DRep Profile
ADA-FORGE SPO
Beliefs I’m running as a DRep because Cardano’s governance shouldn’t be a techie mess or a suit’s playground. I’m an analytical troubleshooter—fixing headaches, not coding dreams. I’ll keep votes clear as a cracked case, open to all ADA holders, aimed at the long haul, and owned up to like a botched fix. Goals Scalability: Push Hydra so Cardano runs smooth, not like a clogged line. Sustainability: Stretch resources—like telling pools to quit guzzling—outlasting my last DIY flop. Security: Fund locks tighter than my toolbox—no gaps for trouble. Community: Make governance easy as unjamming a printer, with tools and cash for ideas. Innovation: Back wild fixes to keep Cardano sharp, not stale. Why Me? No tech bro hype here—just a problem-solver with a grin. I’ll tackle Cardano’s knots with smarts and sass—delegate to me, and we’ll sort it, less pain than a Monday crash!
Objectives
Beliefs I’m running as a DRep because Cardano’s governance shouldn’t be a techie mess or a suit’s playground. I’m an analytical troubleshooter—fixing headaches, not coding dreams. I’ll keep votes clear as a cracked case, open to all ADA holders, aimed at the long haul, and owned up to like a botched fix. Goals Scalability: Push Hydra so Cardano runs smooth, not like a clogged line. Sustainability: Stretch resources—like telling pools to quit guzzling—outlasting my last DIY flop. Security: Fund locks tighter than my toolbox—no gaps for trouble. Community: Make governance easy as unjamming a printer, with tools and cash for ideas. Innovation: Back wild fixes to keep Cardano sharp, not stale. Why Me? No tech bro hype here—just a problem-solver with a grin. I’ll tackle Cardano’s knots with smarts and sass—delegate to me, and we’ll sort it, less pain than a Monday crash!
Motivations
Why I Want to Be a DRep I want to be a DRep because I’m hooked on fixing messes—Cardano’s governance is just another puzzle begging for a sharp eye. I’m no tech guru, but I thrive on breaking down chaos into solutions. It’s a chance to steer this blockchain right, not let it flop like a bad repair job. Plus, I’d rather wrestle governance than my last stubborn bolt. Experiences I Bring Professionally, I’m an analytical troubleshooter—years spent diagnosing breakdowns, from jammed systems to cranky machines. I’ve got a knack for spotting weak spots before they blow up and patching them with no fluff. Personally, I’m the guy who overanalyzes everything—ask my wife about our “optimal grocery route” debates. That mix of grit and overthinking means I’ll tackle Cardano’s headaches with logic, a smirk, and a steady hand—ready to make it hum, not stall.
Qualifications
Qualifications for DRep Role Advanced Problem-Solving: Decades resolving intricate electrical system failures—addressing critical issues that defied initial analysis. I’ll apply this rigor to Cardano’s governance challenges. Analytical Precision: Skilled at diagnosing faults in complex electrical networks, preventing corporate disruptions. I’ll evaluate governance proposals with clarity and focus. Risk Mitigation: Experienced in identifying potential failures in high-stakes electrical systems before escalation—ensuring operational stability. I’ll assess Cardano proposals for resilience. Effective Communication: Adept at conveying technical solutions to non-expert stakeholders—ensuring understanding. I’ll present voting rationales transparently to ADA holders. Determination: Proven ability to resolve persistent electrical issues through sustained effort—delivering results. I’ll approach Cardano’s governance with unwavering commitment.
Payment Address
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Activate DeFi with USA – A Decentralized, Yield-Bearing Dollar for Cardano
This proposal seeks treasury support from the Cardano Foundation to strategically bootstrap liquidity for USA, a yield-bearing synthetic dollar [digital asset mimicking USD value via algorithms or derivatives] developed by SMARDEX and collateralized by long ADA positions. Already successfully deployed as USDN on Ethereum, USA uniquely combines genuine decentralization, trustless yield generation, and market-neutral stability, appealing to an underserved, critical and growing niche in the current DeFi landscape. This proposal is more widely available on the References and Supporting Information below, with the text here being intentionally short and concise. USA’s innovative design eliminates reliance on centralized entities or manual interventions, utilizing fully on-chain, autonomous perpetual futures markets to deliver sustainable yield. This differentiates it sharply from existing stablecoin solutions, which either lack yield entirely (e.g., GHO, sUSD) or rely on centralized management (e.g., USDe). Its Cardano-native architecture ensures seamless integration and composability within the ecosystem, avoiding cross-chain risks and enhancing resilience. By strategically deploying protocol-owned liquidity into USA, this proposal not only resolves the classic "cold start" liquidity challenge faced by new assets but actively fosters enduring economic activity and ecosystem growth. Unlike transient incentive programs that attract short-term, mercenary capital, treasury-supported liquidity in USA establishes deep, durable market foundations. The capital provided by the treasury remains fully under Cardano's control, accessible at all times through transparent, non-custodial, and permissionless smart contracts. In short, this initiative positions Cardano at the forefront of decentralized stablecoin innovation, creating lasting value through a sustainable, yield-bearing, and entirely Cardano-native asset.
Cardano Community Lead Constitution Update
This proposal establishes a Governance Workstream Consortium which establishes decentralized execution framework, ROM Multisig Model, to support the delivery of constitutional dept workstreams in Cardano. Its core aim is to ensure that budgeted governance tasks are completed verifiably, transparently, and without relying on a single administrator.
Parameter change proposal - Lower minPoolCost to 0
(at the time of writing the gov.tools site did not have a Parameter Change dropdown value on Propose a Governance Action page implemented yet, although I hear it is in the works) This proposal is to change the parameter "minimum fixed rewards cut for pools (minPoolCost)" value from it's current value of 170 Ada to 0 Ada. This is to allow stake pool operators to set their fee structure as they see fit - without always forcibly taking a chunk out of pool rewards, the protocol-level action which results in continually growing gap (as the per-block reward continues to reduce over time, by staking design) in maximum ROI that a given small pool can offer compared to a big pool with similar fee structure in place.
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