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Ryan Morris is a crypto-native consultant and researcher with experience spanning primary-market crypto assets, onchain infrastructure, and early-stage protocol development. As an Associate at Yieldschool, he provides research context and implementation guidance to help clients apply the Crypto Native Protocol within the primary crypto markets.

Ryan brings over eight years of experience in crypto as both a builder and early-stage operator. He has founded and scaled a crypto project to an eight-figure market capitalization, giving him direct exposure to protocol design, market dynamics, and the realities of operating inside the primary markets.

His background includes evaluating early-stage crypto projects with a focus on fundamentals, governance structures, and long-term protocol viability. Ryan’s training in forensic psychology informs his approach to assessing founding teams, incentive alignment, and risk signals that are often overlooked in hype-driven markets.

Ryan has collaborated with teams associated with early-stage projects and infrastructure providers, including Uniswap, Certik, and Decentraland during their formative periods. That experience contributes to his ability to recognize emerging patterns in protocol adoption and onchain ecosystem growth.

At Yieldschool, Ryan supports clients by breaking down complex primary-market concepts, DeFi mechanics, and onchain data into clear frameworks that help clients make informed decisions. His role is focused on education, research context, and protocol implementation guidance, while clients retain full control over decisions and accounts.

Highlights

• Crypto Native Consultant – Provides research context and implementation guidance for the Crypto Native Protocol
  
• Founder & Early Operator – Built and scaled a crypto project to an eight-figure market capitalization
  
• Primary-Market Research – Focused on early-stage crypto assets, governance, and protocol fundamentals
  
• Ecosystem Experience – Worked alongside early teams connected to Uniswap, Certik, and Decentraland
• Analytical Background – Applies behavioral and forensic frameworks to evaluate project teams and incentives

Rob Ripley is a crypto-native consultant and DeFi specialist who helps clients understand and implement the Crypto Native Protocol within the primary crypto markets. As an Associate at Yieldschool, he provides education, research context, and implementation guidance designed to help investors build confidence operating onchain.

Rob’s experience in crypto began in 2012 through early Bitcoin and Dogecoin mining, followed by active participation in altcoin ecosystems from 2013 to 2016. During that period, he served as a community manager for a SHA256 altcoin, where he sourced developers and helped implement merge-mining infrastructure. His early exposure provided hands-on experience with protocol mechanics, incentives, and community coordination.

As DeFi emerged in 2020, Rob focused on understanding how smart contracts enable permissionless financial systems in the primary markets. He completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a blockchain certificate, where his practical experience led faculty to invite him to lead coursework on DeFi mechanics and smart-contract design. His academic work resulted in a fellowship with the Global Blockchain Business Council, where he contributed tokenomics design for a blockchain-based data-infrastructure startup.

After graduating cum laude in 2023, Rob worked as a consultant and analyst before joining Reserve (RSR) as a strategy analyst, supporting token operations and protocol-level initiatives. Working inside a live DeFi protocol provided direct exposure to the operational and governance challenges involved in sustaining onchain systems at scale.

In 2024, Rob designed and authored the whitepaper for a collateralized-debt-position stablecoin project built on the Internet Computer (ICP), coordinating architecture and development with a distributed engineering team. The project is scheduled for launch in early 2025.

Highlights

• Strategy Analyst, Reserve (RSR) – Supported token operations and strategic initiatives for a live DeFi protocol
  
• Protocol Architect, ICP CDP Stablecoin – Authored whitepaper, designed tokenomics, and coordinated protocol development
  
• Fellow, Global Blockchain Business Council – Contributed tokenomics design for blockchain data-infrastructure projects
  
• DeFi Research & Education – Led university instruction on DeFi protocol mechanics and smart-contract systems
• Early Crypto Operator – Hands-on experience with mining, protocol communities, and onchain infrastructure since 2012

David Doss is a crypto-native consultant and researcher who helps clients understand and implement the Crypto Native Protocol within the primary crypto markets. He brings experience from both traditional finance and onchain markets, applying institutional-grade research discipline to primary-market crypto assets and yield opportunities.

David has over 15 years of experience spanning blockchain research, financial systems, and digital innovation, including more than seven years working with institutions such as Citi, Gemini, and Circle. His background reflects direct exposure to institutional frameworks and how they translate into the primary crypto markets.

A Fulbright Scholar and graduate of UC Berkeley with an MBA, MA, and BA, David combines academic training with real-world market experience. His work focuses on evaluating primary-market opportunities, token utility, and applying risk frameworks suited to different market conditions.

David entered crypto markets in 2017 and has managed multi-million-dollar crypto portfolios for sophisticated investors, adapting institutional investment principles to the structural realities of onchain markets. That experience informs his research-led approach to primary-market analysis.

At Yieldschool, David provides research context, macro and onchain analysis, and implementation guidance to help clients apply the Crypto Native Protocol. His teaching-oriented approach emphasizes helping clients understand the frameworks behind each strategy, while clients retain full control over decisions and accounts.

Highlights

• Crypto Native Consultant – Provides research context and implementation guidance for the Crypto Native Protocol
  
• Institutional Experience – Worked with organizations including Citi, Gemini, and Circle on crypto-related initiatives
  
• Academic Background – MBA, MA, BA, Fulbright Scholar (UC Berkeley)
  
• Primary-Market Research – Focused on crypto assets, token utility, and yield products in the primary markets
• Educator & Analyst – Known for translating complex market structures into clear, actionable frameworks

Danilo Calabrese is a crypto-native consultant and researcher with deep experience in primary-market crypto assets, early-stage protocols, and onchain infrastructure. As an Associate at Yieldschool, he provides research context and implementation guidance to help clients apply the Crypto Native Protocol across primary-market opportunities.

Danilo brings over seven years of experience spanning Web3 venture capital, strategic partnerships, and early-stage protocol development. He has served as Principal and Strategy Lead at Iconium Blockchain Ventures, where he contributed to portfolio strategy and helped lead the liquidation of a multi-chain portfolio that delivered strong realized outcomes for investors. His work there included developing early conviction in decentralized AI infrastructure ahead of broader market adoption.

Across his venture experience, Danilo has conducted due diligence on hundreds of crypto projects, authored investment memoranda, and advised founders on token economics, governance structures, and fundraising strategy. At BaseTwo Capital, he has supported seed and pre-seed investments across AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, applying primary-market evaluation frameworks during difficult market conditions.

As an early onchain operator, Danilo has operated validator and node infrastructure on networks including Bittensor and Quilibrium. His hands-on exposure to decentralized compute and protocol mechanics informs his research focus on emerging primary-market sectors such as decentralized AI, infrastructure networks, and tokenized compute.

Danilo’s background also includes institutional experience at LMAX Digital, where he managed strategic relationships across custodians, oracle providers, and infrastructure partners. Earlier, he held commercial and strategy roles at ZX Ventures (AB InBev), developing data-driven market entry strategies across EMEA.

Throughout his career, Danilo has participated in and supported token and equity transactions, negotiated cross-border partnerships, and built ecosystem relationships across Europe, MENA, and Asia. He is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Highlights

• Principal & Strategy Lead, Iconium Blockchain Ventures ($50M AUM) – Contributed to portfolio strategy and liquidation outcomes for a multi-chain fund
  
• Investor, BaseTwo Capital – Supported seed and pre-seed primary-market investments across AI, DeFi, and infrastructure
  
• Validator & Node Operator – Operated onchain infrastructure across emerging networks including Bittensor and Quilibrium
  
• Strategic Partnerships, LMAX Digital – Managed institutional relationships across crypto infrastructure providers
• Commercial & Strategy, ZX Ventures (AB InBev) – Developed market entry strategies across EMEA

Callum Toner is a former blockchain executive and fund manager who achieved 50x returns in his crypto fund and held senior roles at leading organizations in the Ethereum ecosystem. For investors, that means Callum not only understands how to spot high-upside opportunities early – he knows how to structure them into portfolios that deliver outsized, repeatable results.

With a master’s degree in software engineering and a career that began at the cutting edge of Ethereum development, Callum has been building and scaling blockchain technologies since the earliest days. His rare blend of technical expertise and real-world fund management success allows him to translate complex innovations into actionable strategies that grow and protect client portfolios.

Over the years, Callum has led blockchain organizations, developed decentralized infrastructure, and consistently helped investors capture gains from emerging primary market assets. His approach is practical and hands-on: he shows clients how to implement proven strategies without needing to be technical experts themselves. The result is cleaner allocations, smarter risk management, and a higher probability of long-term success.

Callum also built one of the industry’s most respected crypto research publications, which he later sold to Milk Road, a leading daily crypto newsletter. This successful exit underscored both his ability to analyze markets at a high level and his business acumen in turning insights into profitable ventures.

At Yieldschool, Callum now helps clients apply the same frameworks that drove his own 50x results, giving them access to strategies normally reserved for insiders – so they can stop guessing, avoid costly mistakes, and grow their portfolios with confidence.

Highlights

• Achieved 50x returns managing a crypto fund
• Executive roles leading major blockchain organizations in the Ethereum ecosystem
• Technical foundation in software engineering applied to portfolio growth
• Successful exit selling his crypto publication to Milk Road
• Proven ability to turn complex blockchain insights into clear, profitable strategies

Vishal Patel is a crypto-native consultant and researcher who helps clients implement the Crypto Native Protocol in the primary crypto markets. As an Associate at Yieldschool, he provides research context, risk frameworks, and implementation guidance for accessing early-stage crypto assets and primary-market opportunities.

Vishal’s background spans management consulting and blockchain research, with experience advising institutions including Coinbase, Kraken, and Bank of New York Mellon. At EY, he evaluated crypto asset product risk for cryptocurrency exchanges, assessed over 200 banking risks related to digital custody infrastructure, and supported institutional teams by building internal knowledge systems around crypto operations.

His work includes analysis of primary-market opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and protocol-level mechanics. Vishal has conducted due diligence on early-stage crypto projects, evaluating token economics, protocol design, and founding teams across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

As an independent researcher, Vishal focuses on emerging blockchain protocols, with particular emphasis on the Bitcoin ecosystem and metaprotocols that unlock onchain liquidity. He regularly attends international crypto conferences, maintaining direct relationships with exchanges, builders, and development teams.

Highlights

• Management Consultant, EY – Advised Coinbase, Kraken, BNYM, and regional banks on crypto asset risk and operational frameworks
  
• Crypto Asset Risk Analyst – Evaluated 200+ institutional risk vectors related to custody and exchange infrastructure
  
• Crypto Native Researcher – Conducted due diligence on early-stage primary-market crypto projects
• Industry Network Builder – Maintains direct relationships with exchanges and protocol teams through international blockchain events

Nathan Thompson brings a rare combination of journalistic rigor and market expertise to the world of crypto investing. Before going full-time into crypto, Nathan worked as a journalist at CNN, where he developed the ability to cut through noise, identify key narratives, and communicate complex ideas with clarity. For the last five years, he has applied those same skills inside the crypto markets, first as Lead Analyst at Bybit, one of the world’s top exchanges, and later as Head of Growth at YieldNest Finance.

With this unique background, Nathan has built a reputation for spotting emerging narratives early, helping investors position themselves ahead of the crowd. His specialties include asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and momentum trading – skills that directly translate into helping clients structure portfolios that balance risk, capitalize on opportunities, and ride the strongest trends in the market.

At Yieldschool, Nathan leads the education and client fulfillment side of the program, running weekly calls where he guides investors step-by-step through the strategies used by top allocators and professional traders. He has a talent for breaking down complex market dynamics into practical, easy-to-apply insights, ensuring clients not only follow winning strategies but also understand the reasoning behind them.

What makes Nathan especially valuable is his ability to bridge the gap between information and execution. In a market full of noise, he identifies the signals that matter most and translates them into clear portfolio actions. For clients, this means greater confidence, sharper decision-making, and the ability to consistently navigate crypto’s most profitable trends.

Nathan’s mission is simple: to help investors not just participate in crypto, but to thrive in it – by becoming disciplined, informed, and skilled allocators in the world’s most exciting asset class.

Highlights:

• Analyst experience from Bybit and Head of Growth at YieldNest Finance
• Portfolio optimization strategies that balance risk and momentum in primary markets
• Narrative spotting expertise to position clients early in emerging crypto trends
• Weekly client calls translating market insights into clear, actionable steps
• Education-driven approach that empowers investors to become expert allocators

Executive from an $8.6B blockchain data platform delivering institutional-grade analysis to retail investors. Craig Ryan is a data engineer and technical analyst & fund manager with over 8 years of experience in crypto. He spearheaded the growth and scalability of Chainalysis, an $8.6 billion dollar blockchain platform, and now provides our clients with institutional-grade analysis unavailable to normal retail investors, allowing us to identify emerging opportunities before they become obvious to the market.

His expertise in primary market DeFi data infrastructure allows the team to identify emerging opportunities before they become obvious to the market. For time-constrained professionals, Craig's data-driven decision-making framework eliminates the need for countless hours of research while maintaining institutional-quality standards.

With expertise in advanced yield strategies and data-driven decision-making, he delivers cutting-edge solutions that empower clients to maximise their gains in primary markets, whilst removing self sabotaging emotional decisions from their investments.

He’s a data driven trader, value investor and yield strategist that brings a rare combination of data-driven discipline and practical market insight to the Yieldschool team. His specialties in Technical Analysis and DeFi Yield Strategy make him a key contributor to both the educational and strategic pillars of the team.

As a value investor and yield strategist, Craig focuses on helping others cut through noise, identify sustainable opportunities, and compound results over time. His analytical approach and commitment to clarity ensure that Yieldschool members gain not just knowledge, but actionable frameworks for building long-term success in crypto.

Highlights:

• Institutional-grade blockchain data analysis from his work scaling Chainalysis, an $8.6B platform
• Advanced yield strategy development built on comprehensive, data-driven market insights
• Primary market intelligence that spots opportunities before they’re visible to retail investors
• Decision-making frameworks that eliminate emotional investing and drive consistent results
• Sustainable growth focus with strategies designed to compound wealth over time

Rafael Luque is a Crypto Native senior executive with more than a decade of experience building and managing blockchain protocols, alongside a distinguished career in SaaS at Apple, OpenAI, and HashLab. His background combines the discipline of scaling world-class technology organizations with the agility required to thrive in decentralized finance, making him an invaluable asset for clients seeking both innovation and reliability in their portfolios.

Rafael’s competitive edge lies in his deep technical expertise across the full DeFi stack: Layer 1 and Layer 2 infrastructure, decentralized exchanges, staking, and yield farming. Having overseen protocol development and strategy for over ten years, he understands exactly how to translate emerging opportunities into actionable strategies that drive results. For clients, this means gaining access to someone who doesn’t just analyze DeFi from the outside, but who has designed and implemented the systems that power it.

At Yieldschool, Rafael acts as the technical bridge between complex blockchain innovation and client-ready execution. His ability to simplify advanced concepts and convert them into clear, practical steps ensures that every investor – regardless of technical background – can capitalize on opportunities in the primary markets. This skill set allows clients to move beyond surface-level speculation and instead build portfolios rooted in sound infrastructure, strong fundamentals, and sustainable yield strategies.

Passionate about Web3’s potential, Rafael is committed to helping investors identify and monetize unique opportunities in an asset class that is still rapidly evolving. His focus on implementation and real-world application gives Yieldschool clients the confidence to take advantage of crypto’s most profitable sectors without being overwhelmed by technical complexity.

With Rafael on the team, clients gain access to a leader who has not only witnessed the growth of DeFi from its inception but has actively shaped its evolution – ensuring their strategies are always a step ahead.

Highlights:

• 10+ years of technical expertise building and managing crypto protocols
• Experience across DeFi categories including Layer 1, Layer 2, staking, and yield farming
• Bridge between complex tech and clients translating advanced DeFi into executable steps
• Practical strategies for identifying and monetizing unique market opportunities
• Track record with top firms including Apple, OpenAI, and HashLab

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Geoff Momorency brings over eight years of deep, hands-on experience in the crypto markets, with a specialty in liquidity provision, risk-adjusted returns, and ratio-based strategies. His journey began as an early investor where he achieved a remarkable 9X growth in his portfolio within just three years – a milestone that led him to go full-time in crypto and dedicate his career to mastering the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi) and primary market strategies.

Since then, Geoff has become a trusted advisor to multi-million-dollar crypto hedge funds and leading investment firms, providing consulting on risk management, liquidity pool optimization, and macro strategies in primary markets. His work has shaped how both institutional and retail investors approach DeFi, creating in-depth guides and frameworks that simplify complex mechanisms while unlocking new opportunities for yield and compounding growth.

What sets Geoff apart is his ability to combine analytical precision with practical execution. He doesn’t just research liquidity pools – he translates that research into actionable portfolio strategies that enhance returns while protecting against downside risk. For clients, this means having a specialist who understands not just where the opportunities are, but also how to structure exposure in a way that compounds over time.

At Yieldschool, Geoff plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every client portfolio is guided by battle-tested strategies drawn from real-world experience. Whether it’s advising on liquidity as a tool for income generation, building frameworks for sustainable growth, or navigating the fast-moving world of primary markets, Geoff’s insights have consistently given investors an edge.

For our clients, having Geoff on the team means gaining access to one of the sharpest minds in DeFi – someone who has proven results in his own portfolio and continues to help others capture the same outsized opportunities in crypto’s most profitable markets.

Highlights:

• Liquidity provision expertise built from 8+ years in DeFi and primary markets
• Portfolio growth strategies proven by turning his own portfolio into a 9X in three years
• Institutional consulting experience advising multi-million-dollar hedge funds
• Risk-adjusted frameworks that maximize yield while minimizing downside exposure
• In-depth DeFi guides that simplify complex systems for both retail and institutional clients

Sean Roemer brings over 12 years of management experience and three full crypto bull runs to the Yieldschool team. Having led hundreds of projects, teams, and companies in the software space, Sean has mastered the art of cutting through complexity and translating it into clear, actionable strategies. Now, he applies those same skills to the world of crypto – helping clients protect their downside, boost their upside, and make smarter, more confident investment decisions.

Sean’s journey into crypto began in 2017, fueled by a determination to secure his family’s financial future. As a husband and father of two, he was committed to making choices that would stand the test of time. That first Bitcoin investment opened his eyes to the potential of decentralized finance, and by 2020, he was fully immersed in DeFi – staking, providing liquidity, and navigating the intricacies of the primary markets.

What makes Sean invaluable to clients is his ability to demystify complex yield strategies and market outlooks. He combines deep research with practical teaching, ensuring that investors at all levels – from beginners to advanced – can understand and apply the strategies he shares. With a background in education, project management, and personal finance, Sean has a gift for turning overwhelming concepts into simple, step-by-step systems that anyone can follow with confidence.

At Yieldschool, Sean leads with a hands-on teaching style, guiding clients beyond just learning the theory of primary markets to actually building the confidence to participate in them. His passion lies not only in growing his own portfolio but also in empowering others to achieve the same financial freedom that crypto unlocked for him.

With Sean as a guide, clients gain more than strategies – they gain the clarity, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive in the fast-moving world of decentralized finance.

Highlights:

• 12+ years of management expertise applied to crypto portfolio growth
• Active since 2017, with deep experience in staking, liquidity, and DeFi strategies
• Specialist in breaking down yield strategies into simple, actionable frameworks
• Education-driven approach ensuring clients gain both knowledge and confidence
• Hands-on guidance that empowers new investors to avoid costly mistakes

Alkis Boumpoulis is a crypto-native consultant and researcher with deep experience in DeFi infrastructure, liquidity systems, and primary-market crypto assets. As an Associate at Yieldschool, he provides research context and implementation guidance to help clients apply the Crypto Native Protocol across primary-market opportunities.

Alkis’s background spans decentralized exchanges, cross-chain liquidity architecture, and token-economic design. He founded Solarbeam, a decentralized exchange and liquidity hub that became a core protocol within the Polkadot ecosystem, reaching over $350M in total value locked and more than $3B in cumulative trading volume. His work there involved protocol design, liquidity incentives, and onchain infrastructure development.

He also co-founded Chaintroopers, a blockchain security firm focused on smart-contract auditing, exploit prevention, and infrastructure monitoring across multiple ecosystems. This experience provided hands-on exposure to protocol risk, security considerations, and the operational realities of DeFi systems.

Prior to Yieldschool, Alkis worked with multiple blockchain ventures in advisory and consulting capacities, contributing to token design, cross-chain infrastructure development, and market-structure analysis. His experience spans both early-stage and mature DeFi ecosystems, offering perspective on how liquidity, incentives, and governance evolve across different networks.

Drawing from a background in commodities trading, Alkis applies a structured, macro-informed lens to primary-market research. His current areas of focus include decentralized infrastructure, AI-and-blockchain convergence, and onchain yield mechanisms. At Yieldschool, he helps clients understand these systems and implement the Crypto Native Protocol, while clients retain full control over decisions and accounts.

Highlights

• Founder, Solarbeam – Built and scaled a decentralized exchange and liquidity hub within the Polkadot ecosystem
  
• Co-Founder, Chaintroopers – Developed blockchain security solutions for smart-contract and infrastructure risk
  
• Primary-Market Research – Experience across DeFi infrastructure, liquidity systems, and token economics
  
• Crypto Native Consultant – Provides research context and implementation guidance for the Crypto Native Protocol
• Macro-Informed Analyst – Applies commodities-trading perspective to onchain market structure

Javier Visedo is a Web3 product strategist and DeFi researcher who helps investors navigate digital asset markets with technical precision and strategic clarity. As an Associate at Yieldschool, he guides clients through portfolio construction, yield optimization, and blockchain implementation, combining hands-on protocol experience with institutional product expertise.

Javier's background spans DeFi protocol research, tokenomics design, and enterprise blockchain strategy. He has researched and tested over 15 DeFi protocols, focusing on yield strategies, liquidity mechanics, and user experience across platforms including Aave, Uniswap, Morpho, Pendle, and Beefy. His hands-on experimentation has generated 2x ROI over 24 months through dynamic yield strategies and market timing.

As a builder, Javier has developed multiple Web3 prototypes, including an ETF auto-rebalancing crypto basket with smart-contract design for top-10 coins, a tokenized play-to-earn game with betting-based incentive alignment, and a DeFi savings app for non-crypto users. He has contributed code and documentation enhancements to DAOs and open-source projects, with several contributions adopted into core workflows.

As Web3 Spain Head at NTT Data, Javier defined and positioned Web3 offerings, increasing blockchain-related deal flow by 70%. He designed and launched a tokenization platform that secured three enterprise pilot proposals within four months and created two incentive token models (loyalty and sustainability) that led to a disruptive incentive program for an energy company.

Earlier in his career, Javier held progressive roles at Capgemini, Opinno, and KPMG, supporting product-led transformations in banking, insurance, and energy sectors. He designed innovation and leadership programs for a top-three Spanish bank and structured over €150M in debt transactions for investment funds.

Javier holds a Token Engineer certification from Token Engineering Academy, completed Cryptomasters Pro in Madrid, earned an MBA from IE Business School (GMAT 730, Top 25%), and graduated with a BSc in Chemistry from UAM and CU Boulder with Extraordinary Award honors. He is fluent in English and Spanish with working proficiency in French.

Highlights

• Web3 Spain Head, NTT Data – Drove blockchain strategy, increasing deal flow 70% and launching tokenization platform
• Independent Web3 Builder – Developed ETF auto-rebalancing protocol, tokenized gaming economy, and DeFi savings app
• Product & Strategy Consultant, Capgemini/KPMG – Supported product transformations and structured €150M+ in debt transactions
• DAO Contributor – Submitted code and documentation improvements adopted by open-source projects

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