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Agne Linge is the Head of Growth at WeFi, a decentralized on-chain bank. With over eight years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, Agne has developed expertise in crypto trading and adoption and decentralized finance (DeFi), she is interested in stablecoin utilization in emerging countries and the evolving role of on-chain finance. Her professional journey includes significant roles such as Director at Binance and Head of Communications at DeGate, highlighting her influential presence in the digital finance sector.

Agne Linge is the Head of Growth at WeFi, a decentralized on-chain bank. With over eight years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, Agne has developed expertise in crypto trading and adoption and decentralized finance (DeFi), she is interested in stablecoin utilization in emerging countries and the evolving role of on-chain finance. Her professional journey includes significant roles such as Director at Binance and Head of Communications at DeGate, highlighting her influential presence in the digital finance sector.

Niklas Kunkel began his crypto journey at IBM Research, where he worked on the Hyperledger blockchain and early supply chain finance applications. In 2017 he joined MakerDAO to create Dai, the first decentralized stablecoin on Ethereum. Nik is responsible for creating DSProxy, an industry-standard account abstraction primitive, OasisDEX, the first decentralized exchange on Ethereum with an order matching engine, and founding Chronicle Protocol which secures over $10B of assets locked in MakerDAO.

Niklas Kunkel began his crypto journey at IBM Research, where he worked on the Hyperledger blockchain and early supply chain finance applications. In 2017 he joined MakerDAO to create Dai, the first decentralized stablecoin on Ethereum. Nik is responsible for creating DSProxy, an industry-standard account abstraction primitive, OasisDEX, the first decentralized exchange on Ethereum with an order matching engine, and founding Chronicle Protocol which secures over $10B of assets locked in MakerDAO.

Violet AbtahiFounder & CEOViolet Abtahi is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a profound expertise in finance and blockchain technology. She has more than two decades of experience in the financial sector, blockchain and crypto ecosystems. Abtahi is a visionary leader on a mission to bridge the public and private blockchain worlds, shaping the next generation of financial infrastructures.As the founder and CEO of Platonic, Abtahi spearheads the development of enterprise-grade L1 blockchain solutions, addressing real-world challenges in financial services. Through her leadership, Platonic is dedicated to building the next generation of financial markets infrastructure, in issuance and distribution of real world and native assets on chain, focusing on scalability, security, and innovation.In addition to her role at Platonic, Abtahi is also the co-founder and president of Enya Labs, a leading blockchain developer, and the co-founder of Boba Network, a prominent public blockchain layer 2 solution. Her diverse portfolio of ventures reflects her commitment to driving innovation and advancing the capabilities of blockchain technology.Abtahi is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a dedicated investor and advisor to thriving projects with a profound purpose to serve the future of finance and humanity. Through her strategic guidance and support, she continues to shape the landscape of finance, fostering growth and innovation in the industry.

Violet AbtahiFounder & CEOViolet Abtahi is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a profound expertise in finance and blockchain technology. She has more than two decades of experience in the financial sector, blockchain and crypto ecosystems. Abtahi is a visionary leader on a mission to bridge the public and private blockchain worlds, shaping the next generation of financial infrastructures.As the founder and CEO of Platonic, Abtahi spearheads the development of enterprise-grade L1 blockchain solutions, addressing real-world challenges in financial services. Through her leadership, Platonic is dedicated to building the next generation of financial markets infrastructure, in issuance and distribution of real world and native assets on chain, focusing on scalability, security, and innovation.In addition to her role at Platonic, Abtahi is also the co-founder and president of Enya Labs, a leading blockchain developer, and the co-founder of Boba Network, a prominent public blockchain layer 2 solution. Her diverse portfolio of ventures reflects her commitment to driving innovation and advancing the capabilities of blockchain technology.Abtahi is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a dedicated investor and advisor to thriving projects with a profound purpose to serve the future of finance and humanity. Through her strategic guidance and support, she continues to shape the landscape of finance, fostering growth and innovation in the industry.

Nick Motz (CIO, Forbes 30 under 30) is an experienced investment professional and entrepreneur. Nick has over ten years of investment experience in the credit sector. As CIO of Soil, Nick is in charge of all investment activities and managing the performance of the protocol’s loan pools. Prior to Soil, Nick was the youngest founder of Mount TFI, a licensed asset management company in Poland focused on Private Debt investments. Mount TFI has become one of the leading private debt funds in Southern Eastern Europe. Prior to Mount TFI, Nick gained experience working at Aabar Investment, Abu Dhabi as well as real estate investment managers Capital Park Group and Patron Capital London. Nick strongly believes in democratizing access to private credit and believes that blockchain technology, with specific focus on DeFi can lead this revolution.

Nick Motz (CIO, Forbes 30 under 30) is an experienced investment professional and entrepreneur. Nick has over ten years of investment experience in the credit sector. As CIO of Soil, Nick is in charge of all investment activities and managing the performance of the protocol’s loan pools. Prior to Soil, Nick was the youngest founder of Mount TFI, a licensed asset management company in Poland focused on Private Debt investments. Mount TFI has become one of the leading private debt funds in Southern Eastern Europe. Prior to Mount TFI, Nick gained experience working at Aabar Investment, Abu Dhabi as well as real estate investment managers Capital Park Group and Patron Capital London. Nick strongly believes in democratizing access to private credit and believes that blockchain technology, with specific focus on DeFi can lead this revolution.

Anthony Rodriguez, Founder of LineageAnthony Rodriguez is the founder and CEO of Lineage, a pioneering agency and creative studio built on the belief that the future belongs to brands that inspire fandom. Since launching Lineage in 2002, Rodriguez has spent over two decades helping athletes, artists, and brands take control of their narratives, build communities, and monetize influence at scale.Today, Rodriguez is channeling that same vision into a new venture: The Digital Spenders Club, a fandom-driven business rooted in crypto values like ownership, privacy, and equity.

Anthony Rodriguez, Founder of LineageAnthony Rodriguez is the founder and CEO of Lineage, a pioneering agency and creative studio built on the belief that the future belongs to brands that inspire fandom. Since launching Lineage in 2002, Rodriguez has spent over two decades helping athletes, artists, and brands take control of their narratives, build communities, and monetize influence at scale.Today, Rodriguez is channeling that same vision into a new venture: The Digital Spenders Club, a fandom-driven business rooted in crypto values like ownership, privacy, and equity.