Author: Tanishq Bodh
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Founder’s Corner SFUND : Levent Cem Aydan
‣ Levent Cem Aydan is the founder and CEO of Seedworld and Seedify, pioneers in blockchain gaming and incubation platforms. ‣ He holds a background in social psychology and entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California, with earlier studies in economics. ‣ Aydan’s leadership focuses on developing innovative solutions in blockchain and Web3, helping startups…
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Founder’s Corner XCHNG : DJ Qian
‣ DJ Qian is the CEO of FUSION Foundation, Chainge Finance, and co-founder of Anyswap, with deep expertise in blockchain integration. ‣ He founded BitSE in 2014 and later launched FUSION Foundation to connect centralized and decentralized ecosystems. ‣ In 2020, Qian founded Chainge Finance, offering a decentralized platform for seamless cross-chain digital asset management.…
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Founder’s Corner OP : Jinglan Wang
‣ 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.
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Kujira Rebrands as Rujira Network, Forming the Rujira Alliance with THORChain and Levana
Kujira has officially rebranded its TeamKujira account handle to RujiraNetwork, marking a significant evolution in decentralized finance (DeFi). The rebrand introduces “Rujira,” a new collaboration between Kujira, Levana, and THORChain, known as the Rujira Alliance. This partnership aims to create a powerful app layer on THORChain, offering a fully integrated suite of DeFi tools and…
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Founder’s Corner TIA : Mustafa Al Bassam
‣ 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
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Founder’s Corner CUDOS : Matt Hawkins
‣ 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.
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Founder’s Corner GFAL : Manel Sort
‣ 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…
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Founder’s Corner BOSON : Justin Banon
‣ 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.
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Founder’s Corner SUI : Evan Cheng
‣ 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.
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Founder’s Corner DIONE : Brandon Kokoski
‣ 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.