Diogo Mónica

Diogo Mónica is a recognized leader and innovator in the cybersecurity and cryptocurrency sectors. He co-founded Anchorage Digital, which became the first federally chartered crypto-native bank in the US, establishing a regulated and secure platform for institutional digital asset management. His work focuses on applying traditional financial security standards to the nascent crypto industry. diogomonica+5

He possesses deep expertise in security engineering, honed through key roles at influential tech companies like Square and Docker. At Square, he built infrastructure security for a platform handling over $200B annually, and at Docker, he secured core container infrastructure. His contributions include holding patents in cryptography and payments and being involved in projects like Notary, which became an industry standard for security. diogomonica+5

Diogo is an active venture capitalist, angel investing in over 100 Web3 startups. His strategic insights and experience in scaling innovative teams are now applied as a General Partner at Haun Ventures and as Chairman of the NEAR Foundation, demonstrating his influence across the crypto and blockchain ecosystem. diogomonica+4

He is an accomplished academic, holding a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on network security from Instituto Superior Técnico. He frequently speaks and writes on topics including crypto, security, financial regulations, and system architecture, bridging complex technical concepts with broader industry discussions. diogomonica+5