Vasily-Nikonov

Vasily Nikonov is the founder and CEO of Velvet Capital, a next-generation DeFi operating system that enables users and institutions to create and manage tokenized funds, structured products, and cross-chain investment strategies. With a background at Boston Consulting Group, LongHash Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays, and degrees from INSEAD and MIPT, Nikonov brings deep expertise in finance, venture building, and blockchain innovation.

Through Velvet Capital, Nikonov introduced the VELVET token, which powers governance, staking, and incentives within the ecosystem. Backed by major players like Binance Labs and Cointelegraph Ventures, the project aims to redefine decentralized finance with AI-powered tools, cross-chain infrastructure, and community-driven growth.