Council Application – Charles Crain

• Preferred name: Charles Crain
• Ethereum address / ENS name: lordcharles.eth
• Country of residence: USA
• Relevant social links & NFT marketplace profiles:
  • X/Twitter: @superrarechar
  • SuperRare: superrare.com/lordcharles

Role in the Crypto Art Ecosystem

• Selected role: Builder
• More details:
  I'm the CTO and lead protocol engineer at SuperRare Labs. Over the years, I've helped architect and implement much of the core smart contracts for SuperRare and the Rare Protocol. That includes our NFT minting systems, the original marketplace, Rarity Pool Staking, and the evolving suite of tools within the protocol. My focus has been on designing resilient, upgradeable, and transparent systems that empower artists, collectors, and curators.

Relevant Experience

My work has spanned protocol development, on-chain governance architecture, and secure contract upgrade systems. I've also been closely involved in broader ecosystem integrations and on-chain coordination around auctions, royalties, and creator tooling. I bring a protocol-level perspective to decision-making, grounded in both technical knowledge and the lived realities of operating a large-scale NFT platform.

Availability & Commitments

I'm comfortable working async and regularly involved in protocol discussions. I use a hardware wallet for all signing and travel with it when needed. I'm happy to commit to timely participation in Council activities, including signing transactions, showing up for calls, and generally staying present and responsive.