I’m not a 5-star rockstar dev, yet. You made it clear you aren’t looking for that, but it’s what I’ve been driving towards since 2020. I know that I will gain a star and ship something meaningful and impactful. Improving testing or test tooling, writing an EIP, or just paying it forward by knocking down technical debt, awesome. Most of my hackathon projects are here on devpost, you can see many wins. Not on there is my last hackathon, a 5 day deep dive into zero knowledge and game development, which I built with a small team. We won a top prize! I'm currently working on a Dutch Auction VRF Random D&D Character Generator dynamic smart contract in a hackathon. I completed two other smart contracts designed to model the data required for scheduling a D&D game. here and here on Github. To prepare for Block Magic hackathon, I explored the same concept I would be building in Solidity, but by writing it in Go. Here and here on github When I first started learning Go, it was trying to contribute to The Discordian's awesome project Onebot. The PR I made was useless, and not a priority, and was never merged. This was an important first lesson in OSS. Find something useful to contribute or don't bother. Although it's not coding, experience like organizing ETHChicago as a core team member, working the last ETHDenver #BUIDLathon with Jason, and creating Cyberjam hackathons are relevant. Executing a complex event from a high level and on the ground means I can hit a deadline and scope, if that wasn't clear from winning lots of hackathons. Languages

EPFA Q1 | Why I Am Applying to the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship I didn't know there was a character limit. I spent hours writing a very long rambly version, distilling it to this medium length version, please skim or read fully, it's where I put most of my time in this application. Introduction Fellowships offer a promise of growth and contribution, and that is precisely what I seek from the EPF. I am someone who just spent 4 years full-time building an undeniable technical foundation as well as diverse, powerful experiences which make me good at delivering high impact solutions. These days, I usually only have time to code during hackathons, where I go hard. Though not yet a five-star rockstar developer, I thrive in open and collaborative environments. My journey through various disciplines—from international travel to language learning to coding teacher to blockchain hackathons—has equipped me with a unique set of skills and a relentless drive to learn and give more. "Why are you applying..." is a broad and open-ended challenge that requires curiousity and committment, like the EPF, like being a Core dev. From my conversions with my own Mentors James He and Casey Gardiner, and my approach to tackling this application, I've been able to find a clear path through the chaos of possibilites. 5 Motivators This first question inspired me to spend hours exploring my low-level code: my motivations, my ethos. I wrote a lot, and have distilled it down from an epic but rambling narrative into 5 simple points. Mentor's Words: Guidance and encouragement from those I respect.

Blog Post Outline for "Disqordia Alpha Evolution: From Alpha 1 to Alpha 2" Title: Disqordia Alpha Evolution: Journeying from Alpha 1 to Alpha 2 Author: Tippi, Gaming Enthusiast and Disqordia Explorer Purpose: To share insights and updates on the evolution of Disqordia as it moves from Closed Alpha 1 to Closed Alpha 2, highlighting significant changes and upcoming features. Target Audience: Current Disqordia players, Jason, potential alpha testers, and anyone interested in the development of unique MMORPGs. Key Message: Disqordia is rapidly evolving, offering enhanced gameplay, more interactive features, and a growing platform for community feedback and involvement.