Kadena Welcomes Blockchain Leader Nitin Gaur as Advisor
Kadena Blockchain
Kadena, the industry’s only scalable Proof of Work blockchain, has announced the addition of Nitin Gaur, Founder of IBM Blockchain Lab and former Global Head of Digital Assets at State Street, as an advisor. Gaur's extensive experience and leadership in blockchain technology are expected to guide Kadena's strategic initiatives, particularly in implementing decentralized approaches to traditional finance.
Strategic Leadership and Vision
Stuart Popejoy, CEO and Co-Founder of Kadena, expressed his enthusiasm about Gaur joining the advisory team. "We are thrilled to welcome Nitin Gaur to Kadena as an advisor, joining blockchain inventor Dr. Stuart Haber, among others. His deep understanding of blockchain technology and his institutional background will be instrumental as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with our platform," Popejoy stated.
Nitin Gaur's Expertise and Role
Nitin Gaur brings a wealth of knowledge from his tenure at IBM and State Street. He is known for his work in blockchain-powered business networks and financial services. Gaur shared his excitement, saying, “Kadena has a bright future with a world-class team of executives and advisors. I’m excited to bring my experience in blockchain-powered business networks, especially in financial services, to add to a strong foundation.”
A Distinguished Career
Beyond his advisory role at Kadena, Gaur is the Founder and CEO of LedgerLink, an AI-driven Web2.5 Platform, and the CTO and Co-Founder of Portal Asset Management, a crypto hedge fund. He co-hosts the "Beyond Bitcoin" podcast, offering insights into digital assets' evolution and adoption. Gaur's contributions to the blockchain field include holding over 100 patents and advising on digital currency initiatives at Stanford University.
In his previous roles, Gaur served as Managing Director at State Street and Founder and Director of IBM Digital Asset Labs, where he established blockchain practices for enterprise use. He was also the CTO of IBM World Wire, a cross-border payment solution using digital assets.
About Kadena
Kadena was founded in 2017 by Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino, who created JP Morgan’s first blockchain and led the SEC’s Crypto Committee. Kadena's unique scalability enables it to deliver infrastructure-grade performance for blockchain projects, making it the only scalable layer-1 PoW blockchain in the industry. Kadena's platform, along with its smart contract language Pact, provides the tools and environment needed for true blockchain mass adoption.
