During June 2025, Daniel focused on backend development for the walt-id/waltid-identity repository, addressing a critical bug in BitstringStatusList parsing. He implemented a targeted fix in Kotlin to correct multibase-base64url decoding, specifically resolving an issue where the first character was incorrectly removed, which previously led to parsing errors and failures in status list expansion. Daniel’s approach emphasized clear, traceable commits and minimal risk, improving the reliability of identity status processing and reducing potential runtime failures. His work demonstrated strong skills in data decoding and data handling, laying a solid foundation for future resilience and quality assurance initiatives within the project.