Liechtenstein-based company for blockchain ecosystem growth and development, represented by Pablo Coirolo

Pablo Coirolo has more than 25 years of experience in innovation and tech and has been involved in blockchain and crypto since 2014. In his free time he is working on this PhD thesis on DAOs. 

Light47 GmbH

Professor at Universidade Lusófona + ENIDH; Technology consultant, Co-founder of Portuguese Blockchain Alliance

Jose Faisca's motivations include building a self-sovereign identity paradigm on Q, leveraging 35 years of experience in various IT sectors, and demonstrating his commitment to the advancement of blockchain technology.

José Faísca

HashKey Capital, known for its leadership in digital assets and innovative blockchain applications, is an early investor in Q. Their investment and contribution as a Root Node underscores the potential they see in Q's technology and vision. 

HashKey FinTech Investment Fund

Greenfield Capital is a European crypto investment firm, backing early developer teams building toward an open, decentralized, and more robust architecture of tomorrow’s web.

Greenfield Capital

Blockchain Infrastructure & Software Engineering company 

Node3 has expertise in providing hosting infrastructure for decentralized systems. It is committed to participating in the Root Node Panel in order to facilitate the growth, acceptance, and widespread adoption of the Q Blockchain.

Node3

Professional advisory firm specializing in blockchain and crypto assets

Postera Capital leverages its extensive experience in crypto advisory and strategy development in its role as Root Node. Their interest in Q stems from a belief that good governance is the key to value creation.

Postera Capital GmbH

Leading blockchain research and engineering firm

Known for developing the second largest Ethereum client, Nethermind aims to leverage its expertise in decentralized technology to facilitate the growth and adoption of Q.

Nethermind

Liechtenstein based company, represented by Dr. Thomas Nagele

Dr. Thomas Nägele is a co-author of the Liechtenstein blockchain law and a leading legal authority in the web3 domain in Liechtenstein and beyond. 

DLT Media

Chainlayer, an early supporter of Q, was motivated to become a Root Node due to Q's unique governance model and expert panels, which they believe offer an ideal solution for many of the challenges which the crypto space faces.

Chainlayer

Lawyer at Meister Steiner (IP, tech, new media), Harvard Law grad

Gabe Meister, with 25 years of experience as a technology transactions lawyer specializing in intellectual property, contract negotiation, new media and technology matters, aims to leverage his legal and technical expertise to actively engage in and enhance the Q governance structure.

Gabe Meister

Coinpri is dedicated to making the crypto ecosystem as accessible as possible. As an investor, validator and Root Node on Q, they aim to contribute to both its decentralization and democratization.

Coinpri

Scholar in Residence, Finance Division, University of Colorado Boulder; Research Associate, Comparative Constitutions Project; Affiliate Researcher, Summer of Protocols (Ethereum Foundation); Juris Doctorate, University of Chicago Law School

Eric Alston is a renowned expert on digital governance, with professional experience ranging from criminal justice reform to advising on constitutional drafting processes. He applies his understanding of governance principles to contribute to any emergent questions that arise in the Root Node panel. 

Eric Alston

First liquid staking token on Aurora & NEAR, now also providing liquid staking services on Q and Ethereum

MetaPool believes in the values of decentralization and technological advancement. Contributions to Q support MetaPool's efforts to connect blockchain with traditional finance and fintech, with a focus on security, stakeholder engagement and innovation.

MetaPool

Deutsche Telekom MMS specializes in providing state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions for Web3 technologies. Their support of the Q Protocol as a Root Node is a testament to their commitment to providing a reliable governance framework in the blockchain space.

Deutsche Telekom MMS GmbH

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory research scientist at MIT & Economist and consultant with over 25 years in the telecommunications and Internet industry

In his role as Root Node, William Lehr brings a deep understanding of multidisciplinary research areas that link economic, technological and policy questions.

William Lehr

Expert in the identity verification and eID space

Bernhard contributes to Q's governance framework with his expertise in eID governance and network development, specifically in the development of scheme rules and governance for global payment networks. 

Bernhard Reiterer

Crypto attorney with a focus on DAO governance and copyright licensing, 10+ years of experience in music licensing, collective rights management, Member of the European Blockchain Association and wom3n.DAO

Dr. Nike Schmidt points out that the governance mechanisms of a blockchain are crucial for its own evolution, stability and functionality. "Functioning governance systems create predictability and as a consequence build trust amongst its users and are hence important for the evolution of the entire crypto ecosystem"

Nike Schmidt

Visiting professor at Toulouse School of Economics, senior fellow at Columbia Business School

David Salant, a renowned economist specializing in game theory, brings unique research insights into blockchain governance structures to his role as a Root Node. His motivation is to strengthen and improve the reliability and trustworthiness of decentralized protocols such as Q.

David Salant

Lawyer at Meister Steiner (IP, tech, new media), Harvard Law grad



Dave has 24 years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on intellectual property, technology, and new media. His deep involvement in the NFT space, advising leading artists and platforms, coupled with his early interest in the intersection of law and technology, positions him as an invaluable contributor in navigating the legal complexities of decentralized governance.

Alfred David Steiner

Leading Portuguese law firm, represented by Matias Donoso

CCA is known for its innovative legal solutions tailored to the latest legal and technological challenges, with a particular focus on the evolving Web3 space. This expertise qualifies them perfectly for their role as Root Node.



CCA 

Managing Director BFG Blockchain Founders Group AG & Head of Department for Financial Innovation and Digitization in Liechtenstein

Martina Dünser-Davies, the first Root Node on Q, specializes in blockchain-based universal identity and startup coaching with a focus on the intersection of blockchain technology, human rights and IP law. Moreover, she is an advocate for women's participation in the blockchain sector.

Martina Dünser

Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is a leading private university in Lagos Nigeria, represented by Dr. Onobhayedo, Head of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences

PAU has a well-deserved reputation, both locally and internationally, as an institution that provides world-class education in cutting-edge technology areas such as Web3.

Pan-Atlantic University

Attorney-at law licensed in Massachusetts, USA; lecturer of law at Boston University; Research fellow at DAO Research Collective (“DRC”); volunteer at the International Chamber of Commerce yearly mediation competition; senior counsel at law firm Heuking, Kühn, Lüer, Wojtek

Anja von Rosenstiel contributes to the development of a robust governance infrastructure for DAOs on Q, prioritizing “ethical principles, foremost transparency to avoid the information asymmetries of traditional corporate governance.” 

Anja von Rosenstiel

Joshua Hale is an attorney with nearly 20 years of general counsel experience and runs Fungibility Group. His focus is on providing outside general counsel for projects in the Web 3 industry. 

“Providing a means to dispute issues in web3 is the future of web3. With the only thought being "the contract is immutable" it does not take into account bad actors, negligence or malfeasance. I believe with a governance mechanism to help in those areas, we are building a better web3, and a type of sovereign nation of web3. I'd like to be a part of that governance, and Q is the first place I am seeing taking that governance question seriously from the legal side of the framework of web3.”

Joshua Hale

Legal DAO that provides services in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, with special expertise in DeFi and NFTs

Lex Clinic Education has extensive knowledge of blockchain law and regulation, and is well-positioned to provide valuable insights and expertise to support the broader adoption and development of the Q ecosystem.

LexDAO

Coach and advisor to C-Level executives in the technology sector



Malcolm Ross is motivated by improving governance to support societal changes. He aims to ensure that the Q system operates responsibly and effectively, using his 45 years of experience to question and enhance decision-making processes.

Malcolm Ross

Director and Co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI)

Marina Markezic brings a wealth of knowledge in crypto regulation and governance, particularly in decentralization and DeFi, to her role as a Q Root Node. Her deep understanding of the crypto regulatory landscape and insights into regulatory perspectives enable her to make valuable contributions to the Q ecosystem's development and governance.

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