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Mark Lee is partner and CMO at SynFutures, a decentralized derivatives trading platform. He is the founder of Eightfive PR and has worked with startups and companies in the emerging tech space for the past several years.

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Stefan Rust is the CEO of Truflation.com: the first DRPp (Definitive Reference Point) protocol. The protocol tracks real-time data across networks, markets, and feeds that provide independent, transparent, and real-time financial and economic data, on-chain. An entrepreneur, global leader, and avid crypto-investor, Stefan has held several executive positions, most notably CEO of bitcoin.com. He first got into crypto in April 2012 and has since expanded his investment and advisory portfolio across the entire blockchain industry. About Truflation Truflation is the first DRPp (Definitive Reference Point) protocol. The protocol tracks real-time data across networks, markets, and feeds. Tracking over 18 million items with three price feeds per item, Truflation’s censorship-resistant and accessible data indices provide the necessary data infrastructure to bring about systemic advancements in the DeFi economy, empowering dApps like DEXs to open limitless markets. From speculating on prices of orange juice and uranium, to enabling BTC-denominated oil, gas, and corn prices, Truflation provides the key to unlocking a diverse array of financial markets and instruments in the Web3 world. Learn more about Truflation: www.truflation.com

Jacob Margulies is a Senior Business Development executive at Galxe, the leading platform for building web3 communities with 14 millions users and over 4,000 partners. At Galxe, he has successfully secured key partnerships with notable companies including Forbes, Linea, Optimism, Polygon, Berachain, MetaMask, and Coinbase, significantly contributing to Galxe’s growth in the community building space and cementing its spot as the leading player. He is passionate about growth and go-to-market strategies, dApps, blockchain, and digital credentials. About Galxe: Galxe is the leading platform for building web3 communities. With over 14 million unique users and integrated across 25 different blockchains, Galxe has propelled the growth of Optimism, Polygon, Arbitrum, and more than 4,000 partners with reward-based loyalty programs. Protocols can leverage Web3 credentials from Galxe’s credential data network to power growth, issue Soul Bound Tokens, increase community engagement, boost ecosystem growth, and generate brand awareness.

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Rajiv Khemani is a serial entrepreneur and an industry leader with 25 years of experience in building and scaling businesses. He is currently co-founder & CEO of Auradine, a web infrastructure company. He is also an investor and board member in the data infrastructure, AI and software/platforms space. Previously, Rajiv was co-founder & CEO of Innovium, a leading provider of cloud-optimized network switching solutions that was acquired by Marvell for over $1.2B in 2021. He was also co-founder and Partner at Moment Ventures, an early-stage VC firm that invests in companies that are reimagining the future of work and served on the management board of the Stanford Business School. Prior to that, Rajiv was COO at Cavium, a public semiconductor company that delivered solutions for networking, mobile, and security infrastructure markets. He helped grow Cavium from an early-stage startup to a multi-billion dollar valuation company with over $500 million in annual design wins. He also worked at Intel as a GM for the network processor business unit and at Sun Microsystems & NetApp in product management roles. Rajiv holds a BS in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, an MS in Computer Science from New York University, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Twitter LinkedIn About Auradine Auradine is a leader in web infrastructure solutions focused on blockchain, AI, and privacy. The company is building breakthrough software, hardware and cloud solutions to enable a highly scalable, sustainable and secure infrastructure. Auradine was founded in 2022 by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and technologists with a proven track record and deep expertise in security, SaaS, semiconductors, and systems. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, visit www.auradine.com. Twitter LinkedIn

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Anjali Young is the Co-Founder of Collab.Land. Anjali has been active in online communities since 1993 as both a member and in leadership positions. She has also worked as a lawyer, adjunct professor, and early tech startup employee. In addition to her interest in online communities and web3 onboarding, she has a passion for NFTs and the artists who create them. While developing her business skills and working on several passion projects, Anjali also homeschooled her two children. Her role at Collab.Land focuses on onboarding all types of tokenized projects and partners onto the platform, ensuring Collab.Land’s “community of communities” is a safe and welcoming space, and educating others about web3 ethos and values. When she’s not working, Anjali enjoys creating art from found objects and improvisational theater. Anjali is one of only a handful of web3 leaders to have received recognition from Salesforce, and was listed as one of its Web3 Advisory Board Members.

Cyrus Taghehchian is a strategically-minded senior executive of 20 years with an accomplished entrepreneurial track record of top-notch technical and business execution. He is a Deloitte Consulting alum specializing in e-commerce and digital marketing. Previous clients Cyrus consulted include Intel, Paypal, Bank of America, and Cisco. Cyrus invests in early stage crypto-assets and is a serial entrepreneur with 2 successful exits generating over $300M in returns for investors.He is a thought-leader in the Web3 space and an early innovator of NFT technology in 2017. Cyrus believes in giving back to the community. He mentors entrepreneurs looking to build in Web3 and advises enterprises on blockchain adoption. He is a previous speaker at World Blockchain Summit Dubai, ETH Denver, NFT NYC, DIFC Summit Dubai, and has contributed to ETH Magicians for Ethereum off-chain governance topics on UX, Agile in Web3, and Quality Assurance.His efforts and innovation in the Web3 e-commerce space honored him as Entrepreneur Magazine’s top entrepreneurs under 40 in 2018. Cyrus has been vocal about how total marketplace dependency can cause inefficiencies and deadweight loss in the economy. He believes in free markets and that blockchain technology can help break down systematic monopolies that have made some corporations more powerful than governments. Cyrus is a University of California, Irvine alum and holds a degree in Economics, a concentration in Informatics, and left his MBA to start building Web3 E-commerce.During his off-time, Cyrus enjoys traveling the world and trying new cuisines. He likes to learn and reads several books a year. Cyrus stays active by playing tennis, golf, and hockey.

Sheldon Bennett, Chief Executive Officer, has over 20 years of management experience leading international companies, including PwC, Ernst & Young, Baker & McKenzie, and Cisco Systems before founding DMG Blockchain Solutions. He leads DMG’s Canadian mining operations and was responsible for developing industrial bitcoin mining operations, including government relations, power optimization with Canadian utilities. He has developed DMG’s new Core+ strategy to build out multiple revenue-generating software solutions for cryptocurrency adoption for financial institutions. From his previous experience in the Big 4, he launched two Environment and Sustainability practices as well as working on the audit of many ESG reports. Steven Eliscu, Chief Operating Officer, is an experienced executive with a demonstrated record of accomplishments in roles at Blockchain/FinTech start-ups and the semiconductor industry. Steven most recently worked as Head of Finance for DSP Concepts, and was the Sr. Director of Finance at Bitfury while advising several Blockchain startups. Steven is also a former equity research analyst for UBS, having provided investment coverage of the semiconductor industry to institutional investors. Steven has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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Claire Ross-Brown is an English actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist with extensive experience in both the entertainment industry and the business world. Launching her acting career at the age of 14, Claire quickly made a name for herself with appearances in popular English TV shows such as EastEnders; and in feature films like The Rainbow. Her expertise also spans the financial sector, where for over 30 years she has been a pivotal figure, providing advice to industry leaders including Cashworks, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse on talent management, corporate partnerships, and strategic deal-making. In 2019, armed with a deep understanding of modern business and financial practices, Claire founded CJ London, a luxury fashion brand known for its exceptional yet accessible “Timeless Classics” collections. Centered around the iconic "little black dress", CJ London is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and processes to cater to fashion enthusiasts globally. In the dynamic landscape of blockchain technology, Claire Ross-Brown joined Concordium, a pioneering Layer One blockchain, as an advisor and news anchor in 2021. Her involvement with Concordium positioned her at the vanguard of blockchain innovation, where she leveraged her expertise to offer strategic insights and effectively communicate intricate blockchain concepts to a broad audience. Simultaneously, Claire took the role as Executive Director and presenter at Crypto Channel Direct. This weekly program has quickly become a staple in the crypto community, with Claire dissecting the most pressing crypto and blockchain news, offering opinions, and providing informative segments that elucidate the industry's most complex topics. Claire's dedication to demystifying the often opaque world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology made her a trusted voice in the community. Her ability to translate the nuances of digital currencies and the underlying technology into accessible and engaging content ensures that viewers are consistently well-informed and ahead of the curve.

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Dr. Alan Tominey is a highly accomplished and visionary expert in the fields of AI, Data Science, digital twins, the energy industry, science, and Engineering. His career began with a focus on novel drug delivery nanotechnology, laying the groundwork for his innovative approach to complex scientific challenges. He then transitioned to the energy sector, building physics-informed digital twins for major capital projects, and working with industry giants such as Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). In this role, Dr. Tominey developed one of the world's most advanced multiphase flow models and was responsible for curating the most sophisticated non-linear optimization engine globally. Remarkably, at one point, approximately 85% of the world's oil and gas flowed through software for which he was responsible.As a distinguished thought leader, Dr. Tominey's expertise extends across various domains, including AI, energy, web3 technologies, and business acquisitions. He has a comprehensive understanding of the entire value chain, from strategic planning to real-time system deployment, earning him a reputation for delivering sustainable growth and competitive advantage.Currently, he serves as the Director of Product & Technology at Gorki in Dubai, where his leadership has been instrumental in driving the company's technological direction. Previously, as the Head of Data Science, AI, and Analytics at Petroleum Experts Ltd in Edinburgh, he led teams in developing AI and physics-driven solutions significantly impacting the energy industry.Dr. Tominey's knowledge extends beyond traditional AI and Data Science. His expertise in decentralized technologies, blockchain, and smart contracts makes him a versatile expert capable of integrating these concepts into business models and solutions.As a strategic leader, Dr. Tominey has been pivotal in business acquisition advisory, identifying potential targets, evaluating technology stacks, and advising on strategic decisions. His ability to navigate the complexities of AI, data analytics, and business operations has been a key driver in his success.A seasoned speaker and mentor, he has dedicated years to mentoring scientists, technologists, and engineers, nurturing the next generation of innovators. His engaging communication style makes complex ideas accessible and relatable.Dr. Tominey's journey is a testament to his commitment to excellence, innovation, and driving meaningful change, leaving an indelible mark on each industry he has specialized in and continuing to shape the future.

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Jathin Jagannath is a Developer Advocate at Cartesi, an app-specific rollup protocol with a virtual machine that runs Linux distributions. At Cartesi, Jathin Jagannath has built developer communities across India and has joined DevAdl to promote Cartesi across the globe. Jathin holds a Master's Degree in Physics & computational Nanotechnology from IIT ROORKEE and since 2018 has worked as a Software Engineer focusing on blockchain technology. Jathin has a sound understanding of the Layer1 & Layer2 blockchain protocols. He is also proficient in Ethereum-based DApp development. Having founded his own startup in 2018 and previously worked at Accumulate Network and Solice he is very passionate about leveraging web3 technologies to create value and drive innovation for society. He loves to play Volleyball and Chess in leisure. Awosika Israel Ayodeji is a passionate young entrepreneur and founder of Web3bridge. Web3bridge (formerly 500NigeriaDevs4ETH), is the pioneer program dedicated to bridging the gap between web2 developers in Africa and the needed structure for their transitioning to web3. Web3bridge is focused on building a sustainable web3 economy in Africa through remote and onsite web3 development training, supporting web3 developers and startups, and lowering barriers to entry into the Web3 ecosystem. The program runs an intensive 8-week remote learning plan for beginners in tech-focused on teaching HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as the main Web3 cohort program (in-house boot camp), which spans 16 weeks and is aimed at training Web2 developers within and outside Africa to become blockchain developers, at little or no cost. After the training, Ayodeji works with the rest of the team in helping and ensuring that the developers secure their first blockchain developer roles and together with his team, they also work to ensure that the developers succeed and deliver optimal results for their employers. Ayodeji was the pioneering lead of Enterprise Solutions at Hydro Labs where he created and established processes for the department to onboard partnerships and interact with developer communities. He was previously the community lead at Ethereum Push Notification Service (EPNS) a blockchain communications and notification protocol, backed by 34+ VCs with a valuation of over $130m. At the moment, he is contributing actively and resourcefully to growing the blockchain ecosystem in Nigeria and believes in pushing the blockchain narrative across the borders of Africa due to his firm belief in the potential benefit of blockchain and decentralization in Africa's growth development.

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Rusty Matveev is the Chief Strategy Officer of Calaxy, a next-generation social platform redefining the creator-fan relationship. At Calaxy, Rusty leads fundraising and investor relations efforts, also spearheading partnership strategy and growth. A serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Rusty has over 15 years of experience in emerging technology, startups, and venture capital. Prior to Calaxy, he led the investment team at Madison Square Garden Ventures and was an integral part of the launch team established to develop and build MSG Sphere. Rusty has been at the forefront of emerging technology in the live and immersive experiences, interactive, gaming, sports, and entertainment verticals, leading efforts towards MSG’s ambitious vision to redefine the live experience and create the next generation of entertainment. Rusty has co-founded several successful startups including META International, a smart city and venue infrastructure company, and Xion, an experiential marketplace and content platform in the travel and hospitality sector. You can follow him on Twitter.

Simon McLoughlin is the CEO of Uphold, a Web3 financial platform. With over 15 years in the fintech and institutional investment space, Simon is deeply committed to fostering a robust compliance and regulatory infrastructure. His dedicated tenure with Uphold started in 2017 where he served as a consultant, and then in the role of President for over three years, solidifying his leadership within Uphold. Previously, Simon was the early investor and strategic advisor for Future Planet Capital, a private equity firm and the founder of Institutional Investor, a daily institutional investing news platform. Before Future Planet Capital, Simon was the Head of Corporate Development for LexisNexis, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information. His strategic business development insights were evident in his work during his time as Managing Director at Institutional Investor and as Vice President and Board Member at Sanostro, a hedging service for institutional investors. Simon’s extensive experience spans both traditional finance and digital asset payment solutions, making him a respected force in the ever-evolving financial landscape. He is motivated by the need for financial transparency and is committed to facilitating the seamless transition of transitional assets onto the blockchain, demonstrating his dedication to driving accountability in the financial sector. Simon’s vision continues to shape the future of finance in the tech industry.

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Drew Miller, PhD, CMA, CFP, CM&AA, DDP Col USAF (Ret) [email protected] Dr. Drew Miller is Founder and CEO of Fortitude Ranch, a recreational and survival community. Colonel Miller also does corporate collapse survival consulting. He is a Certified M&A Advisor, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, and Due Diligence Professional. Drew is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy with a Masters Degree and PhD in Operations Research from Harvard University. He served as an intelligence officer in the US Air Force, retiring as a Colonel. He also served in the Senior Executive Service in the Pentagon, the Institute for Defense Analyses, and in Corporate Planning and Development at ConAgra. Dr. Drew Miller, CMA, CFP, CM&AA, Col USAF (Ret) CEO, Fortitude Ranch 402-952-5339 www.fortituderanch.com

Mary McGilvray started her career at a Fortune 50, where she turned a $250M heritage brand into a $265M brand in less than a year. She got into crypto in 2019 and began working professionally in DeFi in 2020. Her professional blockchain experience spans the Interchain, EVM, and other ecosystems. Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBCProtocolWebsite: ibcprotocol.dev

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Hind Kurhan is the co-founder of Thesis Defense and a veteran of the security auditing space. She transitioned into the web3 space after building a career in operations and project management in web2 and international humanitarian work. Prior to joining Thesis as a Founder in Residence and co-founding Thesis Defense, she led business development and partnerships and ConsenSys Diligence and was the Director of Security Consulting at Least Authority. As a result of her personal, academic, and professional background, both in technology and international development — and after direct exposure to people disenfranchised as a result of the struggle for power and the inequitable distribution of income, goods, and resources — Hind’s unique upbringing instilled a passion to promote and work towards a world where justice prevails over power. Hind believes that web3 is one of the vehicles for that to be realized by providing equitable access to technology, opportunity, and assets — in addition to promoting autonomy, anonymity, and self-sovereignty. By applying the core tenets of web3, Hind hopes we can together resolve global issues as it pertains to privacy and security, gender, access to capital, the disparity in income and wealth, the impacts of climate change on the disenfranchised, and conflicts arising from global hegemony.

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Software engineer turned entrepreneur David Bchiri has participated in building Tech communities in Paris and San Francisco over the last 15 years and is a blockchain enthusiast. Life-long learner, people over technology, cares about Impact. Superpowers: bridge-builder, personable community organizer, will fix anything with food. www.xrpl-commons.org https://twitter.com/xrpl_commons https://www.instagram.com/xrpl_commons/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/xrpl-commons/

Joy Schoffler is a global communications, investor relations, and business growth strategist with decades of experience building and scaling hyper-growth technology brands from start-up to thriving growth to exit. Joy has played a vital role in developing messaging strategies shaping national policy, advising foreign economic ministries, and educating markets on cutting-edge technology—helping to build new industries, grow client revenue, and achieve exceptional business outcomes. Clients she has worked with have raised billions in capital; executed profitable M&As; built, scaled, and exited thriving international brands; and created massive shareholder value.

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" I am a First Principles Engineer. I like to know how things work under the hood. I lead the following companies: Ugarsoft, Xend Finance, Wicrypt, Quiva Games (a video game company) and an e-commerce company (Ogwugo.com). I love building things and solving complex problems regardless of the domain that can move the human race forward. I strongly believe in R&D and I feel there is so much information locked in nature and by looking closely at nature we can unlock great opportunities. " - Ugochukwu Aronu

Caitlin Moore, Sustainability Data Partnerships Manager at Filecoin Green - a sustainability initiative for the world’s largest decentralized storage network, Filecoin. Filecoin Green aims to measure the environmental impacts of Filecoin and verifiably drive them below zero, building infrastructure along the way that allows anyone to make transparent and substantive environmental claims. Caitlin and the team work to transform carbon credit systems to use the principles of transparency and verifiability through open-source data - encouraging decentralized movement for emissions reporting and ensuring accurate business sustainability claims.

TJ Chang is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor with a remarkable 12-year track record of success in operations and sales. He is an alumnus of prestigious institutions such as Merrill Lynch and Equinox Corporate, and has founded more than 8 companies, helping guide numerous Web3 startups to market. As a prominent leader in the Web3 space, Chang has demonstrated his expertise by influencing government policy and working closely with the Beacon Council. Through his efforts, Tennessee became the second state to pass legislation recognizing and allowing the LLC registration of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Chang is a sought-after speaker and has presented at high-profile events such as the Global Ritossa Investment Summit, MavCon, WBS Dubai, and the IYUD Freedom Forum. He has also made notable appearances on CBS and FOX, and was recently featured in CEO Magazine for his remarkable achievements in business. Additionally, he is a 2022 recipient of the prestigious "Future 40 Under 40" award with Maverick Pac. Despite his busy schedule, Chang remains deeply committed to supporting other Web3 projects and is a proud owner of three GutterCats and one CoolPet.

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World-renowned professional trader and “Market Wizard” Tony Saliba has been powering professional trading for the last 30 years. Tony founded LiquidPoint in 1999, and the company (sold to Bank of New York ConvergEX in 2007) is currently #3 in highest overall execution volumes behind Citadel Securities and Susquehanna. Matrix Executions, founded in 2018 by Tony, is now #5 in the overall execution volumes. The combined execution volumes of LiquidPoint and Matrix would be second only to Citadel Securities. Sophisticated market participants will lead the next phase of crypto. Who will they turn to? The same person they have for 30 years, Tony Saliba. Tony has collected the best and brightest minds, including his key management from LiquidPoint and Matrix Executions, to create the leading professional crypto trading solution, Liquid Mercury. Liquid Mercury was built by professionals for professionals. Liquid Mercury is the #1 choice for sophisticated buy-side and institutional sell-side legacy trading professionals moving into crypto.

Justin Banon is the Co-founder of Boson Protocol — Web3’s decentralized commerce layer. Boson Protocol enables the tokenization, transfer, and trade of any physical thing as a redeemable NFT; and has been awarded World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer status. He previously blitzscaled the Priority Pass Group to a $1Bn per annum revenue global rewards platform. With an academic background in physics, digital innovation, and crypto, Justin applies first principles thinking to solve human problems with technology. By combining cool tech with deep tech, he imagines a future where commerce is open, fair and equitable.

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Sean Mackay has been building and improving businesses over the past 15 years in industries ranging from events and entertainment to real estate and digital marketing. In 2016, he discovered cryptocurrency and blockchain and has been an advocate ever since. In 2018, he joined forces with CoinPayments to help further the adoption of cryptocurrency and bring it mainstream. Sean’s background in engineering has helped him optimize businesses while using his problem-solving skills to navigate tricky situations efficiently.

Tyler Adams is Co-Founder and CEO at COZ, a Web3 software development community pioneering blockchain application. As a pioneer in the space, Tyler has nucleated and scaled a product team of over 30 SMEs to deliver the retail customer and developer experience for an $8BN market cap blockchain platform. Tyler was instrumental in establishing the accessibility of the NEO ecosystem through a groundbreaking set of Python tools for developers alongside his work to foster a new generation of developers within the academic community. In addition to this, he also architected and led the development of a multi-product wallet platform with over 1 million cumulative downloads. Tyler has previously presented to the European Parliament on the impact of blockchain on identity and personally identifiable information and its impact on the global workforce in improving forward-looking regulatory decision making. Additionally, Tyler has presented as a thought leader at numerous workshops, developer conferences, and hackathons remotely and across 8 countries physically with a collective participation of over 5,000 individuals. coz.io

Jon Trask Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jon is CEO and Founder of Dimitra and has been working with blockchain since 2017. Prior to founding Dimitra, Jon had an extensive career building and developing enterprise software solutions to revolutionize supply chain processes and improve immutable traceability. A recognized expert in his field, Jon is also Founder and CEO of Blockchain Guru and a Partner with the Blockchain Training Alliance. His extensive career in the tech industry has seen him awarded a vast array of accreditations. Jon’s mission now is to increase farming connectivity, particularly with those disenfranchised across the globe, and to leverage the power of innovative technologies to bridge farming and technology.

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Konstantin Andriotis: Chief Operating Officer at Hexens, Konstantin implements considerable experience from several industries, including software R&D, cybersecurity, B2C marketing, and politics, to ensure leadership, growth and success for the company. He previously spearheaded product marketing for one of Europe’s largest financial institutions, Sberbank. Konstantin is laser-focused on partnership strategy and operational excellence among the Hexens team, contributing to a more trusted and efficient service offering for some of Web3’s most notable operators. You can follow Konstantin on X here. Ellis Norman: Chief Revenue Officer at Hexens, Ellis brings multiple years of expertise in business development and partnerships across finance, Web2, and Web3. Alongside his work at Hexens, Ellis is Director of Virginia Blockchain Council. Before joining Hexens, Ellis led Web3 and Partnerships at HackerEarth, and Business Development at a leading physical commodity provider. Ellis founded Carabiner Growth Partners, a company focused on growth strategy and consulting, as well as the Polygon Guild Virginia. You can follow Ellis on X here.

Ramon Recuero is currently a cofounder at Kinto, the first KYC'ed Layer 2 capable of supporting both modern financial institutions and decentralized protocols. Previously, he founded Babylon.finance, a DeFi protocol that reached more than $50M in AUM. Long ago, and worked at Y Combinator, building products and helping founders. Before that, he built apps and games for Moz, Google and Zynga. In a previous life, Ramon founded Netgamix, a user-generated trivia platform that reached more than 100K MAU.

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Adam Helfgott is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience building tech companies in media and Web 3.0. Prior to co-founding Valence, he co-founded, built, and sold marketing technology companies eCamp.net and Lookbooks.com and is the current Executive Chairman of the Board of Madhive, an adtech company. Adam is the founder of the non-profit consortium Ledger Alliance, home of AdLedger, with a mission to create open technical standards that leverage blockchain and cryptography in digital media with a focus on portable identity and value attribution. Today, AdLedger encompasses more than 90 members, representing brands, publishers, agencies, and tech companies. Adam also serves on the advisory board of Blockdaemon. Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamhelfgott LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhelfgott/

Join the Crypto Hipster for his rebranded X-Factor, focusing on Crypto Policy and Regulatory News, Insights, Analysis, and Commentary from Around the World, with your host Jamil Hasan. Starting the week of October 16th, 2023, the X-Factor will focus exclusively on content relating to regulatory and policy news globally, while two new shows, the C-Factor and the H-Factor will focus on metaverse/NFTs/decentralized finance and Bitcoin/Litecoin/Ethereum and other alternative crypto coins, respectively. Make sure not to miss a single episode to keep up to date on what is going on in the word of blockchain and crypto.

About Seamus Rocca As CEO of Xapo Bank, Seamus has been instrumental in making Xapo the first crypto company in the world to obtain a Banking License and one of the first crypto program issuers at Mastercard. Banking is in his DNA. Before joining Xapo as the Group CFO in 2017, he spent a decade at Standard Chartered Bank as the Group Head of Liquidity and Funding Risk. During his tenure the bank tripled the size of its balance sheet and navigated significant regulatory changes successfully. He has also held positions at major financial institutions including Macquarie Group, Credit Suisse and Arthur Andersen. All of his roles have focused on finance, treasury and Emerging Markets.

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Marc Mercuri, Chief Blockchain Officer Marc Mercuri is Chief Blockchain Officer at Shrapnel, a AAA first-person extraction shooter, with a creator ecosystem that empowers players to own their creations and shape the future of the game. He is a 29-year tech industry veteran with 26 patents issued or pending, and four published books. Prior to joining Shrapnel, Marc spent 18 years at Microsoft where he held senior roles in product, strategy (cloud, architecture, platform), evangelism, innovation, and incubation. He led and launched multiple pro code and low code blockchain APIs and developer tools at both Microsoft and ConsenSys. His work has been featured on ABC, TechCrunch, BBC, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Mashable, and Wired.

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Mr. Peter Argerakis, CEO, Co-Founder, Six Sigma Sports. Mr. Argerakis has spent 18 years in institutional finance roles. He started his career working as a trader on the investment team for the institutional asset manager, Goldentree Asset Management, before taking up roles as a market makerfocused on sub-investment grade debt at Citigroup and later Jefferies, where he handled order flow for various institutional clients and managed the desk's single name credit risks. At Jefferies, he proposed and initiated a business plan to grow the Leverage Loan platform in Europe. During these roles he was FCA regulated and held FCA certified functions under CF30 & CF26 (Customer Trading) and FCA CF (Material Risk Taker). Currently he is leading the team at Six Sigma Sports in their journey to re-imagine the sports betting application and pioneer the use of blockchain technology in the sports betting industry.

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