# Rootstock Collective Delegate Race - Rules of the Game

**URL:** <https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-delegate-race-rules-of-the-game/371>\
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**Created:** [May 7, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-delegate-race-rules-of-the-game/371 "2025-05-07T12:51:27Z")\
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For those who want to participate, here’s an in depth explanation of how the delegate race works.

## ❓1. Where is the race held?

The race is held on the Rootstock Collective Forum — right here!  
→ 🧵 [Official Race Thread](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-call-for-delegates/370) – Post Your Delegate Pitch Here (link to actual post)

Each delegate candidate submits their application as a reply to the main Delegate Race thread. This is where the community can read your vision, ask questions, and decide who to support.

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## 📜 2. What are the rules of the race?

It’s simple and fair. The race is designed to spotlight high-quality governance contributors.

Basic rules:

- You must post your delegate pitch in the forum thread within the application window (until 14 May 2025 midnight UTC)

- Pitches should include: who you are, what you stand for, and how you’ll serve Rootstock governance

- You must register a .rsk domain for your delegate identity (e.g. stablelabdelegate.rsk)

- You must be available and willing to actively vote and communicate with the community

- We’ll host optional intro calls and provide onboarding support

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## 🏆 3. How do you win the race?

Delegates are selected based on:

- Total delegated stRIF received (visible in the dApp or on Tally)

- Clarity and quality of your delegate pitch

- Community support, visibility, and engagement

- Bonus: previous contributions to Rootstock or other DAOs

📌 At the end of the race, the top 5–6 candidates with strong delegation and good standing will be onboarded as official delegates — and may receive loaned voting power or other support to get started.

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## ✍ 4. How do you enter the race?

1. Register a delegate wallet and get a .rsk domain like stablelabdelegate.rsk

2. Write your delegate pitch (name, values, priorities, experience)

3. Post your pitch as a reply to the [Delegate Race thread  
 ](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-call-for-delegates/370)

4. Share it with your network, call for support, and get stRIF holders to delegate to you!

You can delegate voting power directly via:  
→ [https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/latest  
 ](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/latest) → [Tally | RootstockCollective](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/rootstockcollective)

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📣 We’ll also run a short campaign on X and Discord/Telegram to help raise visibility for all delegate candidates. Don’t be shy — we’re here to help you succeed.

Have more questions? Drop them in the thread or DM a member of the Shepherds or StableLab team.

Let the race begin 🏁