OPmichael's primary goal in participating in governance is to see the OP Collective succeed and to accelerate the positive feedback loop of RetroPGF & Ether’s Phoenix. As an independent Optimism Delegate with no protocol affiliation, the Collective is OPmichael's only stakeholder. Active in OP Governance since the token airdrop and full-time in governance since early 2023, OPmichael has served three terms on the highly effective Optimism Grants Council and volunteers as a host for the Token House Community Call.