Delegates can opt in to become a member of the ZKsync Association, an ownerless, non-profit association.
You can read more about the Association Membership here, find a copy of the Articles of Association here, or visit the governance docs.
Why have a membership model?
Risk and hesitancy around governance participation in general has been a hot topic over the previous years.
During the design, the team discovered the Austrian Association model which allows for a special type of membership, providing a novel model for any Delegate who would want to participate in the ZKsync Governance System.
Why become a member?
Members act as a body of the Association, respectively within the Association’s decision-making process. As a result, members enjoy a potential layer of liability protection while participating in ZKsync governance.(1)
How to become a member
This membership is available to Delegates who participate in governance through the (Tally) governance portal (vote.zknation.io).
Tally Popup: Today, anyone can acknowledge membership via a pop-up on Tally.
Check & change your status: As of today, February 2025, delegates can check or change membership status. Simply navigate to the ZKsync Delegate profile. There will be a screen similar to image below.
The “Edit” button allows delegates to select or unselect an “Active Delegate” box, confirming Association membership. Select “Save” in the top right corner.
Later, in the next months, anyone using the Tally governance portal (vote.zknation.io) may automatically be considered a member. The popup language will be adjusted to reflect this change once complete.
DISCLAIMER
(1) This analysis is based solely on Austrian law. As a result, the legal aspects discussed here are subject to limited or no relevant court decisions or legal literature. It cannot be guaranteed that courts or authorities will adopt the legal interpretations presented here.