<h2 id="context">Context</h2>
<p>This proposal seeks approval for two new Council members (Rish and myself) to fill the vacant positions following the departure of two existing Council members. The Council plays a vital role in KILT's governance, being responsible for proposing referenda, Treasury management, Technical Committee election, and protecting the network through veto powers on potentially harmful proposals.</p>
<h2 id="mycandidacy">My Candidacy</h2>
<p>As an experienced KILT ecosystem contributor and active developer, I bring technical expertise and practical implementation experience to the role.</p>
<h2 id="qualifications">Qualifications</h2>
<ul>
<li>Long-standing KILT ecosystem contributor since October 2022</li>
<li>Active collator operator</li>
<li>Developer of KILT ecosystem tools:</li>
<li>Telegram Bot for DID metrics tracking</li>
<li>Lead developer of Tartan Bond (tartan.bond), an analytics platform for KILT DIDs, attestations, and CTYPEs</li>
<li>Known in the ecosystem as @1gn0r4nd (w3n.id/1gn0r4nd)</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="valueproposition">Value Proposition</h2>
<p>My hands-on development experience and deep understanding of KILT's technical infrastructure will enable me to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Make informed decisions on Treasury proposals</li>
<li>Contribute meaningful technical perspectives to Council discussions</li>
<li>Help align KILT's development with real-world implementation needs</li>
<li>Support the evaluation and fast-tracking of critical protocol upgrades through Technical Committee collaboration</li>
</ul>
<p>I aim to help strengthen KILT's governance and support its continued growth as a decentralized identity solution.</p>

Context
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This proposal seeks approval for two new Council members (Rish and myself) to fill the vacant positions following the departure of two existing Council members. The Council plays a vital role in KILT's governance, being responsible for proposing referenda, Treasury management, Technical Committee election, and protecting the network through veto powers on potentially harmful proposals.

My Candidacy
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As an experienced KILT ecosystem contributor and active developer, I bring technical expertise and practical implementation experience to the role.

Qualifications
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*   Long-standing KILT ecosystem contributor since October 2022
*   Active collator operator
*   Developer of KILT ecosystem tools:
*   Telegram Bot for DID metrics tracking
*   Lead developer of Tartan Bond (tartan.bond), an analytics platform for KILT DIDs, attestations, and CTYPEs
*   Known in the ecosystem as @1gn0r4nd (w3n.id/1gn0r4nd)

Value Proposition
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My hands-on development experience and deep understanding of KILT's technical infrastructure will enable me to:

*   Make informed decisions on Treasury proposals
*   Contribute meaningful technical perspectives to Council discussions
*   Help align KILT's development with real-world implementation needs
*   Support the evaluation and fast-tracking of critical protocol upgrades through Technical Committee collaboration

I aim to help strengthen KILT's governance and support its continued growth as a decentralized identity solution.

- Problem Statement: Vacant Council positions in KILT's governance.
- Significance: Council members crucial for proposing referenda, Treasury management, and protecting the network.
- Proposed Solution: Approve two new Council members, including the proposer, to fill the vacant positions.
- Expected Outcomes: Enhanced governance, technical expertise, and alignment with real-world needs in KILT's development.

#47 Council Membership Proposal