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Michael Oved

Michael Oved

DeFi entrepreneur, co-founder of AirSwap and Fluidity, former Virtu Financial Partner

Brooklyn, New York
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Summary

Michael Oved is a serial entrepreneur deeply involved in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, having co-founded both Fluidity and AirSwap. His work focuses on leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts to create transparent and efficient trading platforms, particularly for tokenized assets and decentralized exchanges. He actively writes and shares insights on these topics through his Medium profile and social media. medium+2
With a strong background in traditional finance, including a significant tenure as a Partner at Virtu Financial, Michael Oved applies his high-frequency trading and algorithmic expertise to the blockchain world. He played a crucial role in building Virtu Asia and was involved in the company's IPO, demonstrating his capacity for scaling financial operations before transitioning to pioneering decentralized financial infrastructure. clay+2
Michael Oved has a proven track record of innovation in blockchain, demonstrated by Fluidity's contributions to real-estate tokenization and tokenized securities trading, as well as the acquisition of Fluidity's team and technology by ConsenSys. His leadership led to the creation of systems for pledging real collateral to decentralized credit platforms, showcasing his commitment to advancing practical applications of DeFi. clay+1

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Fluidity joins ConsenSys

May 22, 2020

An announcement detailing the strategic decision for Fluidity to join ConsenSys, highlighting the synergies and future plans for growth and innovation in the blockchain space.

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New AirSwap Protocols

August 8, 2019

Describes significant updates to AirSwap's protocols, emphasizing decentralized trade and open-source contributions to the platform.

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The Fluidity Stack: Establishing the pipes of the modern financial system

December 5, 2018

Discusses the foundational infrastructure being built by Fluidity to support the modern financial system, focusing on its role in decentralized finance.

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AirSwap Technology and a New Model for Tokenized Securities

September 10, 2018

Outlines Fluidity's commitment to tokenizing real-world assets and introduces AirSwap's technology as a model for trading tokenized securities.

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Introducing the AirSwap Partner Network

February 28, 2018

Details the launch of a network designed to connect market makers and takers across various markets, powered by the AirSwap engine.

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The Market Maker’s Guide to Decentralized Exchange

November 30, 2017

Explores the role of market makers in decentralized exchanges and announces a partnership with Michael Novogratz and Galaxy to provide liquidity on AirSwap.

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The Blockchain Killer App: Ethereum Tokens

April 26, 2017

Discusses the potential of Ethereum tokens as a transformative application of blockchain technology, referencing Gnosis's successful token launch.

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