scottypoi

Core contributor to EthereumJS and Portal Network initiatives, with focus on execution-layer client libraries and P2P networking. Lead developer of Ultralight, a TypeScript implementation of the Portal Network client. Authored and maintained networking protocols and node logic to support scalable, decentralized data retrieval in Ethereum. Participated in Portal Network spec development, including protocol design and testing. Maintained a public fleet of Portal nodes, aiding network bootstrapping and interop. Regularly contributed to cross-client testing, EIP implementation, and interoperability efforts across the Ethereum ecosystem. Supported research and development efforts on decentralized storage and content routing.

Began contributing to EthereumJS libraries and early Portal Network prototypes while supported by an EF grant. Learned software engineering independently during COVID lockdown and built hands-on expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and Ethereum client architecture. Demonstrated initiative through substantial voluntary contributions, leading to a full-time role at the Ethereum Foundation.