram for day-to-day activities, and my handle is @ksenijakuzmina. On Discord, my previous nickname was crypomania#6168, which I used for Moonbeam and Polkadot-related projects before Discord’s policy updates. These accounts reflect my active participation in community discussions.

  4. Yes, I have the technical understanding needed, thanks to my experience running validators and working closely with technical teams. On the financial side, I’ve worked extensively in fintech, particularly in AML and transaction-related roles.

  5. I’d start by reviewing the basic metrics—uptime, speed, and cost. However, I’d go further by assessing how responsive the providers are to community feedback and whether they’ve demonstrated adaptability as the ecosystem grows. A provider’s ability to align with Moonbeam’s long-term goals and support the community is just as important as their technical offerings.

  6. I have reviewed governance proposals extensively, especially within DAO ecosystems, which is a natural part of my crypto journey. While I haven’t drafted official governance proposals for crypto projects, I’ve contributed unofficial proposals as both a lawyer and an ambassador. My legal background equips me with the analytical skills necessary for drafting effective proposals when needed.