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Parameter Notes · @mlind

Marcus Lindqvist

Former protocol engineer. Writes long-form technical rationales on parameter changes.

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Governance philosophy

I try to describe the mechanism before I describe my opinion, so readers can separate the two.

What could change my mind?

A reproducible simulation across at least three network conditions, published before the voting window closes.

Material conflict disclosures

Disclosure currentLast updated 8/1/2026

  • Contracts part-time for an infrastructure provider unrelated to any active governance action.

Standards commitments

  • Publish a written rationale for every vote
  • Cite primary sources in technical claims
  • Correct errors publicly within seven days

Recent published vote rationales

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  • Voted YesGA-2026-044 · 8/2/2026

    Protocol parameter change - Reference script pricing

    The change is reversible, bounded, and the simulation data was published early enough to be checked.

    Full rationale - link placeholder
  • Voted AbstainGA-2026-039 · 6/28/2026

    Info action - Roadmap signalling on interoperability

    Signalling actions without a defined follow-up commit nothing; I recorded participation without a position.

    Full rationale - link placeholder

Public resources authored

  • Proposal Red Flags Library

Events and workshops contributed to

  • Workshop: Parameter changes without the hand-waving (May 2026)
  • Peer review circle: Technical claims, 2026 cohort
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