I've always believed that the long term success of blockchain will come down to the people willing to build, the principles they stand behind and the quality of the systems they create. Having been early to Bitcoin, I've had a front row seat to how far this technology has come. What continues to give me confidence is the growing number of people who understand that decentralisation, transparency, self custody and open participation have real value. I'm fortunate to have connected with some exceptionally intelligent and passionate people across Cardano. Developers, stake pool operators, researchers, founders and community members, all contributing in their own way. The amount of knowledge and experience within this ecosystem is something I genuinely value. Cardano has something particularly important in its governance model. We have the ability to influence its direction, upgrade the protocol and collectively decide how the ecosystem develops. That responsibility comes with an obligation to question, scrutinise and make decisions that serve its long term interests. I'll always speak openly, support good work and challenge things when I believe they need challenging. My position comes from genuine conviction in the technology and the people building it. I don't need to be paid to advocate for something I believe in, and I certainly won't be paid to stay quiet. I'll keep showing up for Cardano, which is probably something they might not want.