@theori.near [Posted on Developer DAO Board](https://near.social/#/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=412) ## Idea: Protocol Community This space brings together individuals, experts, and organizations who are interested in contributing to the ongoing innovation of the NEAR protocol. ## Our Groups The Protocol community consists of two main groups: ### Working Group This formal group is a selected committee of subject matter experts who make official decisions on proposals and questions related to the NEAR protocol. They follow a strict process to review proposals, recommend funding to DAO or grant programs, and hold grant takers accountable. They engage with the broader community to understand their needs and encourage ideation. **Members** - Bowen Wang - Marcelo Fornet - Marcin Michalski - Alex Chiocchi ### Community Group This informal self-organized group provides a space for anyone interested in changes to the NEAR protocol. While this group does not make official decisions, it offers a great opportunity to meet with others to share ideas and submit proposals. This group is not controlled by anyone but the people who are organizing it. The group has a dedicated Telegram channel as well as regular monthly calls. **Communication Channels** - [Protocol Community Group in Telegram](https://t.me/NEAR_Protocol_Community_Group) ## How to get involved - Join the the community group's dedicated [Telegram channel](https://t.me/NEAR_Protocol_Community_Group) to learn about the latest discussions and activities. Don’t forget to introduce yourself. - Register for upcoming calls to connect with other members and experts. Review previous call notes/recordings. - Participate in discussions: Comment on existing ideas or discussions. Or propose a new idea. - Volunteer to speak about a topic or lead a meeting.