Bakhrom Kholmatov

Experienced Web3 and DeFi expert with over seven years of hands-on experience in blockchain technology and decentralized finance. Proven track record in consulting, start-up development, and strategic portfolio management. Adept at building innovative products and driving growth.

1. In 2017, I created an ICO due diligence team. We analyzed blockchain projects and market opportunities, created a due diligence model, and invested in 50+ top projects(Chainlink, Ankr, Bluzelle, Filecoin, Polygon and etc) as a pool of investors.
2. In 2017, I developed a P2P non-custodial exchange on Ethereum.
3. Since 2021, I have worked as a DeFi Strategist and Consultant in CG Capital. Consulted investors, analysts on using DeFi platforms, portfolio management, due diligence, and risk assessment. Developed DeFi strategies, including yield farming, liquidity provision, staking, and lending, tailored to maximize APY.
4. I am an early adopter and expert in DeFi tools like Uniswap, Curve, Balancer, Pendle, Aura Finance, and the EigenLayer ecosystem. I earned 183% on restaking in 4 months.
5. In 2022, I have been a founding team member of Admeal, a startup that is a digital collectibles marketplace with DeFi yield for CPG brands and consumers.
6. I have contributed to Rootstock, ReFi DAO, ThresholdDAO and Stacks.

Before coming to Web3, I worked as an IT infrastructure manager in investment banks Deutsche Bank, VTB Capital, and Renaissance Capital. Later, I helped launch a venture studio, and within 1.5 years, we tested 10 ideas and achieved $440K ARR.