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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 and scaling blockchain projects.

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 investment opportunities in AI infrastructure, making it more accessible and opening doors to the technologies that will drive the future.

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 investment opportunities in AI infrastructure, making it more accessible and opening doors to the technologies that will drive the future.

Neil Twa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, acompany specializing in launching, consulting, selling, and acquiring brands, with a focus on e-commerce channels such as Amazon FBA and multi-channel. Over fifteen years of experience selling private label products on Amazon and in his company. For over 17 years, Mr. Twa has been constructing businessesboth online and offline after departing his senior IBM role. Since 2012, he has launched over five personal brands, generated tens of millions in revenue as an eight-figure seller, and assisted in the growth of over 1,000 others throughconsulting, coaching, and mentoring alongside partner Reed and their Voltage team. Neil, together with Reed Larsen, published a new book titled"Almost-Automated Income with FBA: Build a Profitable Lifestyle-Driven Amazon Business. Exit for Millions. Even with no E-commerce Experience". The book is a groundbreaking guide that has swiftly claimed the #1 spot amongnew release books. This manual is the key to building a lucrative lifestyle-driven Amazon business expertly guided by Twa and Larsen through the intricacies of Amazon FBA, offering invaluable insights and strategies to pave the way for a profitable venture. The Crypto Hipster audience can claim free copies of hisbook by going to this link:⁠https://www.voltagedm.com/freebook⁠ Enter the discount code CRYPTOHIPSTER there and obtain yourfree copy.

Neil Twa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, acompany specializing in launching, consulting, selling, and acquiring brands, with a focus on e-commerce channels such as Amazon FBA and multi-channel. Over fifteen years of experience selling private label products on Amazon and in his company. For over 17 years, Mr. Twa has been constructing businessesboth online and offline after departing his senior IBM role. Since 2012, he has launched over five personal brands, generated tens of millions in revenue as an eight-figure seller, and assisted in the growth of over 1,000 others throughconsulting, coaching, and mentoring alongside partner Reed and their Voltage team. Neil, together with Reed Larsen, published a new book titled"Almost-Automated Income with FBA: Build a Profitable Lifestyle-Driven Amazon Business. Exit for Millions. Even with no E-commerce Experience". The book is a groundbreaking guide that has swiftly claimed the #1 spot among newrelease books. This manual is the key to building a lucrative lifestyle-driven Amazon business expertly guided by Twa and Larsen through the intricacies of Amazon FBA, offering invaluable insights and strategies to pave the way for aprofitable venture. The Crypto Hipster audience can claim free copies of his book by going to this link:https://www.voltagedm.com/freebook Enter the discount code CRYPTOHIPSTER there and obtain your free copy.

Josh Bowen is co-founder and CEO of Astria, a decentralized sequencing layer for Celestia rollups. He was previously a Software Engineer at Celestia and Google.

Josh Bowen is co-founder and CEO of Astria, a decentralized sequencing layer for Celestia rollups. He was previously a Software Engineer at Celestia and Google.

David Weisberger, Co-Founder Emeritus of CoinRoutes, has over 40 years’ experience as a capital markets executive focused on equity market structure, quantitative finance, and trading automation. He has worked either directly or alongside all aspects of the investment ecosystem from asset owners through investment managers, investment banks as well as exchanges and other market centers. This included development of portfolio trading and transition management businesses, impact and trading cost modelling, statistical and index arbitrage strategies, institutional and retail market making, smart order router and algorithm optimization, and the development of statistically valid measurement for analyzing trading effectiveness. Mr. Weisberger started his career at Morgan Stanley, in technology, where he built their first program and electronic trading systems before moving to the sales and trading business. He subsequently started the non-dollar program trading desk for Salomon Brothers, was the global architect of the firm’s equity trading platform where he designed their first trading algorithm and quantitatively managed central risk book before becoming responsible for the statistical arbitrage trading business. He later ran their smart order routing business before joining Two Sigma to develop their wholesale market making business, which he ran for several years. Next, Mr. Weisberger was the global head of equity market structure and quantitative equity products for IHS Markit befores co-founding CoinRoutes Inc, which is a market leading provider of algorithmic trading products for institutional crypto market makers, funds and trading firms.

David Weisberger, Co-Founder Emeritus of CoinRoutes, has over 40 years’ experience as a capital markets executive focused on equity market structure, quantitative finance, and trading automation. He has worked either directly or alongside all aspects of the investment ecosystem from asset owners through investment managers, investment banks as well as exchanges and other market centers. This included development of portfolio trading and transition management businesses, impact and trading cost modelling, statistical and index arbitrage strategies, institutional and retail market making, smart order router and algorithm optimization, and the development of statistically valid measurement for analyzing trading effectiveness. Mr. Weisberger started his career at Morgan Stanley, in technology, where he built their first program and electronic trading systems before moving to the sales and trading business. He subsequently started the non-dollar program trading desk for Salomon Brothers, was the global architect of the firm’s equity trading platform where he designed their first trading algorithm and quantitatively managed central risk book before becoming responsible for the statistical arbitrage trading business. He later ran their smart order routing business before joining Two Sigma to develop their wholesale market making business, which he ran for several years. Next, Mr. Weisberger was the global head of equity market structure and quantitative equity products for IHS Markit befores co-founding CoinRoutes Inc, which is a market leading provider of algorithmic trading products for institutional crypto market makers, funds and trading firms.

Butian Li is CEO of Bless, pioneering the world’s first shared computer—a decentralized network where everyday consumer devices power the internet. Under his leadership, Bless is reshaping internet infrastructure by enabling laptops, smartphones, and tablets to contribute their compute power collectively.Bless' first-generation product, Tap Compute, allows users to seamlessly share their device’s computing resources through a web browser, supporting AI inference, data processing, and web hosting. By decentralizing these essential services, Bless is shifting control away from large corporations with massive data centers and back into the hands of everyday people.A seasoned entrepreneur and investor, Butian’s expertise spans technology, finance, and strategic growth. He was previously COO of Wabi (Binance ‘17), an Investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners and NGC Ventures, and Founding Partner of Access Crypto hedge fund. His early career includes management consulting at Deloitte Consulting, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on IPOs and M&A transactions.Butian holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering from UC Berkeley and an MBA in Quantitative Finance from Wharton.Previous media features:Universal Basic Compute can Combat the Future AI Divide

Butian Li is CEO of Bless, pioneering the world’s first shared computer—a decentralized network where everyday consumer devices power the internet. Under his leadership, Bless is reshaping internet infrastructure by enabling laptops, smartphones, and tablets to contribute their compute power collectively.Bless' first-generation product, Tap Compute, allows users to seamlessly share their device’s computing resources through a web browser, supporting AI inference, data processing, and web hosting. By decentralizing these essential services, Bless is shifting control away from large corporations with massive data centers and back into the hands of everyday people.A seasoned entrepreneur and investor, Butian’s expertise spans technology, finance, and strategic growth. He was previously COO of Wabi (Binance ‘17), an Investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners and NGC Ventures, and Founding Partner of Access Crypto hedge fund. His early career includes management consulting at Deloitte Consulting, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on IPOs and M&A transactions.Butian holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering from UC Berkeley and an MBA in Quantitative Finance from Wharton.Previous media features:Universal Basic Compute can Combat the Future AI Divide

Ryan Levy, Head of Business Development at DataHaven;Ryan Levy is a seasoned executive with nearly 20 years of startup experience across Web2, Web3, blockchain, and data. A master at “connecting the dots,” Ryan leads business development, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies, building ecosystems across DeFi, Blockchain Networks, Data, RWAs, DePIN, Gaming, and more.Currently Head of BD & Partnerships at Moonbeam and DataHaven, Ryan previously held leadership roles as VP of Business Development at SKALE Labs (SKALE Network), Head of Protocols & Partnerships at Chainstack, and Head of Partnerships at Kadena.Born and raised in South Africa, Ryan resided in Australia for many years and now calls California home. He greets each dawn with an espresso and a workout, which sets a tone of clarity and energy for the rest of his day. His guiding mantra, “Never Give Up,” drives his relentless pursuit of success in both his personal and professional life.

Ryan Levy, Head of Business Development at DataHaven;Ryan Levy is a seasoned executive with nearly 20 years of startup experience across Web2, Web3, blockchain, and data. A master at “connecting the dots,” Ryan leads business development, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies, building ecosystems across DeFi, Blockchain Networks, Data, RWAs, DePIN, Gaming, and more.Currently Head of BD & Partnerships at Moonbeam and DataHaven, Ryan previously held leadership roles as VP of Business Development at SKALE Labs (SKALE Network), Head of Protocols & Partnerships at Chainstack, and Head of Partnerships at Kadena.Born and raised in South Africa, Ryan resided in Australia for many years and now calls California home. He greets each dawn with an espresso and a workout, which sets a tone of clarity and energy for the rest of his day. His guiding mantra, “Never Give Up,” drives his relentless pursuit of success in both his personal and professional life.

Jake Claver is a pioneering force in digital assets and family office innovation, serving as Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, a multi-family office specializing in digital wealth strategies for clients. He is the co-author of "Wealth in Numbers: The Ultimate Dealmaker's Guide to SPVs, Syndication, and Private Investment" and founder of both Digital Wealth Partners and Syndicately, a Special Purpose Vehicle investment management platform. As a Qualified Family Office Professional and R3 Corda Certified Business Professional in tokenization, Jake combines traditional wealth management expertise with cutting-edge blockchain implementation. His work focuses on transforming family offices for the digital age, creating sustainable multi-generational legacies that are digitally savvy and anti-fragile. A respected thought leader, Jake has been featured in MarketWatch, Bloomberg, and Yahoo! Finance. He studied Finance at the University of North Texas and has developed world-class educational programs for family offices and digital asset professionals.

Jake Claver is a pioneering force in digital assets and family office innovation, serving as Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, a multi-family office specializing in digital wealth strategies for clients. He is the co-author of "Wealth in Numbers: The Ultimate Dealmaker's Guide to SPVs, Syndication, and Private Investment" and founder of both Digital Wealth Partners and Syndicately, a Special Purpose Vehicle investment management platform. As a Qualified Family Office Professional and R3 Corda Certified Business Professional in tokenization, Jake combines traditional wealth management expertise with cutting-edge blockchain implementation. His work focuses on transforming family offices for the digital age, creating sustainable multi-generational legacies that are digitally savvy and anti-fragile. A respected thought leader, Jake has been featured in MarketWatch, Bloomberg, and Yahoo! Finance. He studied Finance at the University of North Texas and has developed world-class educational programs for family offices and digital asset professionals.

Meg Lister is a leading voice in Web3 funding, transforming capital allocation as a Managing Director at Gitcoin Labs to drive financial returns for ecosystems and builders while ensuring long-term, sustainable growth. She specializes in designing multi-layered funding strategies that support every stage of a project’s lifecycle—quadratic funding for onboarding, retroactive funding for retention, and direct grants for scaling—empowering Ethereum ecosystem participants to achieve more.Gitcoin (May 2023 – Present): Leads Grants Lab, the core business unit powering Gitcoin’s multi-mechanism funding infrastructure. She initially joined to oversee Grants Stack, one of Gitcoin’s flagship products, and was quickly promoted to lead its consolidation and strategy.Flipside Crypto: As VP of Product & Ops, she launched a flagship analytics product that secured a $50M Series A, making on-chain data more accessible and actionable for ecosystem builders.WordStream: Scaled the company post-Series A, earning five promotions, launching a $1M ARR business unit, and contributing to its acquisition by Gannett.Meg is reshaping Web3 funding models by creating efficient capital distribution mechanisms that support ecosystem-wide goals, ensuring Ethereum builders and enterprises have the resources needed to innovate, scale, and succeed.Why VC Funding Model Fails Web3 ProjectsExperience driving Web3 capital efficiency: Media mentions:

Meg Lister is a leading voice in Web3 funding, transforming capital allocation as a Managing Director at Gitcoin Labs to drive financial returns for ecosystems and builders while ensuring long-term, sustainable growth. She specializes in designing multi-layered funding strategies that support every stage of a project’s lifecycle—quadratic funding for onboarding, retroactive funding for retention, and direct grants for scaling—empowering Ethereum ecosystem participants to achieve more.Gitcoin (May 2023 – Present): Leads Grants Lab, the core business unit powering Gitcoin’s multi-mechanism funding infrastructure. She initially joined to oversee Grants Stack, one of Gitcoin’s flagship products, and was quickly promoted to lead its consolidation and strategy.Flipside Crypto: As VP of Product & Ops, she launched a flagship analytics product that secured a $50M Series A, making on-chain data more accessible and actionable for ecosystem builders.WordStream: Scaled the company post-Series A, earning five promotions, launching a $1M ARR business unit, and contributing to its acquisition by Gannett.Meg is reshaping Web3 funding models by creating efficient capital distribution mechanisms that support ecosystem-wide goals, ensuring Ethereum builders and enterprises have the resources needed to innovate, scale, and succeed.Why VC Funding Model Fails Web3 ProjectsExperience driving Web3 capital efficiency: Media mentions:

Patrick Camuso is a CPA and the Founder of Camuso CPA, an industry-leading firm working closely with cryptocurrency investors and web3 businesses that was among the first CPA firms to specialize in crypto taxes back in 2016. As a pioneer in the field, Camuso CPA was also the first firm to accept cryptocurrency as payment, setting a forward-thinking example in the accounting profession. Patrick is the host of The Financial Frontier podcast, where he explores the latest trends in crypto, tax, and finance. He also runs the Digital Asset Digest, a newsletter delivering insights on blockchain, digital assets, and tax compliance. Patrick is also the author of Navigating the NFT Sales Tax Maze, Wayfair 2.0 for Web 3.0, an essential resource for navigating sales tax in the digital asset space In addition to his publications, Patrick frequently produces content across his channels and teaches CPE events, courses, and training sessions alongside other industry professionals. Patrick Camuso, CPACamuso [email protected] Office: 704-249-3179

Patrick Camuso is a CPA and the Founder of Camuso CPA, an industry-leading firm working closely with cryptocurrency investors and web3 businesses that was among the first CPA firms to specialize in crypto taxes back in 2016. As a pioneer in the field, Camuso CPA was also the first firm to accept cryptocurrency as payment, setting a forward-thinking example in the accounting profession. Patrick is the host of The Financial Frontier podcast, where he explores the latest trends in crypto, tax, and finance. He also runs the Digital Asset Digest, a newsletter delivering insights on blockchain, digital assets, and tax compliance. Patrick is also the author of Navigating the NFT Sales Tax Maze, Wayfair 2.0 for Web 3.0, an essential resource for navigating sales tax in the digital asset space In addition to his publications, Patrick frequently produces content across his channels and teaches CPE events, courses, and training sessions alongside other industry professionals. Patrick Camuso, CPACamuso [email protected] Office: 704-249-3179

Dr. Karl Huber is the co-founder of Quai Network, a new Layer 1 network of blockchains that scales to handle all human commerce while maintaining true decentralization. Dr. K’s vision for a trustless decentralized replacement for money began in 2018 with a National Science Foundation Research Grant. Dr. K has a PhD in engineering, formerly worked at ConsenSys, and has been active in crypto since 2012. He has authored or co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and papers and has contributed to many ground-breaking developments in the crypto space.

Dr. Karl Huber is the co-founder of Quai Network, a new Layer 1 network of blockchains that scales to handle all human commerce while maintaining true decentralization. Dr. K’s vision for a trustless decentralized replacement for money began in 2018 with a National Science Foundation Research Grant. Dr. K has a PhD in engineering, formerly worked at ConsenSys, and has been active in crypto since 2012. He has authored or co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and papers and has contributed to many ground-breaking developments in the crypto space.

"Daniel Anthony leads Developer Relations at ZKcandy - a mobile-first Ethereum Layer-2 gaming chain. As a former journalist, Daniel has immersed himself in the many aspects of web3 from decentralised storage to censorship-resistant publishing. Today, his role at ZKcandy is bolstered by being an avid gamer in his spare time, resonating with the gripes of today’s gamers and game developers to build an ecosystem that is engineered to scale web3 gaming for the masses.ZKcandy emerged from a groundbreaking collaboration between ZKsync and the award-winning game studio iCandy Interactive. It's the first gaming-centric L2 in the ZKsync Elastic Chain ecosystem, aiming to enhance the gaming experience with a very fast network and low gas fees using roll-up technology and a strong market-driven gaming ecosystem.iCandy Interactive is an ASX-listed game developer with over 300 mobile game titles and 400M+ downloads. As the largest game developer in Southeast Asia and Australia, iCandy is supported by a strong network of strategic shareholders, including Animoca Brands, Fatfish Group, Baidu, Singtel, SK Square, AIS, IncubateFund, as well as several Australian and international funds. Their clientele includes industry giants such as Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog, Square Enix, Blizzard Activision and many more."

"Daniel Anthony leads Developer Relations at ZKcandy - a mobile-first Ethereum Layer-2 gaming chain. As a former journalist, Daniel has immersed himself in the many aspects of web3 from decentralised storage to censorship-resistant publishing. Today, his role at ZKcandy is bolstered by being an avid gamer in his spare time, resonating with the gripes of today’s gamers and game developers to build an ecosystem that is engineered to scale web3 gaming for the masses.ZKcandy emerged from a groundbreaking collaboration between ZKsync and the award-winning game studio iCandy Interactive. It's the first gaming-centric L2 in the ZKsync Elastic Chain ecosystem, aiming to enhance the gaming experience with a very fast network and low gas fees using roll-up technology and a strong market-driven gaming ecosystem.iCandy Interactive is an ASX-listed game developer with over 300 mobile game titles and 400M+ downloads. As the largest game developer in Southeast Asia and Australia, iCandy is supported by a strong network of strategic shareholders, including Animoca Brands, Fatfish Group, Baidu, Singtel, SK Square, AIS, IncubateFund, as well as several Australian and international funds. Their clientele includes industry giants such as Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog, Square Enix, Blizzard Activision and many more."

Kyle Reidhead is Co-Owner & Head of Research at Milk Road, a leading crypto investing media company and Founder of Impact3, a crypto-native marketing agency helping top protocols and brands in crypto grow.

Kyle Reidhead is Co-Owner & Head of Research at Milk Road, a leading crypto investing media company and Founder of Impact3, a crypto-native marketing agency helping top protocols and brands in crypto grow.

Ian EstradaProduct builder by trade, memecoin and stablecoin enjoyer by passion.Currently advancing the development of DefAI infrastructure.Built enterprise-grade financial products for multiple publicly-listed corporations and scaled a cross-border crypto-to-fiat solution across 5 countries, achieving <2min transaction times.LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/ianestradaX: https://x.com/IanLivesCrypto

Ian EstradaProduct builder by trade, memecoin and stablecoin enjoyer by passion.Currently advancing the development of DefAI infrastructure.Built enterprise-grade financial products for multiple publicly-listed corporations and scaled a cross-border crypto-to-fiat solution across 5 countries, achieving <2min transaction times.LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/ianestradaX: https://x.com/IanLivesCrypto

Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA is a Partner focused on investor relations and research at Hack VC, a crypto-native venture capital firm. Previously, she was the Head of Client and Portfolio Solutions at Runa Digital Assets, a liquid token investment manager. Prior to Runa, she spent eight years in quantitative investment management, holding product specialist and business development roles at Two Sigma and AQR. She started her career in prime services at Barclays. Alex holds a BS from Cornell University.

Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA is a Partner focused on investor relations and research at Hack VC, a crypto-native venture capital firm. Previously, she was the Head of Client and Portfolio Solutions at Runa Digital Assets, a liquid token investment manager. Prior to Runa, she spent eight years in quantitative investment management, holding product specialist and business development roles at Two Sigma and AQR. She started her career in prime services at Barclays. Alex holds a BS from Cornell University.

Dr. Shruti Shankar Gaur is a polymath and thought leader working at the intersection of education, inclusion, diversity, policy, and innovation. Holding a Ph.D. in Inclusive Education, she has been honored with a University Gold Medal and the Certificate of Academic Excellence by India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development, reflecting her commitment to transformative change.As founder of Research & Innovation in Education (RIEDU), she leads initiatives like the Young Editors Program, fostering young global writers focused on inclusion and diversity. Inspired by UN SDG 4.5 and 4.7, her work includes teacher training workshops, academic publishing, and her poetry collection, Four Decades.At The Digital Economist, till recently she served as Program Director at the Center of Excellence, managing the fellowship program and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has represented the organization at G20 India, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and Cannes Lions, contributing to global discussions on AI, policy, and socio-economic transformation.Beyond policy, she is a Creative Partner, Mentor, and Strategist at Sankarsingh-Gonsalves Productions in Canada, advocating for culturally inclusive storytelling. In New Delhi, she is Director of Research, Innovation, and Inclusion at ae-research, leading the launch of its first DEI Lab.Dr. Gaur’s work spans education, policy, and creative industries, ensuring a lasting impact on global inclusion, equity, and innovation. Whether mentoring young writers, shaping policy, or driving research, she remains a catalyst for transformative change.https://linktr.ee/dr.shrutishankargaurhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drshrutishankargaur/https://drshrutishankargaur.com/https://www.amazon.in/Four-Decades-Prose-My-Life-ebook/dp/B0B4K8B4M5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673179228&sr=8-1https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/

Dr. Shruti Shankar Gaur is a polymath and thought leader working at the intersection of education, inclusion, diversity, policy, and innovation. Holding a Ph.D. in Inclusive Education, she has been honored with a University Gold Medal and the Certificate of Academic Excellence by India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development, reflecting her commitment to transformative change.As founder of Research & Innovation in Education (RIEDU), she leads initiatives like the Young Editors Program, fostering young global writers focused on inclusion and diversity. Inspired by UN SDG 4.5 and 4.7, her work includes teacher training workshops, academic publishing, and her poetry collection, Four Decades.At The Digital Economist, till recently she served as Program Director at the Center of Excellence, managing the fellowship program and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has represented the organization at G20 India, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and Cannes Lions, contributing to global discussions on AI, policy, and socio-economic transformation.Beyond policy, she is a Creative Partner, Mentor, and Strategist at Sankarsingh-Gonsalves Productions in Canada, advocating for culturally inclusive storytelling. In New Delhi, she is Director of Research, Innovation, and Inclusion at ae-research, leading the launch of its first DEI Lab.Dr. Gaur’s work spans education, policy, and creative industries, ensuring a lasting impact on global inclusion, equity, and innovation. Whether mentoring young writers, shaping policy, or driving research, she remains a catalyst for transformative change.https://linktr.ee/dr.shrutishankargaurhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drshrutishankargaur/https://drshrutishankargaur.com/https://www.amazon.in/Four-Decades-Prose-My-Life-ebook/dp/B0B4K8B4M5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673179228&sr=8-1https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/

Joe Andrews is Co-founder and President at ⁠Aztec⁠ Labs, the leading privacy-first Layer 2 on Ethereum that empowers developers to build applications protecting user privacy while ensuring compliance. Joe also serves as Head of Product at Aztec and Product Lead at CreditMint since February 2018. He holds a BEng in Materials Science from Imperial College London and was previously Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer of Radish, a food tech startup acquired by Tovala. Joe is an experienced developer and was an EF9 Cohort Member at Entrepreneur First. ⁠LinkedIn⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠

Joe Andrews is Co-founder and President at Aztec Labs, the leading privacy-first Layer 2 on Ethereum that empowers developers to build applications protecting user privacy while ensuring compliance. Joe also serves as Head of Product at Aztec and Product Lead at CreditMint since February 2018. He holds a BEng in Materials Science from Imperial College London and was previously Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer of Radish, a food tech startup acquired by Tovala. Joe is an experienced developer and was an EF9 Cohort Member at Entrepreneur First. LinkedIn / Twitter

About Clem Chambers - https://www.clemchambers.com/Clem Chambers is a leading technology innovator with a proven track record in the tech and financial services sectors. He has been involved in the software industry for over 40 years as a pioneer of computer games, multimedia, and the internet. Chambers is CEO of Online Blockchain, an incubator of decentralized projects using blockchain technology. He is founder of Umbria Network, which operates an award-winning capital-efficient, multi-chain asset bridge, which lowers entry barriers for those engaging with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications. Clem is founder of the upcoming finance site aNEWfn.com and is the founder and former CEO of global stocks, shares and crypto information website ADVFN where he was responsible for propelling the platform from likely dot.com failure to thriving market leader (36 million users worldwide). He is a seasoned PLC CEO and NED with experience in governance of listed funds.Private investor champion and influencerSerial technology innovatorAward winning financial author including Amazon number one Bestseller101 Ways to Pick Stock Market Winners and Trading Cryptocurrencies: A Beginner’s Guide - Bitcoin, Ethereum, LitecoinProlific financial writer: columnist at Forbes, Seeking Alpha and Monaco Daily News where he enjoys a high level of reader engagementHistory of calling the markets early in crypto and stocksPresident of Cricket at the Carlton Club, St James’s.Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Loriners

About Clem Chambers - https://www.clemchambers.com/Clem Chambers is a leading technology innovator with a proven track record in the tech and financial services sectors. He has been involved in the software industry for over 40 years as a pioneer of computer games, multimedia, and the internet. Chambers is CEO of Online Blockchain, an incubator of decentralized projects using blockchain technology. He is founder of Umbria Network, which operates an award-winning capital-efficient, multi-chain asset bridge, which lowers entry barriers for those engaging with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications. Clem is founder of the upcoming finance site aNEWfn.com and is the founder and former CEO of global stocks, shares and crypto information website ADVFN where he was responsible for propelling the platform from likely dot.com failure to thriving market leader (36 million users worldwide). He is a seasoned PLC CEO and NED with experience in governance of listed funds.Private investor champion and influencerSerial technology innovatorAward winning financial author including Amazon number one Bestseller101 Ways to Pick Stock Market Winners and Trading Cryptocurrencies: A Beginner’s Guide - Bitcoin, Ethereum, LitecoinProlific financial writer: columnist at Forbes, Seeking Alpha and Monaco Daily News where he enjoys a high level of reader engagementHistory of calling the markets early in crypto and stocksPresident of Cricket at the Carlton Club, St James’s.Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Loriners

Barna Kiss began his career in early-stage venture capital, before later transitioning to working with Layer-1 blockchains and decentralized storage networks, focusing on scaling infrastructure and advancing decentralized ecosystems. Leveraging his expertise in DeFi, Barna co-founded Malda, a first of its kind permissionless clearinghouse, that quickly gained traction. Malda has since grown to a peak Total Value Locked of $110 million and a peak Fully Diluted Valuation of $70 million, cementing its place as a key player in the decentralized finance space.

Barna Kiss began his career in early-stage venture capital, before later transitioning to working with Layer-1 blockchains and decentralized storage networks, focusing on scaling infrastructure and advancing decentralized ecosystems. Leveraging his expertise in DeFi, Barna co-founded Malda, a first of its kind permissionless clearinghouse, that quickly gained traction. Malda has since grown to a peak Total Value Locked of $110 million and a peak Fully Diluted Valuation of $70 million, cementing its place as a key player in the decentralized finance space.

Ilman Shazhaev is the founder and CEO of Dizzaract — one of the largest gaming studios in the Middle East. Ilman is an entrepreneur with a strong scientific background in AI, gaming, and web3. He has developed healthtech and gametech solutions that are used by businesses and governments worldwide. A recognized expert by the United Nations, Ilman has authored 46 scientific papers and holds 10 invention patents.His journey in web3 began in 2017 with the founding of Oneboost, and his passion for gaming led to the creation of Farcana, a game with a Bitcoin-backed prize pool. His work is reshaping the gaming landscape by integrating web3 elements into mainstream gaming.Recent media coverage: Arabian Business: Gaming industry poised for big churn with new breed of developers shifting to ‘play-generate value-earn’ model to boost user engagementCryptonaute: Farcana: révolutionner la GameFi avec le gameplay avant toutCointelegraph Magazine: Off The Grid may be the ‘catalyst’ for new crypto gaming bull run: Web3 GamerBlockchain Reporter: Web3 and Beyond: Ilman Shazhaev’s Vision for the Future of GameFi with FarcanaCrpto.news: GameFi investment is surging: Blockchain becomes a staple in every title | OpinionEvents speakership: AIBC World: Keynote speech

Ilman Shazhaev is the founder and CEO of Dizzaract — one of the largest gaming studios in the Middle East. Ilman is an entrepreneur with a strong scientific background in AI, gaming, and web3. He has developed healthtech and gametech solutions that are used by businesses and governments worldwide. A recognized expert by the United Nations, Ilman has authored 46 scientific papers and holds 10 invention patents.His journey in web3 began in 2017 with the founding of Oneboost, and his passion for gaming led to the creation of Farcana, a game with a Bitcoin-backed prize pool. His work is reshaping the gaming landscape by integrating web3 elements into mainstream gaming.Recent media coverage: Arabian Business: Gaming industry poised for big churn with new breed of developers shifting to ‘play-generate value-earn’ model to boost user engagementCryptonaute: Farcana: révolutionner la GameFi avec le gameplay avant toutCointelegraph Magazine: Off The Grid may be the ‘catalyst’ for new crypto gaming bull run: Web3 GamerBlockchain Reporter: Web3 and Beyond: Ilman Shazhaev’s Vision for the Future of GameFi with FarcanaCrpto.news: GameFi investment is surging: Blockchain becomes a staple in every title | OpinionEvents speakership: AIBC World: Keynote speech

Timothy Tello is the CEO and Founder of 3thix, a passionate blockchain evangelist credited as the first person to receive an SEC no-action letter for an ERC-20 token. He also authored the patent for the use of custodial wallets on blockchain in games. With over a decade of experience, Tim is dedicated to transforming the gaming ecosystem through secure, decentralized payment solutions.

Timothy Tello is the CEO and Founder of 3thix, a passionate blockchain evangelist credited as the first person to receive an SEC no-action letter for an ERC-20 token. He also authored the patent for the use of custodial wallets on blockchain in games. With over a decade of experience, Tim is dedicated to transforming the gaming ecosystem through secure, decentralized payment solutions.

Lucy Coulden currently serves as Global Program Director, Polkadot Ambassador Fellowship, a role commenced in December 2024. Prior to this position, Lucy held the title of Director of Executive Operations at Parity Technologies from March 2022 to March 2024, and previously served as an Executive Assistant to the CEO. Lucy's career also includes significant roles such as C-Suite Executive Assistant at Improbable, Executive Assistant to the Founder CEO at Atomico, and various positions at QuadReal Property Group, Bain Capital, HgCapital, Real Staffing, and Tinies Childcare. With expertise in executive assistance, office management, and recruitment consulting, Lucy has demonstrated a consistent ability to manage complex tasks and support high-level executives across diverse industries. Lucy earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Queen Mary University of London and possesses a strong educational background in the sciences and humanities.

Lucy Coulden currently serves as Global Program Director, Polkadot Ambassador Fellowship, a role commenced in December 2024. Prior to this position, Lucy held the title of Director of Executive Operations at Parity Technologies from March 2022 to March 2024, and previously served as an Executive Assistant to the CEO. Lucy's career also includes significant roles such as C-Suite Executive Assistant at Improbable, Executive Assistant to the Founder CEO at Atomico, and various positions at QuadReal Property Group, Bain Capital, HgCapital, Real Staffing, and Tinies Childcare. With expertise in executive assistance, office management, and recruitment consulting, Lucy has demonstrated a consistent ability to manage complex tasks and support high-level executives across diverse industries. Lucy earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Queen Mary University of London and possesses a strong educational background in the sciences and humanities.

Marc Tillement is the Director of Pyth Network, leading the network’s expansion across the DeFi ecosystem and governance landscape. As one of the first non-technical contributors, Marc has had an incredible opportunity to voice his opinion on the direction of Pyth Network since early 2021. His work focuses on business development, strategic partnerships, and governance initiatives, ensuring Pyth Network’s presence across major DAOs and protocols. Marc’s background spans both TradFi and emerging technologies; after earning his Business Marketing degree from the University of Exeter in 2018, he moved to Hong Kong, where he worked in the radiology sector at Guerbet, designing go-to-market strategies and managing APAC operations. After experiencing 2020’s DeFi summer firsthand, Marc became an advocate for Pyth as the universal price layer for DeFi, working to expand its adoption, foster new integrations, and drive the next wave of financial innovation.

Marc Tillement is the Director of Pyth Network, leading the network’s expansion across the DeFi ecosystem and governance landscape. As one of the first non-technical contributors, Marc has had an incredible opportunity to voice his opinion on the direction of Pyth Network since early 2021. His work focuses on business development, strategic partnerships, and governance initiatives, ensuring Pyth Network’s presence across major DAOs and protocols. Marc’s background spans both TradFi and emerging technologies; after earning his Business Marketing degree from the University of Exeter in 2018, he moved to Hong Kong, where he worked in the radiology sector at Guerbet, designing go-to-market strategies and managing APAC operations. After experiencing 2020’s DeFi summer firsthand, Marc became an advocate for Pyth as the universal price layer for DeFi, working to expand its adoption, foster new integrations, and drive the next wave of financial innovation.

Ben James is the Founder of 404, a Web3 platform revolutionizing 3D content creation by empowering users to build virtual worlds, games, and AR/VR/XR experiences without technical expertise. Leveraging decentralized technologies and advanced 3D generative models, 404 enables creators to bring their visions to life in real time, driving innovation in immersive digital content. Ben is also the CEO and Founder of Atlas, the Web2 counterpart of 404, focused on enhancing creativity in gaming and virtual world-building. A graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC (Magna Cum Laude) and holder of a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Ben’s work has been exhibited at renowned venues such as the A+D Museum in Los Angeles, the Venice Architecture Biennale, and the Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York.

Ben James is the Founder of 404, a Web3 platform revolutionizing 3D content creation by empowering users to build virtual worlds, games, and AR/VR/XR experiences without technical expertise. Leveraging decentralized technologies and advanced 3D generative models, 404 enables creators to bring their visions to life in real time, driving innovation in immersive digital content. Ben is also the CEO and Founder of Atlas, the Web2 counterpart of 404, focused on enhancing creativity in gaming and virtual world-building. A graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC (Magna Cum Laude) and holder of a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Ben’s work has been exhibited at renowned venues such as the A+D Museum in Los Angeles, the Venice Architecture Biennale, and the Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York.

Josie Leung is COO and Co-Founder of MilkyWay, the first and largest liquid staking and restaking protocol for the modular ecosystem. Previously in her career, Josie led product efforts at Crypto.com during DeFi Summer, supported ecosystem growth at Tendermint, and held roles at Composable Finance and LinkedIn. Her experience spans product development, business development, and community engagement, ensuring MilkyWay's operations and market presence align with its goals. Outside of work, Josie is a certified scuba dive master and yoga instructor.

Josie Leung is COO and Co-Founder of MilkyWay, the first and largest liquid staking and restaking protocol for the modular ecosystem. Previously in her career, Josie led product efforts at Crypto.com during DeFi Summer, supported ecosystem growth at Tendermint, and held roles at Composable Finance and LinkedIn. Her experience spans product development, business development, and community engagement, ensuring MilkyWay's operations and market presence align with its goals. Outside of work, Josie is a certified scuba dive master and yoga instructor.

Georgi Koreli is a remarkable athlete-turned-entrepreneur, Stanford GSB alumnus, and the visionary founder behind Hinkal, a leading privacy infrastructure company, with $250m+ private transactions processed in 2024.- 2x Stanford alum- 5 years in banking and hedge funds- Icons founder- Sambo 2x World Champion