John Paul

John-Paul “JP” Thorbjornsen is an Australian entrepreneur, former military jet pilot, and crypto innovator best known as a co-founder of THORChain, a major decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. Initially working under the pseudonym “Leena,” he revealed his identity in 2024 and has since led bold strategies in the DeFi space, including launching products like Vultisig (a self-custodial multi-chain wallet) and WEWESWAP (a memecoin exchange), as well as developing DECASWAP, a comprehensive DeFi super-app.

Beyond crypto, Thorbjornsen is an accomplished aviator who flew an Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter from the UK to Australia across 21 countries. He is currently preparing for an unprecedented helicopter expedition around the globe, covering all seven continents, including both poles. With a strong academic background in aerospace engineering and a passion for high-tech adventures, JP represents a rare fusion of technological vision and real-world thrill-seeking.