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Vitalik Marinchenko is a blockchain engineer and DeFi builder with over 15 years of development experience. Originally from Latvia, he studied programming at the University of Latvia and began his career in software engineering at 77Agency and Accenture before fully pivoting into blockchain development. He first gained recognition in Web3 as a Solidity developer at Decentral Games, contributing to some of the earliest on-chain gaming and metaverse platforms. In 2020 he co-founded the Wise Token ecosystem and later became the driving force behind WiseOne (wise.one), a DeFi platform offering staking, lending, and advanced user tools. His work has consistently focused on building transparent, audited, and user-friendly systems in decentralized finance. Since 2021, Marinchenko has served as Technical DeFi Lead at Bitcoin.com, where he oversees the integration of decentralized finance into the company’s global wallet and ecosystem. His role has been central to expanding Bitcoin.com’s offerings beyond Bitcoin into Ethereum, and multi-chain DeFi, bringing advanced financial tools to millions of users worldwide. Marinchenko is also a well-known figure in the global hackathon circuit. Competing regularly at ETHGlobal events, he has led teams to finalist positions at Bangkok 2024, Taipei 2025, Unite 2025, and Cannes 2025. His projects often combine DeFi mechanics with cutting-edge themes such as AI, cryptography, and privacy, earning recognition from sponsors and judges alike. In addition to his professional work, Marinchenko contributes to the open-source community under the GitHub handle vm06007 and is active as a Solidity mentor. His combination of technical expertise, hands-on building, and community engagement has made him a respected voice in the DeFi and Web3 ecosystem.

Lucien Bourdon is a Bitcoin Analyst and Trezor Expert based in the UK. He entered the Bitcoin ecosystem in 2020 as a grassroots community organizer, founding the Portsmouth Bitcoin Meetup to help newcomers explore financial sovereignty through self-custody. At Trezor, he serves as a public-facing expert, representing the brand at global events such as BTC Prague, Bitcoin Atlantis, and Embedded World. With more than 20 published articles and over 100 media features, Lucien focuses on making Bitcoin education accessible, practical, and secure — especially for those new to the space.

Maryna Iliukhina is a PR Manager at Trezor with over 7 years of experience in communications. She works on shaping the company’s PR strategy, building media partnerships, and running effective PR campaigns. Maryna develops interviews, press releases, and expert content, while also coordinating the press center. She also focuses on advancing Trezor Academy, promoting educational initiatives in cryptocurrency and secure self-custody.

Volodymyr Nosov is the Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group, a global blockchain ecosystem serving over 35 million users. He is also a philanthropist, investor, Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Spain, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FC Metalist 1925, and host of ByHi — the world’s first entertainment and educational crypto show. WhiteBIT Group unites Europe’s largest crypto exchange by traffic — WhiteBIT, together with Whitepay, WhiteSwap, Whitechain, white.market, Pay Unicard, and Coinomist. The Group partners with Visa, FACEIT, FC Barcelona, Juventus, and the Ukrainian national football team. Volodymyr Nosov’s mission is to make blockchain accessible, secure, and transformative for everyone.

Andrey Lazutkin, CTO at Tangem (https://tangem.com/en/), (https://tangem.com/en/) the most simple and secure hardware wallet. He is a seasoned fintech expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry, including 10 years dedicated to software development. As a skilled entrepreneur, he has played pivotal roles in startups, from inception to successful exits. Currently, as the CTO of Tangem, Andrey leads the technological vision and development of innovative hardware wallet solutions, ensuring top-notch security and reliability. His expertise bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical applications in the financial technology space.

Simon Mach is a professional crypto trader renowned for mastering the chaos of digital markets. With a sharp eye for opportunity and disciplined strategy, he specialises in transforming volatility into consistent value. Simon’s expertise lies in guiding traders away from short-term gambling mindsets and equipping them with the skills and discipline to achieve long-term, sustainable profitability.

An award-winning business leader and strategist with 15 years of experience driving growth across global corporations, tech ventures, and Web3 innovators. His career spans scaling Fortune 500 brands, co-founding a MarTech unicorn, and advising on blockchain strategy long before it became mainstream. A graduate of Harvard and Oxford Universities, he blends policy insight with hands-on entrepreneurial execution, bringing a bold yet pragmatic approach to leadership in fast-evolving industries.

Artem Gordadze - MBA, is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in product, business development, and capital markets, specializing in fintech, blockchain, and gaming. He has a proven track record of developing innovative products, executing go-to-market strategies, and driving significant growth. His work has contributed to the success of multiple unicorn companies, including Axelar Network, NEAR, Flowdesk, and Unstoppable Domains. He also played a key role in the success of Immutable, which achieved a valuation of over $3 billion. Artem has extensive experience collaborating with major cryptocurrency exchanges and trading firms on token launches and market-making, providing institutional-grade services.

Robin Burns is a tech-savvy writer with a passion for making complex ideas simple. From the fast-paced world of crypto to the evolving digital finance landscape, Robin brings insight and curiosity to every piece. With a background in technical writing and a keen eye for emerging trends, Robin helps readers stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of technology and blockchain innovation.

Adrian Wall is Senior Director of U.S. Policy at TRON DAO and Managing Director of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), where he is a leading voice on blockchain policy, digital asset regulation, and financial innovation. His work bridges government, academia, and industry to advance responsible frameworks that promote innovation, transparency, and financial inclusion. Adrian directs DSA’s Learning Team, developing blockchain education programs for policymakers, universities, and financial institutions, and has advised on major bipartisan legislative efforts including the GENIUS Act and the Clarity Act. A frequent speaker at global policy and industry forums including the United Nations, CoinDesk, Nacha, and the DC Blockchain Summit, his published work explores decentralized finance, stablecoins, and regulatory harmonization. Adrian holds an A.B. in Economics from Harvard College and a Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School.