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Alon Muroch is the CEO and Founder of SSV Labs, a core contributor to the SSV Network, Ethereum's second-largest staking protocol. A cypherpunk at heart and a firm believer in the Ethereum ethos, Alon has spent nearly a decade pioneering decentralised infrastructure in crypto. Beginning with developing Bitcoin multisig security solutions, before moving to building Ethereum staking protocols, he is...

Alon Muorch is the CEO and Founder of SSV Labs, a core contributor to the SSV Network, Ethereum's second-largest staking protocol. A cypherpunk at heart and a firm believer in the Ethereum ethos, Alon has spent nearly a decade pioneering decentralised infrastructure in crypto. Beginning with developing Bitcoin multisig security solutions, before moving to building Ethereum staking protocols, he is...

Chen Feng is the Head of Research at Autonomys and an Associate Professor and Principal's Research Chair in Blockchain at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus). His research focuses on applying advanced theories from information and coding theory, stochastic processes, and optimization to develop more effective communication networks, with a special emphasis on blockchain techno...

Chen Feng is the Head of Research at Autonomys and an Associate Professor and Principal's Research Chair in Blockchain at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus). His research focuses on applying advanced theories from information and coding theory, stochastic processes, and optimization to develop more effective communication networks, with a special emphasis on blockchain techno...

Ian Smith is CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM. Ian is a seasoned technologist with 21+ years of experience spanning blockchain, cryptography, cloud microservices, and AI-driven solutions. Proficient in 20+ languages, including Golang, Python, and C++, he has led groundbreaking projects across industries. Ian has worked with major organizations like NASA, Oracle, VISA, and Boeing, contributing to secur...

Ian Smith is CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM Ian is a seasoned technologist with 21+ years of experience spanning blockchain, cryptography, cloud microservices, and AI-driven solutions. Proficient in 20+ languages, including Golang, Python, and C++, he has led groundbreaking projects across industries. Ian has worked with major organizations like NASA, Oracle, VISA, and Boeing, contributing to secure...

Jean Criss is an author, columnist, digital media-preneur, tech innovator, and fashion designer who thrives on bringing engaging community, content development, emerging techand communications to life. A 5X author, 4X award-winning e-commerce, digital creator, fashion designer, and global leader in support of emerging tech and women empowerment. Contact Jean for writing, speaking and creative cont...

Jean Criss is an author, columnist, digital media-preneur, tech innovator, and fashion designer who thrives on bringing engaging community, content development, emerging techand communications to life. A 5X author, 4X award-winning e-commerce, digital creator, fashion designer, and global leader in support of emerging tech and women empowerment. Contact Jean for writing, speaking and creative cont...

Joanna Zeng  is the co-founder and CEO of  SOON Network . Before establishing  SOON,  Joanna used to be a currency trader on Wall Street and has since held significant roles in business development and product management at  Aleo ,  Optimism , and  Coinbase . She also served as a founding board member of  CryptoNYC  and is an active angel investor.

Joanna Zeng  is the co-founder and CEO of  SOON Network . Before establishing  SOON,  Joanna used to be a currency trader on Wall Street and has since held significant roles in business development and product management at  Aleo ,  Optimism , and  Coinbase . She also served as a founding board member of  CryptoNYC  and is an active angel investor.

Vakeesan Mahalingam, CFA is Founder & CEO at Torram. Ex-institutional trader turned VC turned founder, Vakeesan blends 8 years of investment industry expertise with deep experience in startups and emerging technologies. As the CEO and co-founder of Torram, he’s leading the charge in Bitcoin-native DeFi, pioneering solutions that bridge traditional finance with the decentralized economy. More t...

Vakeesan Mahalingam, CFA is Founder & CEO at Torram Ex-institutional trader turned VC turned founder, Vakeesan blends 8 years of investment industry expertise with deep experience in startups and emerging technologies. As the CEO and co-founder of Torram, he’s leading the charge in Bitcoin-native DeFi, pioneering solutions that bridge traditional finance with the decentralized economy. More th...

David Materazzi is CEO & Founder of ⁠Galileo FX⁠ and Orion Software Development Srl. headquartered in Italy with offices in New York and Tokyo. Since 2020, his firm has specialized in developing automated trading software that eliminates the need for constant manual monitoring. The company’s flagship product, Galileo FX, uses advancedalgorithms and customizable strategies to enhance efficiency...

David Materazzi is CEO & Founder of Galileo FX and Orion Software Development Srl. headquartered in Italy with offices in New York and Tokyo. Since 2020, his firm has specialized in developing automated trading software that eliminates the need for constant manual monitoring. The company’s flagship product, Galileo FX, uses advancedalgorithms and customizable strategies to enhance efficiency,...

After growing up surrounded by over 20 struggling artists, performers, and art historians in his family and a decade long career as a creative director in NYC ad agencies, Jaime Schwarz filed the world's first NFT patent, "A system and method for identifying virtual goods," to advance the creative industry's security, accessibility, expression, and equity. Now that this patent ha...

After growing up surrounded by over 20 struggling artists, performers, and art historians in his family and a decade long career as a creative director in NYC ad agencies, Jaime Schwarz filed the world's first NFT patent, "A system and method for identifying virtual goods," to advance the creative industry's security, accessibility, expression, and equity. Now that this patent has been granted, Ja...

Pavel Altukhov is the co-founder of TAC, a Layer 1 blockchain that enables Web3 developers to seamlessly deploy Hybrid dApps accessible to Telegram’s 950M+ users. Prior to TAC, he founded and built bemo, the first liquid staking protocol on TON, and co-developed a TVM version of a CDP stablecoin.  Pavel has a strong background in traditional finance with extensive experience in portfolio asset man...

Pavel Altukhov is the co-founder of TAC, a Layer 1 blockchain that enables Web3 developers to seamlessly deploy Hybrid dApps accessible to Telegram’s 950M+ users. Prior to TAC, he founded and built bemo, the first liquid staking protocol on TON, and co-developed a TVM version of a CDP stablecoin.  Pavel has a strong background in traditional finance with extensive experience in portfolio asset man...

Max Giammario is the CEO and Founder of Kindred, pioneering the world’s first IP-powered agentic AI protocol. He is developing emotionally intelligent AI companions that seamlessly integrate across devices. With a background in Human-AI interaction (Master’s & PhD researcher), two successful startup exits, and extensive work with Web3 leaders like Filecoin, Tezos, and Ronin, Max is at the fore...

Max Giammario is the CEO and Founder of Kindred, pioneering the world’s first IP-powered agentic AI protocol. He is developing emotionally intelligent AI companions that seamlessly integrate across devices. With a background in Human-AI interaction (Master’s & PhD researcher), two successful startup exits, and extensive work with Web3 leaders like Filecoin, Tezos, and Ronin, Max is at the fore...

David Schwartz has been in the cryptocurrency space since mid-2017 and is currently both a Board Director and Director of Strategic Partnerships for Litecoin Foundation, a non-profit entity whose sole purpose is to promote the awareness and adoption of Litecoin (and Bitcoin) to the world. David has worked with class organizations within and outside of the crypto ecosystem on everything from Liteco...

David Schwartz has been in the cryptocurrency space since mid-2017 and is currently both a Board Director and Director of Strategic Partnerships for Litecoin Foundation, a non-profit entity whose sole purpose is to promote the awareness and adoption of Litecoin (and Bitcoin) to the world. David has worked with class organizations within and outside of the crypto ecosystem on everything from Liteco...

Yaroslav Writtle is a Core Contributor at Yelay, a leading multichain yield infrastructure protocol redefining DeFAI accessibility and efficiency. With a background in banking and a deep understanding of financial markets, Yaroslav has been an active angel investor in the crypto industry since 2017. Yaroslav is also a partner at The Faculty Group, a Web3 venture builder specialising in incubating...

Yaroslav Writtle is a Core Contributor at Yelay, a leading multichain yield infrastructure protocol redefining DeFAI accessibility and efficiency. With a background in banking and a deep understanding of financial markets, Yaroslav has been an active angel investor in the crypto industry since 2017. Yaroslav is also a partner at The Faculty Group, a Web3 venture builder specialising in incubating...

Kony  is the CEO and Co-founder of  GAIB , the economic layer transforming AI infrastructure investment. Prior to GAIB, Kony worked in asset management and investment banking, with experience across private equity, credit research, and SPACs. He later joined a crypto exchange, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Combining his expertise in finance and technology, Kony founded GAIB to reshape inve...