Will Norris
Will Norris is an active Cardano DRep with ₳2.04M of voting power from 34 delegators. Voted on 60 of the 62 governance actions of the last six months.
- Status
- Active
- Voting power
- ₳2,036,841
- Delegators
- 34
- Votes, last six months
- 60 of 62 governance actions
- Explains their votes
- 75 of 126 votes came with a published rationale
- Registered
- 5 Sept 2024
- DRep ID
- drep1ytuufvd6maykgfcp20fxgpx7g6a9z2suchqehfejwdsx8cgpx80yg
Objectives
As a DRep, I am committed to working alongside the community, builders, SPOs, whales, and small holders alike to drive the Cardano vision forward and support its future developments. My values are rooted in creating an environment that can surpass the legacy systems of today, fostering a system that is fair, transparent, and accountable. I aim to contribute to building an efficient, effective, and high-integrity network. Above all, I believe in maximizing decentralization to lay the foundation for a trustless network state, where transparency and equal opportunity thrive.
Motivations
I have been a part of the Cardano ecosystem since early 2021 when I fell deep down the Crypro rabbit hole leading me here. Cardano stands out above all others for upholding the values that originally inspired me—the vision of Satoshi brought to life through first-principles research. Over nearly four years, I have dedicated myself to learning as much as possible about the ecosystem and have invested most of my net worth in ADA and projects within Cardano.
Qualifications
I hold a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy from Durham University, UK, and have worked in the tech industry since 2013. My expertise lies in developing advanced commercial models and structuring deals for some of the world’s largest enterprises, particularly supporting their data center needs. I bring a unique blend of commercial acumen, sales expertise, and technical knowledge, complemented by an approachable nature. With a strong background in commercial strategy and sales, I am a creative visionary dedicated to driving impactful outcomes.
Links
Latest votes
- Abstain on Should stakePoolTargetNum (k) be raised from 500 to 1000? (SPO poll), 7 Oct 2026
- No on Withdraw 11,787,063 ada for the OpenZeppelin Stack administered by Intersect, 7 Oct 2026
- Yes on Reduce minPoolCost to 75 ada, 14 Sept 2026
- Yes on Reimburse Ikigai Info Governance Action Deposit., 30 Aug 2026
- No on Governance Incentives Framework 2026, 30 Aug 2026
- Yes on Reduce minPoolCost to 75 ada and increase Plutus Memory Limits (Part 2), 5 Aug 2026
- Yes on Update Constitutional Committee 2026, 2 Aug 2026
- Yes on Name the Protocol Version 12 hard fork “von Bergen“, 29 Jul 2026
- No on Bifrost: Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano — Road to Mainnet (Phase 1 of 2), 22 Jul 2026
- Abstain on Withdraw 4,969,231 ada for Cardano Enterprise Adoption: Ticketing Platform, 20 Jul 2026