Category: Founder-corner

‣ 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.…

Founder’s Corner OP : Jinglan Wang

Oct 9, 2024

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‣ 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.

Founder’s Corner TIA : Mustafa Al Bassam

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‣ 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

Founder’s Corner CUDOS : Matt Hawkins

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‣ 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.

Founder’s Corner GFAL : Manel Sort

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‣ 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…

Founder’s Corner BOSON : Justin Banon

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‣ 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.

Founder’s Corner SUI : Evan Cheng

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‣ 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.

Founder’s Corner DIONE : Brandon Kokoski

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‣ 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.

Founder’s Corner INJ : Eric Chen

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