As always, submitting near the deadline… Here goes my application for the board observer.
Why do I want to join PNF’s board?
I’ve been part of the community since I began working at POKTscan in February 2022. Since then, I’ve consistently kept up with the community, provided assistance to the PNF, and shared my opinions on almost every issue. Joining the PNF board as an observer would give me the opportunity to work for the community in a more impactful way.
Background and Experience
Leveraging my extensive academic background in machine learning and optimization of complex systems, I approach challenges with a critical thinking mindset and strong analytical abilities. Within the Pocket Network, I strive to translate these skills into high-quality, data-driven solutions to the issues we encounter daily.
To name a few of my contributions:
- I performed an in-depth analysis of PIP-22 highlighting the shortcomings of the model and provided metrics to clarify several community doubts around it. Later I provided data on how these issues were solved by the increase in quality of service of the network (due to GeoMesh)
- I was part of a PNI effort to reduce costs during their transition to Grove in 02/2023.
- I initiated an effort to explain the network using industry-grade tools such as cadCAD. Later on I was part of the meetings with Blocksience and provided feedback on their work.
- I studied the issues of fairness on the network, with a view on the Shanon protocol, highlighting the arbitrariness of the number of chains by node and multi-region staking, advocating for a single-chain single-region staking and proposing a self balancing model.
- I helped in the creation of a broad and macroeconomic framework of the network, providing insights on the relation of Pocket economy with formal theories to avoid falling in economic traps, such as trying to control emission, capital movement and token price all at the same time.
- I proposed a way to reach supply attrition (“deflation”), using a simple model that enables gateways an nodes to remain profitable, keeps a <5% supply growth and is governed by the only indicator of network growth, the number of processed relays.
- I’m part of a project that seeks to bring easy access to the community social data.
- I’m in charge of a socket that will provide insight and tools to effectively bring machine learning models into the Pocket Network.
- I coauthored the Relay Mining paper, which will enable the Pocket Network to process more than trillons of relays by day.
- I participated in the creation of the Probabilistic Proofs method, to reduce the number of claims required to be processed by the network.
- Finally I provided in-depth analysis and feedback on many other proposals, most of them focusing on tokenomics and technical changes.
My contributions are consistently characterized by two key elements: meticulous use of data to substantiate my claims and thoroughness in report creation.
Beyond these demonstrably contributions, I actively engage with the community, PNF, and portals, readily providing specialized data or conducting brief analyses. Additionally, I’ve volunteered my expertise as a non-paid observer/consultant, assisting Grove with the design of the Shannon update. Collaboration and open communication are at the heart of my approach; I always strive to contribute and offer perspectives, never to impede progress.
Contribution to the board and the wider POKT Network ecosystem
My contributions will remain consistent with my current approach, only amplifying their impact.
Instead of having to wait until a subject is brought to the wider community for analysis, I can be in the “small room” contributing data-driven insights. This could streamline discussions by minimizing exploration of unproductive avenues and uncovering opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Communication with the DAO
To ensure transparency and foster open discussion, I will present quarterly in-depth reports on my activities and the topics explored. These reports will be shared on the forum, for community feedback and dialogue.
I will also actively participate in community calls, addressing questions and providing timely communication on pressing matters.
Disclaimer - Conflicts of Interests
I’m invested in POKT and I work for a company that has economical interests in the ecosystem, POKTscan.