Danny Ryan is best known as the key researcher and facilitator for the transition in Ethereum from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS), often regarded as a modern engineering marvel. The transition to Proof of Stake reduced the energy footprint of Ethereum by more than 99%, it brought increased efficiency, increased security, increased scalability, and greater decentralization to Ethereum. Danny is also regarded as a central figure in developing the core ethos and vision of Ethereum as a chain committed to long term sustainability and decentralization. Danny's leadership and commitment to making Ethereum sustainable have been vital to the success of the Ethereum beacon chain. On September 13, 2024, Danny announced that he was moving on from this work. As a community, we are deeply appreciative of Danny's efforts and we wish him the best. Collecting this POAP involves a 0.001 Ether donation to the Protocol Guild.

On December 6, 2024, Ether crossed over $4k. While this is about the fourth cross over $4k, it is a big psychological milestone as we affirm the long term value of Ether and continue cultivating a strong chain and application ecosystem. This POAP is the second in a price milestone series on the way to Pectra. This POAP developed by superphiz, art by the ever-talented Shfryn. Distribution by airship and private channels.

Holders of this POAP celebrated Ethereum Mainnet's upgrade to Dencun. This eagerly anticipated upgrade is projected to reduce gas fees for Layer 2 networks, unlocking greater scaling for the Ethereum ecosystem. Special thanks to the Ethereum Foundation, Ethereum Cat Herders, The Daily Gwei and EthStaker for hosting the watch party call. https://ethereum.org/ https://www.ethereumcatherders.com/ https://thedailygwei.substack.com/ https://ethstaker.cc/

Six years ago in a galaxy far, far away, ENS was launched. Holders of this POAP have an avatar and their primary name set on an ENS name at the time of the 6th anniversary of the Ethereum Name Service.

To our valiant beta testers, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the launch of Unlockd. Your testing, feedback, and support in the early stages of our protocol have been instrumental in shaping the future of decentralized finance and unlocking the full value of NFTs. You are the trailblazers of a revolutionary era where financial freedom is within reach for all. Your bravery and determination in embracing this new frontier have inspired everyone on the Unlockd team — we are truly honored to have you as part of our epic journey. This commemorative virtual badge serves as a lasting symbol of your participation in the very first Unlockd Testnet and a proud reminder of your pioneering spirit. Only those who were part of this historical moment (Dec 2022 - Jan 2023) have the honor of owning this treasure that will endure as long as blockchains exist. Here's to a bright future for NFT finance, Unlockd, and The Lockeys!