‣ Jinglan Wang is the founder of Optimism, a layer-2 blockchain solution enhancing scalability on the Ethereum network. ‣ She initially engaged with blockchain through Cryptoeconomics, working on the Plasma framework with Karl Floersch. ‣ In 2018, Wang co-founded Optimism, empowering developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) and addressing Ethereum’s scalability challenges.
‣ Mustafa Al-Bassam is a security researcher and co-founder of Celestia Labs, specializing in scalable blockchain technology. ‣ A former hacker turned blockchain innovator, Al-Bassam co-founded Chainspace, which was later acquired by Facebook. ‣ His PhD research on blockchain scalability informs his work at Celestia, where he is pioneering advancements in decentralized systems
‣ Matt Hawkins is a tech entrepreneur who founded C4L, one of the UK’s fastest-growing ISPs, and later founded Cudo, focusing on blockchain-based computing solutions. ‣ His ventures reflect a commitment to scaling internet infrastructure and utilizing global computing capacity for decentralized systems.
‣ Manel Sort is a veteran in the video game industry, now leading Games for a Living (GFAL) as co-founder and CEO. ‣ With over 20 years of experience, he has launched 60+ video games and driven over €1 billion in revenue. ‣ Sort is pioneering the “Ownership GaaS” model, revolutionizing the gaming industry by …
‣ Justin Banon is a thought leader in cryptocurrency and co-founder of Boson Protocol, which integrates real-world assets into the Web3 space. ‣ Banon has raised $36M for Boson, earning recognition as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. ‣ His mission is to leverage blockchain for equitable economic exchanges, fostering a decentralized future.
‣ Evan Cheng is a pioneering blockchain developer and co-founder of Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui blockchain. ‣ A former Meta executive and Apple engineer, Cheng has led groundbreaking innovations in platform development and blockchain technologies. ‣ His work at Mysten Labs centers on creating secure, scalable blockchain systems for decentralized applications.
‣ Over 5 years of business experience in Fitness and Marketing, leading the charge at Dione. ‣ He has led the development of Dione Protocol, focusing on blockchain-powered renewable energy trade and decentralized finance platforms.
‣ Eric Chen is a blockchain expert and co-founder of Injective Protocol, focusing on decentralized finance (De-Fi). ‣ A former researcher at NYU and Innovating Capital, Chen co-founded Injective to bridge the gap between centralized and decentralized exchanges. ‣ His protocol innovations have led to more secure, high-performance DeFi systems that offer the same user …
‣ Chung Dao is the co-founder and CEO of Oraichain Labs, leading innovation in AI-powered blockchain ecosystems. ‣ He co-founded Oraichain in 2020, developing an AI marketplace and decentralized data oracle services, powered by the ORAI token. ‣ His leadership focuses on building scalable AI solutions for blockchain, creating a robust ecosystem for developers and …
‣ Ilan Rakhmanov is a dynamic entrepreneur and CEO of ChainGPT AI, specializing in AI and Web3. ‣ At just 26, he has built multiple 7-figure businesses and forged partnerships with major blockchain entities like TronDAO and Chainlink. ‣ Under his leadership, ChainGPT AI has grown rapidly, emphasizing blockchain-driven AI solutions and community engagement.
