# Results for Steward Council Elections v3 - Empowering Community Voice #Web3 Progressive decentralization requires shifting authority and responsibility to a federation of functional units that receive their mandates and funding from the DAO. As Gitcoin grows from millions to billions of dollars allocated to digital public goods yearly, this process must be accomplished alongside the community contributing to these public goods. The Gitcoin governance remains committed to enabling community participation, ensuring that the impact of these funds aligns with our collective goals. This post recaps key milestones in this journey and shares the results of the latest Steward Council elections. Access the complete article on the [Gitcoin Blog](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/steward-council-elections-v3)