Treasury Council Election 2: Validators

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Submit the following candidate information and application to be considered for a Treasury Council position by Validators in the next election.

Candidate Information

• Preferred Name and Country: Preferred name and location.
• Wallet Address: Wallet address to be used in Council member voting.
  • Note: By submitting your wallet address you are sharing the ownership and transaction history for the entire world to see and associate with you. Only submit an address you are comfortable sharing publicly.
  • Note: This should be an EOA address, not a Telcoin wallet or other smart contract wallet address
• Social Media: Telcoin Discord username, Twitter account
• Specializations: Please select one or more specializations below and describe your experience.
  • Data
  • Distribution
  • Financing
  • Storage

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
  • What experience do you have in interacting with the Telcoin Platform as a user, miner, and/or overall ecosystem participant?
• Why should you be selected?
  • Why are you running for this position?
  • What unique skills, experiences and credentials do you bring to the role that will assist you in fulfilling your regular and special duties?
  • What changes and improvements do you plan to propose?
  • How will you represent your miner group in decision-making processes to ensure their interests are being voiced and protected?
  • How will you keep your constituency informed?
  • How much time can you dedicate to the role each week?

[grantkee]

Candidate Information

Preferred Name and Country:

Grant Kee, USA

Wallet Address:

0x55d932C8C20383B6eCeD977883ba1934D057a1F5

Social Media:

• Telcoin Discord: Grant | Telcoin
• Twitter: @9rantkee

Specializations:

• Distributed Systems
• Blockchain Protocols
• Consensus Mechanisms
• Software Engineering
• Leadership

Council Nomination Application Responses:

Introduction

I am seeking reelection to represent Validators on the Treasury Council. I discovered Telcoin a few years ago and wanted to build a L1 blockchain that is scalable and secure. I’m inspired by the prospect of contributing to a community that is not just technologically innovative but also a force for positive change in the financial and blockchain ecosystems.

Experience with Telcoin

I’m the lead protocol engineer building Telcoin Network. I have hands-on experience with every layer of the Platform, both at the infrastructure level and as a regular user. For the past year, I’ve participated heavily in ensuring responsible council proposals succeeded. I plan to continue voting and representing validator interests and overseeing Telcoin Network’s success.

Why Are You Running for This Position?

My extensive technical background, coupled with my proactive involvement in the Telcoin codebase, uniquely positions me to bridge the gap between technological advancement and Validator interests. I am running for this position to actively contribute to shaping the future of the Telcoin Platform. I believe that my technical insights and forward-thinking approach can significantly influence the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for the Treasury Council in a way that benefits everyone involved. I am deeply committed to the success of Telcoin Network and the Platform in general.

Unique Skills and Experiences

My expertise in blockchain systems, open-source projects, and secure software development equip me with the unique skillset to oversee validator interests. I excel at balancing business needs with engineering desires and have significant experience communicating both perspectives on projects.

Proposed Changes and Improvements

I aim to propose initiatives that incentivize wide-spread validator adoption for the Telcoin Network in a way that supports the sustainable growth of the Telcoin ecosystem. Telcoin Network has the potential to disrupt traditional blockchain approaches, and I plan to lead that charge.

One of my first initiatives on the Council was to open-source the Telcoin Network codebase so the community has more insight and input towards the network’s future. Inviting developers to make meaningful contributions will help the Platform grow stronger, more quickly, and securely. I still believe transparency is paramount and open-source code is critical for the network’s success.

This year my main focus will be to onboard and increase MNO participation in Telcoin Governance. I am also advocating for a Local Council for Telcoin Network after mainnet is launched.

Representation of Miner Group Interests

I will actively engage with the validator miner community to ensure their interests and concerns are heard and addressed. My approach involves transparent communication, regular updates, and inclusive decision-making to ensure that validators and all miners on our platform have their interests represented during the council’s deliberations. I firmly believe that the only way we can succeed is if we all agree.

The approval rate for the Treasury Council requires 4/4 approvals, and I think that is the right approach. By prioritizing the Platform, I believe it is possible to understand both sides of a proposal conflict and reach an agreement that benefits the Platform.

Keeping Constituency Informed

I am committed to maintaining an open line of communication with my constituency. I provided regular updates during PC/TC meetings this year and worked closely with other council members to launch a roadmap website for TN development. I continue to listen and consider feedback to ensure this project is a success by all accounts.

Time Dedication

I am prepared to dedicate as much time as needed to fulfill my responsibilities as a member of the Treasury Council, ensuring that my contribution is substantial and impactful. The Telcoin Platform is not a “job” to me, it’s my lifestyle. It’s a huge part of my identity.