Namada’s Phases of Mainnet are wrapping up, and a new chapter is starting 
Activity’s picking up faster than expected, so it’s time to place some bets 
Spotlight: Conviction-Based Delegation Initiative
Luminara 
has 25 million NAM ready to delegate to validators (and prospective validators) who will help move Namada forward over the next three months. Ready to develop tools, content, community, security, growth, support, or more?
Template
Please reply to this topic using the template below 
Mainnet validator: [Name] - Commission x%
Top 2 commitments
1. [Project or initiative #1]
2. [Project or initiative #2]
(50 words total max)
Top achievement/contribution to date
[One specific past contribution you're proud of.]
(50 words max)
Collaboration or working solo: [Collaboration / Solo]
Recent Anoma Foundation delegation: [Yes / No]
Note:
- Each delegation amount depends on the commitment(s), but 500k to 1.5m NAM is what we’re aiming for
- Higher commission rates are better–we won’t delegate to 0-commission validators
- Limit to 2 commitments, can be just 1 commitment though
- Keep each section max 50 words (yes, we’ll check). Count words or use AI to help keep your answers under the word limits
- To confirm you’ve read carefully, please include the word “Spotlight” in your reply
Have nothing started yet?
That’s okay. Pitches are welcome—just help us understand what you’re planning and how it will matter. Worried you can’t deliver? We won’t be mad! We will just move on to the next bet, so the worst case is some reputation risk.
Timeline
- Delegations begin ~June 14 and run through ~June 28
- Check-in ~Aug 7
- Next Spotlight round opens ~Sep 7
After two months we’ll reconnect to see what’s unfolding: what’s working, what’s changed, and where we may want to increase, decrease, or re-allocate bets. No one gets publicly called out–we’re just trying to steer toward impact as we learn.
If your initiative is ongoing, you’re welcome to share an update (more about this later) and request continued delegation in September. If things stalled or pivoted, no shame—share what you learned. If you’re starting something new, submit again. Each round is a fresh chance to re-align with what Namada needs now.
We’re Looking For
Improvements to:
- User experience (privacy best practices, docs, onboarding, shielded UX)
- Tooling (dashboards, testnets, dev infra)
- Ecosystem growth (cross-chain, events, partnerships, integrations)
- Governance & coordination (community forums, proposals)
- Security & reliability (monitoring, testing, hardening)
But anything that helps Namada grow counts—design, education, research, community care, and invisible maintenance work all matter.
Need ideas or inspiration?
- Namada - Roadmap
- Fast Shielded Microgrants: Introduction & Call for Proposals
- Namada Ecosystem Opportunities - Contribute, Collaborate, and Make an Impact
- MELLIFERA contributions
- Namada Builder Allocations Round 1 - 2.05m NAM
- Donor Drop app creator allocations - 340k NAM
No grants, no program. Just bets.
Luminara won’t have a formal program for any of the ecosystem support we engage in. Insights here.
We’re making conviction-based delegations, like early-stage investors backing energy and potential. Some bets won’t land, we expect that. We’ll adapt and move our spotlights 
This isn’t zero-sum—many bets can win.
We’re not looking for polish. Just clarity, momentum, and a good hunch.
Have something brewing? Or a bold idea with real 3-month potential?
Show us 
Let’s put a spotlight on it 
Based on the transaction count, I am in the top two or three,