@BILL , after the 3rd DN cohort results were published, several validators privately reached out to thank me for raising this issue. Many also admitted that they don’t feel safe to speak publicly, as they fear potential negative consequences from the DN committee - such as being ignored in future cohorts or suffering reputational damage.

This is troubling because it reveals a lack of psychological safety and trust in a process that should be transparent and community-driven.

Given your position as Vice President of Web3 Foundation, your stance carries significant weight.

So I’d like to ask directly:
What concrete assurances can the Foundation give to validators that constructive criticism or disagreement with the DN process will not result in any form of direct or indirect retaliation?

Additionally, I believe it would send a very strong and positive signal to the community if @GAV himself could find the time to join this discussion - even briefly. His involvement would give many validators hope that they are not left alone to be “fed” to the DN committee, and that the leadership truly listens when trust is at stake.