# THE Team

It is important to remember that THE idea was originally birthed by Vitalik and the original Developer remains anonymous. Although there are speculations within the community of who the developer might be, they are just speculations and if THE Dev's intentions are to remain anonymous we shall respect those wishes and simply thank him for the opportunity he has created for us.

Whilst THE Protocol remains community driven, there are a handful of people that have stepped up to steer the ship. These members do not hold any special powers over the contract any more than any other community member would but have gained the trust of the community to create the essential utilities for THE Protocol to thrive.

## <mark style="color:orange;">THE Core contributors:</mark>

<div><figure><img src="https://1295577476-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfhCcEgiJDsblJrDqfLM%2Fuploads%2F4FTbMwORs8jWozr9RYdk%2F%24THE%20Positive%20Climb.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8d116f1c-ae07-4d22-af6a-164d19606534" alt=""><figcaption><p>$THE Positive Climb</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://1295577476-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfhCcEgiJDsblJrDqfLM%2Fuploads%2F7qqXhmXe9r9haDLsQjV4%2F%24THERealMoonCat.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d90ef991-96ad-46eb-baf7-af25aeeefd4d" alt=""><figcaption><p>$THERealMoonCat</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://1295577476-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfhCcEgiJDsblJrDqfLM%2Fuploads%2FtBpxBfWaHtsMkzIOUjv8%2FET%2018%20V2.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5e7cff12-f6a6-4907-94c9-1cc57fb6eeb6" alt=""><figcaption><p>ET 18 V2</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://1295577476-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfhCcEgiJDsblJrDqfLM%2Fuploads%2FqwgiC0CDizktd2Lx4MMf%2Fthe_viiibe.png?alt=media&#x26;token=680fcdad-5543-4d51-a69e-d3cfdba894fc" alt=""><figcaption><p>$the viiibe</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://1295577476-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfhCcEgiJDsblJrDqfLM%2Fuploads%2FDVOdwmDJ6AJuMXkJpxRc%2FMatt.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9b4a8433-e23d-4c67-9674-8446949e0898" alt=""><figcaption><p>Matt</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<mark style="color:orange;">**$THE Positive Climb:**</mark> THE Visionary&#x20;

<mark style="color:orange;">**$THERealMoonCat:**</mark> THE Talent

<mark style="color:orange;">**ET 18 V2:**</mark> THE Plugs

<mark style="color:orange;">**$the viiibe:**</mark> THE gm God

<mark style="color:orange;">**Matt:**</mark> THE Chief Marketing Officer \[[LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matej-arsov-1bb88a253)]

The objectives of THE Core contributors are to execute on the plans of the DAO and to always hold the DAO decisions to the highest regard. THE Core will always provide full transparency in any actions taken.&#x20;

The current group of Core contributors all provide their own special roles within the team that have allowed us to be where we are today and are critical in the future success of THE Protocol.

## <mark style="color:orange;">THE Developers:</mark>

<div><figure><img src="https://1295577476-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfhCcEgiJDsblJrDqfLM%2Fuploads%2Fjy757XIud3t3rOh3t4FR%2FCinnamars.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c7d3edab-8f96-45c3-bb3d-07f275eaeda5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Cinnamars</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://1295577476-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfhCcEgiJDsblJrDqfLM%2Fuploads%2F0oeF0UIQgXBbHiUq5T6C%2FStargazer.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cb964946-a640-4795-b9ec-b231347d50ef" alt=""><figcaption><p>Stargazer</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<mark style="color:orange;">**Cinnamars:**</mark> THE Dev (DAO/Staking/Website/NFT)

<mark style="color:orange;">**Stargazer:**</mark> THE Web Designer

These Developers have enabled us to turn our visions into reality and we have to commend them over and over again for their amazing work ethic and the skill set both of these Developers provide. We would not be able to be where we are today without them. While these Devs work with us on a contractual basis, we intend to maintain relationships and create a long lasting bond with them.

## <mark style="color:orange;">THE Moderators:</mark>

Special shout out to all the Moderators that have helped keep us afloat and managed the day to day activities within our Telegram! THE Protocol has [13 International community groups ](http://164.90.182.85/community)and keeping those chats constantly monitored to prevent unwanted spam or phishing is no easy task! The role of a Moderator is one that is often overlooked but their contribution to keeping our community safe and connecting directly with the community is something that we truly value.

