Angel Castillo

I am committed to the following guiding principles: - Cardano First: I prioritize the interests of the Cardano community above all, I will support proposals that contribute to the network's robustness, decentralization, and technological leadership. - Sustainable Treasury Management: Treasury funds are a shared community resource, not venture capital. I advocate for responsible, conservative treasury expenditure that aligns with Cardano’s long-term vision. - Technical Rigor: I will evaluate proposals based on their technical soundness and alignment with Cardano’s high standards of innovation and security. - Decentralization Support: Direct resources toward initiatives that advance Cardano’s decentralization, such as community-driven infrastructure. 45B ADA Cap

To help Cardano grow into a resilient, decentralized platform that can support the needs of millions of people worldwide

- Extensive Experience in Cardano Development: I am currently a Software Engineer at IOHK, with over four years of experience specializing in blockchain technology and more than three years within the Cardano ecosystem. My work has involved developing and maintaining services that support Cardano applications, wallets and explorers. - Expertise in Mission-Critical Systems: With over a decade of experience, I have worked on high-stakes projects and reliable systems. This background gives me a strong foundation for evaluating proposals based on their technical rigor. - dApp Development and Cardano Ecosystem Involvement: As a maintainer of the cardano-js-sdk, libcardano-c and developer within the Cardano ecosystem, I have contributed to serialization, cryptographic modules, and low-level blockchain functionalities, which gives me in-depth knowledge of the platform's infrastructure.