Gitcoin user name: @JR-OKX
ETH Address: 0x59170d55bba35af1f1f9c3d6b1f678fbb68a760e
Statement of Intention/ Your Value & Reasons for Joining:
Having lived and breathed blockchain for the past decade, I deeply believe what can withstand all the ups and downs are product innovation and an impact-driven community. Gitcoin has both, thanks to the mission-aligned hard work of everyone in this community.
I have been on both sides of the table, as I participated in blockchain as an investor for most of the time, but I was also fortunate to participate in the building of OKX in its early days. In 2019, I remember I was surprised to find out one protocol I talked to raised some money from community members- not investors- through a platform called “Gitcoin.” That was when GR1 happened. Over the years, seeing how Gitcoin has become the “support hub” for countless projects to flourish is extremely empowering. With OKX partnering up with Gitcoin, I am glad this has come to a full circle, and now we are part of this concerted effort to support open-source developers. Much of this synergy comes from the appreciation of shared values and inspiration of this close-knitted community.
That’s why I am very excited to participate as a Gitcoin steward moving forward. My goal here is to listen to and engage with different voices, bring people and resources together, and further strengthen Gitcoin governance with a diverse perspective as an investor, advisor, mentor, and operator of Web3 and crypto projects. OKX will also work closely with Gitcoin to provide activities and resources like Grants Rounds, Hackathons, and bounties.
Looking forward to all the fun and engaging conversations!
Web3 Qualifications/skills:
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Been around for a long time & seen ups and downs in cycles
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Head of investment at OKX, advising dozens of protocols and startup founders
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CEO at OKLink, leading the multi-crypto blockchain explorer to expand to thousands of users
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Active contributor and advisor at 8DAO
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Passionate about education; Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Hong Kong on Crypto Industry