FOUNDER

GoodKitty is the founder of StacksLink, Blocktune Music, and Bitcoin Art Collective. She is dedicated to fostering vibrant community growth within the Stacks ecosystem through effective management of community programs. As the host of "Art on Stacks" with Nietta and the author of "GK Insights," she plays a key role in promoting NFT creators. Serving as the Stacks DeGrants NFT Lead and a Gamma Partner Curator for Bitcoin Ordinals, she actively supports and drives the growth of the NFT market across diverse art mediums.

COMMUNITY STRATEGIST

Hero is a key supporter of the Stacks ecosystem, interfacing with Core Engineers and facilitating community feedback sessions. He hosts regular educational calls and stewards the SIP review process, ensuring effective communication and progress within the Stacks community. Hero plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of the community, ensuring it thrives and remains aligned with the broader goals of the organization and ecosystem.

COMMUNITY GROWTH

Reece Swanepoel is a South African digital artist known for his intricate, geometric artworks that explore the balance between chaos and order. With a background in traditional painting and a passion for Web3, Reece has gained recognition in the NFT space through his unique, handcrafted pieces. His latest project, BlockWeb, highlights the connections within the crypto community, combining artistry with innovative digital concepts.

BUSINESS AND INNOVATION

Haddy, a versatile Creative Generalist with a talent for connecting the dots, is driven by an insatiable curiosity. As Lead and Advisor at Stacks DeGrants, Advisor at Art Unchained, Co-host of the DeOrganized Podcast, and Community Manager at Zero Authority, he plays a pivotal role in fueling innovation and growth within the Stacks ecosystem. His multifaceted responsibilities encompass discovering new opportunities, optimizing resources, and cultivating strategic partnerships that reinforce Stacks' position as a pioneer in decentralized innovation.

GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Gordon serves as the Governance Lead, overseeing governance processes and ensuring active community participation. He manages grant programs and funding opportunities, playing a pivotal role in the Stacks ecosystem. As the Bringing Builders to #Bitcoin Lead at Stacks Australia and a key figure in Stacks DeGrants, Gordon is deeply involved in fostering innovation and community growth within the Stacks ecosystem.

DECENTRALIZED REPUTATION

 Zero is the driving force behind Zero Authority DAO and Trajan, leading efforts to establish a Decentralized Reputation Exchange Protocol for the on-chain economy. His work focuses on integrating reputation systems into the Stacks ecosystem, enabling trust and accountability. Zero’s leadership is crucial in developing a decentralized framework where reputation plays a key role in fostering a safe and thriving community.

TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Christopher is a visionary leader in Web3, transforming Bitcoin from a currency into a foundation for creative and equitable digital strategies. As CEO of NoCodeClarity, he democratizes Bitcoin, making it accessible to all. An accomplished author and educator, Christopher has shaped the future of decentralized technology, guiding entrepreneurs and developers toward scalable solutions and fostering mass adoption through his insights and leadership.

BRAND AND MARKETING

Aria and Deadly nominated Illustrator, Nietta is a Commissioned NFT Artist and Lead Artist & Designer at Stacks Australia. As an OG Gamma Partner Program Artist, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of Stacks through her innovative designs and strategic marketing efforts.

CONTENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Steve, known as PeaceLoveMusic.btc, is a Gen X dad, husband, musician, and Realtor. He embodies the spirit of decentralized community building on Stacks and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. Theeir #DeOrganized Media project, which he founded, aims to integrate communities, network builders, artists, and producers, creating opportunities for growth and prosperity. His communication skills are essential to keeping the community informed and engaged.

BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS

 Gary Riger is a Clarity smart contract engineer and blockchain enthusiast, who has been involved in the Stacks ecosystem since 2018. As a DeGrant Mentor for Zero to Clarity, he guides emerging projects while actively developing a platform to help unify and drive creativity on Stacks and Bitcoin. Gary's has contributed to STX projects such as HeyLayer, ZeroAuthority, and Mixmi.

BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS

TripnMonkey is passionate about supporting builders and developers within the Stacks ecosystem, providing them with the resources, guidance, and community connections they need to succeed. With a deep commitment to innovation, he oversees development projects and initiatives, helping to drive the growth of decentralized applications. Dedicated to exploring new paradigms like de-commerce, TripnMonkey strives to foster a thriving and collaborative development community on the Stacks blockchain.

DATA AND AI

As a CTO at Acmewerx and AI Developer Generalist, have provided innovative solutions leadership and applied AI across various domains. Experience as a Business Owner/Project Director/Manager in the industrial sector has honed strategic planning and leadership skills. With expertise in Web 2, SQL, and multiple technical areas, Offer unique capabilities to reinforce Stacks Link Council's position as an industry trailblazer, driving growth and advancing decentralized innovation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

DATA AND AI

Michael Jagdeo is a Headhunter Launching Startups with The Syndicate. Twenty years ago, Michael began recruiting actuaries to cover his tuition. He then moved onto recruiting IT professionals for organizations like Sony and Toyota. After a stint in financial services, which included preparing students to sit for their licensing exam, he moved onto standup where he learned a valuable lesson: people can’t disagree with you when they’re laughing. Today, he uses a combination of comedy and headhunting to create companies with The Syndicate.

DEFI COMMUNITY

Offmylawn is the head intern at Zest Protocol (voted 4 months in a row!) A degen from the trenches of the 2021 bull market - he's passionate about DeFi and its ability to empower individuals. His goal is to educate and onboard as many people as possible to the future of finance. Feel free to ask about his bags or how much he lost on Cyberkongz!

NFTS

Sherie Margaret Ngigi is a Kenyan visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker, celebrated for her powerful storytelling that explores themes of growth, womanhood, and societal dynamics. With a degree in Film Production and Directing, she has earned international recognition, winning the East African Photography Awards and being nominated for Photo London Emerging Photographer of the Year. Ngigi’s work offers a poignant reflection on human experiences, capturing the complexities of life and identity.

BNS AND BITCOIN WALLETS

Dan Trevino is a decentralization advocate and founder of Boom Money, with over five years of experience building on the Stacks ecosystem. Passionate about Bitcoin Naming Service, he champions open standards for fast, non-custodial Bitcoin payments. Through Boom Wallet, he is making it easy to send Bitcoin instantly to friends and merchants, empowering Bitcoiners with a seamless payment experience.

TREASURY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Electra is a professional public accountant and CFO of Digital Playhouse Foundation Ltd. She oversees financial operations, crypto accounting software, tax, and reporting. Electra leads accounting industry initiatives to upskill for the decentralized economy and is developing CREDU, a Stacks dApp for public verification of expertise. She solves financial and reporting challenges for crypto-native organizations, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and optimize operations.

STACKS CLARITY

Sam is an experienced community builder with extensive qualifications in Web2 and Web3. He has created and expanded communities in blockchain and real life. Additionally, he has served as an ambassador for GDSP and GitHub Student Developers in Nigeria. Currently, he holds multiple roles at Stacks, including Head of Communications and Developers Program at Stacks Australia, Chapter Lead for Stacks Nigeria, and CM at Stacks.

DAOS

Hamish is a dedicated tech entrepreneur with a background in “Web 2.0” since 2004 and blockchain since 2017, focusing on DAOs and decentralized governance. Currently, he’s researching and developing open-source DAO frameworks and tools on Stacks to harness Bitcoin’s full potential. His goal is to see community-driven projects operate autonomously and securely, achieving true decentralization and resilience in governance.

MEMES

MrWagmi is passionate about leveraging memes to drive engagement and shape the culture within the Stacks ecosystem. With 15 years in tech, he’s been a ₿itcoiner since 2017 and a STX OG since 2021. As an OG Ordinals hoarder and 2023 Stacks Meme Master, MrWagmi balances his tech expertise with his love for God, family, and fatherhood, mentoring the community in meme creation.

MEME COINS

Jackbinswitch.btc, known as Jack, is a seasoned figure in the cryptocurrency sphere with eight years of active engagement. A multifaceted contributor, he has excelled as a trader, writer, and podcaster, significantly influencing the Stacks community through his frequent appearances on X Spaces as a host and panelist. Since joining the Stacks community in 2022, Jack has co-created the Kangaroo the Jumping Coin project and the innovative Stacks Invaders Digital Matter Theory (DMT) NFT collection. Passionate about decentralization, Jack is dedicated to advancing the Bitcoin economy and fostering vibrant crypto communities, driven by a mission to develop superior crypto assets.

GAMEFI

Ivan, known as Xenitron, has been immersed in gaming since childhood, starting with board games and sports before moving to video games. He became a professional Counter-Strike player and founded the esports team forZe, competing globally. Transitioning into poker, he built a successful career both as a player and coach, solving games at the highest levels, even earning blacklists at casinos for his winning strategies. In crypto, Xenitron researched major GameFi projects like Axie Infinity and Stepn, identifying their weaknesses. Inspired by advanced concepts like zkSNARKs in Dark Forest game with incomplete information, he invented the "Find-to-Earn" genre. His Skullcoin project, powered by Encrypted NFTs with public and private layers, tackles economic sustainability in blockchain gaming.