Name/ENS: Baki Er / bucky.eth

Twitter: https://x.com/LibraryDefi

My reasons for wanting to be a delegate:

My desire to serve as a delegate for zkSync is driven by a strong belief in its foundational principles of integrity, trustlessness, and accessibility. I am committed to ensuring that resources and efforts are strategically directed towards benefiting the community and empowering builders. By focusing on these areas, we can foster innovation and create a vibrant ecosystem where developers thrive and the community benefits from a robust, decentralized platform.

• Upholding Cyberpunk Values : I believe in zkSync’s ethos of being cyberpunk and accessible to everyone. As a delegate, I will advocate for preserving this ethos, ensuring zkSync remains open, decentralized, and user-friendly. It's vital that the platform continues to offer an exceptional user experience, making advanced blockchain technology accessible to all, regardless of their technical background.
• Enhancing DeFi Accessibility : My goal is to support initiatives that enhance the usability, security, and functionality of DeFi on zkSync. This involves backing proposals that make DeFi services more intuitive and secure, thereby integrating them seamlessly into users' financial activities. By improving accessibility, we can ensure that DeFi on zkSync becomes a practical and reliable tool for everyday financial management.
• Promoting Interoperability and Scalability : Interoperability and scalability are key to zkSync’s success. By advocating for scalable solutions and interoperable frameworks, we can make zkSync a robust, flexible, and future-proof platform that meets the evolving needs of users and developers.
• Supporting Collective Action, Self-Ownership, and Local Communities: Active participation in governance is essential for zkSync’s development. I am dedicated to being an engaged and proactive delegate, contributing to the roadmap and decision-making processes. By supporting and shaping proposals related to infrastructure updates, incentives and grants, token allocations, and other critical areas, I aim to help zkSync fulfill its promises. Emphasizing collective action and self-ownership, I strive to uphold zkSync's vision for a decentralized, inclusive, and user-centric blockchain platform. Additionally, I am committed to fostering the inclusion of local communities and promoting zkSync's growth in diverse regions, ensuring that the benefits of blockchain technology reach a global audience.

My view on the ZK Credo: The ZK Credo embodies values that I deeply share, including integrity, user sovereignty, and open collaboration. Its focus on zero-knowledge proofs highlights the importance of privacy and security in the blockchain space. The credo's commitment to decentralization and inclusivity is essential for driving broader adoption and innovation. I am dedicated to upholding these principles and contributing to zkSync's mission.

My skills + areas of expertise: DeFi, UX in Web3, Wallets, Product Development

Disclosures/Conflicts: I am the co-founder of Clave, a smart account wallet on zkSync. While my role may intersect with various blockchain projects, including Clave, I am committed to transparency and impartiality in my decision-making processes as a delegate for zkSync. In addition, I will not vote for proposals directly related to Clave, if any.