AI and Web3 Entrepreneur, in the quest of making Real Estate investment accessible for everyone with the help of blockchain.

Founder, Phi Wallet.Eslam is a lifelong learner and a passionate advocate for open-source technologies and ethical finance. He began his technical career as a Linux System Administrator, which ignited his enthusiasm for knowledge sharing and sustainable impact.As his entrepreneurial journey progressed, he made a strategic shift to focus on product management and user-centric business operations. As a technology enthusiast, Eslam has co-authored the book "Strategic dimensions of Open Source and Free software," which explores the importance and impact of open-source technologies in various industries. His expertise in this field has led him to establish and operate technology ventures across multiple countries, including Europe, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey.

As an XRPL developer and AI enthusiast, Denis' primary focus is on the development and enhancement of core infrastructure for the XRP ledger. He is passionate about creating robust and efficient tooling that can streamline the process of interacting with the XRP ledger, making it more accessible and user-friendly for developers and users alike. Additionally, Denis is deeply interested in the development of smart contract solutions for the XRP ledger. He's constantly exploring new ways to leverage artificial intelligence in this domain, aiming to drive innovation and improve the overall functionality and efficiency of the XRP ledger.

Dr. Murat Cenk is a cryptography researcher who has earned a PhD in the field. Following the completion of his post-doctoral studies, he worked as a faculty member, sharing his knowledge and conducting research in cryptography. Dr. Cenk is an expert in high-performance cryptography, cryptographic protocols, and post-quantum cryptography. Later on, he joined Ripple as a cryptography researcher, focusing on blockchain technology. His main goal was to improve efficiency and contribute to scalability. Throughout his career, Dr. Cenk has made significant contributions to the literature with his papers published in prestigious journals and presented at renowned conferences.

Christina Chan is Head of Funding Programs at Ripple, where she manages the XRPL Grants and Accelerator programs and leads a global team dedicated to nurturing and growing startups and entrepreneurs. She manages Ripple's 1BN XRP Fund focused on helping early stage companies scale from 0 to 1 by providing capital, mentoring founders, and guiding startups through the critical stages of finding product-market fit. Christina has deep expertise in product, growth, and design thinking strategies which she leverages to help startups iterate and build products users love. She has played key product design and leadership roles in several fintech startups, including a few successful exits, where she helped build innovative financial technologies expanding access and opportunities.

Jasmine (Jazzi) Cooper is Ripple’s Head of DeFi Product where she leads tokenization and DeFi products within RippleX, the team focused on providing infrastructure, tools, services, and programs for developers to enable new crypto use cases on the XRP Ledger. Her most recent focuses have been adding a new, native NFT standard to the XRP Ledger as well as a native automated market-maker (AMM) protocol. Prior to joining Ripple, Jazzi spent several years in financial technology, serving as a product manager in mortgage tech and founding a company in the financial health space.

Co-founder of several successful companies such as Imperial Group, Meld Ventures, Optio Capital and Meld Gold. Michael skills are focused around developing and identifying opportunities for growth, maintaining and leading traditional and technological product innovation.

After 8+ years in strategy consulting, specializing in Technology, Media, and Telecommunication topics in Europe and Africa, Melanie has joined XRPL Commons as Strategic Initiatives Director. As a blockchain enthusiast, her goal is to promote the usage of this disruptive technology to create value for all.

Engineer - University of São Paulo (USP) 2012 – FAPESP Scholar. Master of Science in Business Administration (FEA - USP) 2015. PhD candidate in Engineering – IT management (POLI – USP) and currently also a PhD candidate visitor at UZH BDLT – University of Zurich, Switzerland (CAPES Scholar). In his PhD he focuses on DLT & Blockchain Governance and Interoperability for CBDCs. Founder of IThinker. Associate Researcher at UCL – CBT London, Expert member from the Digital Euro Association (DEA). Accomplished part of his undergrad at the Ohio State University (OSU) 2010 - United States being a CAPES / FIPSE scholar. Brazilian ambassador officially representing USP and Brazil during the "11th International Students Summit on Food, Agriculture and Environment in the New Century" (Tokyo Japan) 2011. Participated in the United Nations Model at (UN) headquarters in New York city (2016) and was a member from the Youth Brazilian delegation during the Public Forum from The World Trade Organization (WTO) 2016. Has work experience in the financial markets, both at private bank and national infrastructure payment systems. Among his experiences there are: risk management, internal auditing, corporate governance, IT auditing and IT governance in the financial industry. He holds COBIT and DPO (EXIN) certifications. Certified ISO 31.000 until 2019.

Founder of Portland, Oregon based Creative Agency Nice Touch, Peter Giese led his team to create the XRPL Learning Portal, the "nice-XRPL" React.js component library, and is currently building a new 3D learning experience powered by the XRPL testnet.

At 10 years old, I began my coding journey with VB6, setting the course for a lifelong tech odyssey. Graduating from the Faculty of Computer and Information Science at the University of Ljubljana, I delved into remote support software with a local enterprise. The 2017 crypto boom lured me into the crypto realm, leading to my pivotal role as a backend developer at GateHub in 2020. Today, I proudly serve as Infrastructure Team Lead, steering projects that power our digital future.

Ivo is an experienced Finance Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. He was extensively involved in the development and design of diverse financial instruments in both debt and equity segments. His skill set includes expertise in Market and Credit Risk, Capital Adequacy, and Management. As a strong banking and finance professional with a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Global Banking and Finance from European Business School (EBS) – London, he has a proven track record on successful implementation of financial products. Ivo has been in the blockchain and crypto market since early 2016 and a firm believer of its future applications.

Julia manages the XRPL Grants program, which provides funding for software development projects and ventures that leverage the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Since its founding in 2021, XRPL Grants has awarded more than $14 Million in funding to 140 projects in 28+ countries. She has previously worked for several foundations, scholarship programs, and non-profit organizations in NYC, San Francisco, and London.

Full-stack Web3 developer and hardware enthusiast graduating from ESILV Engineering School, Paris, with a Master’s in FinTech Engineering. Self-taught individual passionate about the blockchain ecosystem, equipped with strong programming skills and experience in hackathons, he demonstrates his love for continuous learning and problem-solving.

Full-stack Blockchain Engineer with a strong background in computer science and leadership. Graduating from ESILV Engineering School, Paris, with a Master’s in FinTech. Led KRYPTOSPHERE®️ DeVinci chapter, largest student blockchain organization in France. His technical expertise spans blockchain programming, mobile development, and solution architecture, underpinned by a passion for innovation and technology.

Marius Jurgilas, PhD, is Founder and CEO at Axiology –financial securities tokenization platform. Marius has more than 15 years of experience in central banking payments infrastructure, supervision, and financial innovations. He is a former board member at the Bank of Lithuania, former BIS Innovations network CBDC working group chair, and a former member of the ECB Digital Euro High-Level Task Force. Marius has also worked at Norges Bank (Central bank of Norway) and the Bank of England.

Ken leads the Mercy Corps Venture Lab, designing initiatives for underserved users in emerging markets to increase financial and climate resilience through the Crypto For Good Fund and the Climate Tech Facility.

Phil Kwok is the co-founder of EasyA. He is an expert in blockchain, having joined in 2013 and contributed to a number of open source protocols. He is also an expert in education, and came top of his year as a scholar at Cambridge University. He was one of the youngest people ever to pass the New York Bar, and has served in numerous educational positions, such as guest lecturer at Cambridge University, mentor to the Pembroke College, Cambridge University LEAP Programme, board governor to the EGAS and many more.

Dom is co-founder of EasyA. He has been active in blockchain since 2013, and is also a serial hackathon winner with a wealth of experience building strong Web3 communities. Prior to EasyA, Dom worked at The Blackstone Group and Goldman Sachs. He graduated Cum Laude from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania as a Joseph Wharton and Benjamin Franklin Scholar.

After seven years as a founding member of an AI startup focused on spotting early signals in large-scale projects, I transitioned into Web3. I launched an NFT project and developed a decentralized crowdfunding platform to support women-led impact startups. Driven by a passion for using technology to address real-world challenges, I have focused on creating impactful and sustainable solutions. More recently, I co-founded Evermore, a startup dedicated to enabling circular business models for consumer goods businesses and shifting behaviors toward more mindful commerce.

Simon is a journalist and reporter working on the environment, geopolitics, tech and tattoo art. He co-founded Ekonavi after filming a documentary about the agroforestry movement in Brazil - and has focused on ReFi solutions ever since.

Shen has been building and leading projects on the XRPL since 2021. From game development to DeFi, he is focused on creating innovative and engaging ways for people to use their XRP within the XRPL ecosystem, and increase on-chain participation.

Coming from a mechanical engineering background, I've taken a detour into the captivating world of emerging tech where blockchain, cryptocurrency, and AI have become my playground. Transitioning from hardware to software was a no-brainer once I realized the limitless possibilities these fields offer. I thrive on building cool and innovative applications using the latest platforms and technologies. Whether it's exploring new tech or tinkering with cutting-edge tools, I'm all about pushing boundaries and having a blast while doing it.

Christian Nunez is a prominent figure in the realms of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI). With a distinguished career marked by innovation and strategic leadership, Christian has continually pushed the boundaries of technological advancement. Christian's journey began with groundbreaking work at Salesforce's innovation lab, where he played a pivotal role in shaping proof of concepts for the year 2030. His visionary contributions set the stage for future developments within the company and beyond. Transitioning to Workato, Christian spearheaded the expansion of the Go-To-Market (GTM) team and led the implementation of web3 strategies. His efforts resulted in securing key partnerships, including renowned accounts such as Coinbase, solidifying Workato's position at the forefront of technological innovation. Drawing from his diverse expertise, Christian ventured into private equity, with a primary focus on AI. His insights and strategic investments propelled numerous startups to success, cementing his reputation as a shrewd investor and visionary entrepreneur. Currently, as the Head of Partnerships at AnChain.AI, Christian plays a critical role in assisting top-tier Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) protocols with their security and compliance needs. Additionally, he collaborates with governments on blockchain intelligence, contributing to the establishment of robust regulatory frameworks in the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology. Christian's unwavering commitment to innovation, coupled with his profound understanding of emerging technologies, positions him as a driving force in shaping the future of blockchain and AI industries. His visionary leadership continues to inspire and pave the way for transformative advancements on a global scale

Thomas is a world renowned cybersecurity expert, Defcon Capture The Flag winner, and chief architect of KryptPass, the first free decentralized password manager allowing the web3 community to self-custody their passwords. Thomas leads the FYEO code audit practice and has expertise in both software development of security products and services. He is the co-founder and member of the board of the largest Swedish security conference, sec-t.org.

I'm a self-taught developer and embarked on my coding journey in 2018, captivated by the possibilities of the XRP Ledger. In 2020, I seized the opportunity to join XRPL Labs, now Xaman, where I dedicated myself to crafting innovative financial solutions on the XRP Ledger. At Xaman, I've been privileged to collaborate with industry experts and contribute to cutting-edge projects aimed at advancing the capabilities of blockchain technology. My focus has been on creating impactful solutions that drive adoption of XRP technology, with a particular emphasis on usability. Notable contributions include the development of a decentralised exchange (DEX) and a user-friendly MultiSign interface. My journey as a developer is fuelled by a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with blockchain technology. Through my work at Xaman and beyond, I aim to continue shaping the future of decentralised finance and empowering individuals to harness the transformative potential of the XRP Ledger.

Backend Team Lead at GateHub, with 5 years of extensive experience in development on the XRP Ledger. Over the past decade, I’ve worked across diverse fields, including Fintech, 3D graphics, system programming, and development on other blockchains. Through these experiences, I’ve consistently recognized the significance of a positive development environment and a thriving community. My goal is to build useful, reliable, and secure software while also empowering fellow creators.

Jonathan Perri is the Senior Manager of Global Social Impact at Ripple. Within this role, he develops and manages the Ripple Impact’s nonprofit partnerships and philanthropic commitments to financial inclusion, humanitarian aid and community engagement, which have provided more than $170M to nonprofits and universities working to expand economic opportunity and utilize innovative technologies for good. Prior to joining Ripple, Jonathan directed partnerships and social impact programs at companies including Lime and Change.org.

I've worked at Ripple since 2019, working on a variety of projects involving different programming languages and blockchain technologies. I'm currently working on Ripple's Stablecoin project that aims to use XRPL's issued currency functionality to bring a vast new source of liquidity to the ledger. Before that I worked at a small startup in Salt Lake City and at Overstock.com as the Lead Software Architect for their website. My main programming expertise is with Java, but I've dabbled with C/C++, C#, Rust, TypeScript/JavaScript and Go through my career.

Michael Szczech is an entrepreneur, investor, and software engineer with a strong passion for pioneering advanced software solutions. He earned his Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, with a focus on blockchain security, from Manhattan College. With a career spanning multiple domains, Michael has spearheaded the development of diverse products, from advanced access control systems to sophisticated financial technologies and blockchain-integrated applications. His recent endeavors focus on the XRPL, where he leverages his deep technical expertise and creative insights to contribute to its development.

Alexander Tkachenko is a VC investor and entrepreneur. Since 2017, Alexander has dipped into the blockchain and cryptoasset industry with mentoring blockchain projects in 2be.lu fund’s portfolio. In 2019 he founded the European platform for tokenization of traditional assets.In 2022, he launched the first European regulated platform for investing in tokenized precious metals and the first tokenized precious metal VNX Gold - a multichain token, that represents an ownership of physical gold. Later that year, VNX also introduced fiat referencing stablecoins - VNX Euro and VNX Swiss Franc.

Staff software engineer with over 25 years of professional experience and PhD in computer science. Lead developer on AMM and Price Oracle.

Vito Tumas is a Software Engineer at Ripple specializing in DeFi protocol design. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Luxembourg, specializing in all things XRP Ledger. Vito's current focus is XLS - 066d, XRP Ledger Native Lending Protocol.

Mayukha has been working with the XRP Ledger for the past 3 years. She currently leads the effort on developer experience for interoperability. Mayukha is currently leading the development of XRPL plugins, making it easier for developers to build new features into the XRP Ledger. She also works on interoperability-related developer tooling, such as the XBridge CLI. In the past, she has worked on building xrpl-py, revamping xrpl.js, and improving the XRPL.org Explorer. Please install Docker ahead of time.

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A seasoned computer engineer with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. As the co-founder and CEO of Kaiju Labs, he's on a mission to drive innovation and empower user growth in Web3 space by providing a platform for frictionless wallet creation and seamless user onboarding to apps and games.

Shawn is a software engineer at Ripple on the DeFi team whose goal is to bring protocol changes to enable decentralized finance and tokenization of real-world assets on the XRP Ledger.