Quixote [QXT]

1- Advocate for the interests of SPOs, especially small operators, by promoting decentralization and opposing measures favoring large entities. Support initiatives to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of small SPOs. 2- Represent the Hispanic community by amplifying their voices in governance, supporting adoption in Spanish-speaking regions, and addressing their unique challenges. 3- Defend the development of Cardano as a stable, reliable, and resilient network by supporting technical improvements, rigorous security practices, and scalability initiatives. 4- Advocate for the role of developers and contributors who drive Cardano's technical and ideological growth, ensuring funding for innovative projects and open-source collaboration. 5- Promote inclusive, transparent governance and foster collaboration among SPOs, developers, and global communities to strengthen Cardano’s ecosystem.

My motivation stems from a deep commitment to Decentralization, equity, and innovation within the Cardano ecosystem. Small SPOs are the backbone of a truly decentralized network, and supporting their sustainability is essential to preserve Cardano’s vision. Similarly, the Hispanic community, often underrepresented, deserves a strong voice to ensure inclusivity and global accessibility. I believe in fostering a stable, reliable, and resilient Cardano network by prioritizing security, scalability, and robust infrastructure. Additionally, I am driven by the need to champion the developers and contributors whose work fuels Cardano’s technical and ideological progress. Promoting collaboration, transparency, and a balance between technical evolution and community needs motivates me to represent and advocate effectively, ensuring Cardano thrives as a global, decentralized platform.

I am a/an: - Stake Pool Operator of Quixote Dream Pool [QXT], a low-power, self-hosted pool actively contributing to Cardano’s decentralization with sustainable and reliable operations. - Developer and Maintainer of RawCardano.app, an explorer providing raw blockchain data to empower the community with transparency and technical insight. - Creator and Maintainer of Cardano Leader Slot Script, a tool aiding SPOs in optimizing their operations and improving network performance. - Developer and Maintainer of the Koios Python Library, enabling seamless interaction with Koios APIs to support developers building on Cardano. - Active member of ARMada Alliance, advocating for ARM-based infrastructure to improve decentralization and efficiency in Cardano. - Active contributor to Aldea DAO, promoting collaboration and representation within the Hispanic Cardano community.