Candidate Information
Preferred Name and Country:
Angelica Saldaña USA
Wallet Address: ETH
0xcA48Aa498282bFB1161C4ce450F142E6335Edaf0
Social Media:
AngelicaSaldana (Telcoin, Discord, and Telegram)
@AngelofYHVH X
Miner Group: Staker
Specialization: Financing
I have over 10 years of hands-on experience in decentralized finance operations, beginning with buying Bitcoin directly from miners and staking across 20+ cryptocurrencies. I was interviewed by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) for their report, Decentralized Finance: Use Cases, Challenges and Opportunities. I provided liquidity in Ethereum’s earliest DeFi protocols and opened the EuroFinance Global Treasurers Conference in Vienna, Austria addressing treasurers from Amazon, the United Nations, Nike, and Nvidia and breaking down Web3 and FX risk management. My speech was the final presentation; the conference was opened by the former Prime Minister of Belgium. I have been interviewed by Yahoo Finance Live, The New York Times, Australian media, and Business Insider regarding Web3.
Council Nomination Application: Provide responses to the following questions.
Introduction: How did you find out about Telcoin and why are you excited about being a part of the Telcoin community
I discovered Telcoin at its launch in 2017 and immediately bought in, drawn by its focus on remittances. As someone with family roots in the Philippines, I’ve lived the pain points of sending money from first world to third world countries. Traditional channels like Western Union are slow, costly, and require physical trips; converting to pesos eats away at margins. Telcoin’s Wallet provides a low cost solution that changes the equation. I’m excited to join a community that turns DeFi into real world financial access especially for the unbanked in emerging markets and to help steer treasury decisions that amplify this impact.
What experience do you have in interacting with the Telcoin Platform as a user, miner, and/or overall ecosystem participant?
I’ve been a Telcoin user and staker since 2017, holding and managing $TEL in an EOA wallet from launch. I analyzed the Telcoin App with my cousin, a senior banking executive at headquarters in Toronto, Canada discussing how traditional finance and Web3 merge in real time. As a crypto social media influencer, I break down Telcoin’s Web3 technology, the company’s evolution, and what sets it apart driving up to at times 100,000 views on a single post and onboarding new users to the ecosystem. This combination of long term staking, institutional insight, and high impact public education makes me a deeply engaged participant in Telcoin’s growth.
Why should you be selected?
Why are you running?
To represent long term stakers and holders of TEL. To bridge traditional finance with Telcoin’s DeFi vision ensuring treasury decisions fuel sustainable growth, not fast paced turn around.
What unique skills, experiences and credentials do you bring to the role that will assist you in fulfilling your regular and special duties?
With over a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency space, I bring a deep understanding of Web3 technologies, from staking and providing liquidity for DeFi protocols to navigating the evolution of smart contracts to layer-two solutions.
My ability to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies allows me to comprehend and leverage cutting edge innovations effectively. I have collaborated with top traditional finance organizations, such as the Institute of International Finance (IIF), and served as a speaker at EuroFinance for global treasurers, where I simplified complex Web3 concepts for diverse audiences.
My work with global treasurers has honed my ability to balance risk minimization with innovative strategies, particularly in pioneering initiatives like Telcoin, the first telecom backed DeFi stablecoin Fintech company.
As a trusted crypto influencer, I engage daily with my community, fostering trust and providing reliable guidance, which equips me to represent and prioritize the needs of stakers.
My media appearances on Yahoo Finance Live, and Australian media showcase my ability to communicate effectively on a global stage. These experiences enable me to fulfill both regular and special duties by combining technical expertise, strategic insight, and a commitment to transparent, community-driven leadership.
Changes and improvements you plan to propose?
Cut waste – fund top priorities first
Staker and Telcoin Holders – hear needs, fund smart ideas.
No overspending, no risky bets.
Every TEL spent must drive global growth for a certain time period or get cut.
Make a Telcoin Innovation Fund - An example is the usage of AI to make Telcoin more efficient
How will you represent your miner group (Stakers)?
To effectively represent my miner group (stakers), I will prioritize their interests by actively listening to their needs, foster collaborative decision making, seek proactive feedback, and ensure they can easily contact me through one dedicated channel such as discord or telegram with my response times within 48 hours.
How will you keep your constituency informed?
I will maintain communication through X, Discord, and Telegram. I’ll actively listen to the needs of the staker group, implement their requests, keep them informed with critical updates, and provide weekly reports on progress.
Time dedication?
5-10 hours/week—non negotiable