Vlad’s Background
Vlad’s background as a crypto enthusiast, seasoned blockchain investor, and Co-Founder of many transformative tech ventures makes him an invaluable asset to our team. Before his adventures in blockchain, Vlad served as the CEO of a software development company and co-founded a blockchain and cryptocurrency development company.
These roles have endowed him with a deep understanding of the market dynamics and technical challenges in the tech world, enhancing his ability to guide startups toward efficiency and innovation.
Currently, Vlad Balaban acts as a Co-Founder of the revolutionary GT Protocol — incubated by our partners, ChainGPT; this is a leading Web3 AI execution technology that integrates with both Web2 and Web3 platforms, revolutionizing how users access CeFi, DeFi, and NFT markets through an all-in-one conversational AI interface. Under his leadership, GT Protocol achieved a remarkable milestone, being lauded as ChainGPT’s most successful launch with a 27X token all-time high.
Moreover, Vlad serves as an eager and experienced advisor to other innovative startups he believes in.
Vlad’s Role at Kima Network
With a goal to make Web3 and crypto investing accessible to everyone, Vlad is committed to broadening the reach and usability of blockchain technology.
His vision aligns perfectly with Kima Network’s mission to democratize finance through innovative blockchain solutions. As an advisor for Kima Network, Vlad brings a wealth of knowledge, particularly in market launches, investor relations, and strategic marketing.
We are thrilled to have Vlad Balaban on board and believe that together we will effectively bridge the gap between traditional finance and the decentralized digital economy, making Web3 accessible to everyone.
About Kima
Kima is an asset-agnostic, blockchain-based decentralized settlement protocol intended to address fragmentation in crypto and the broader financial space. By introducing a new financial primitive — the Smart Transaction — and an easy-to-use SDK built for Web3 and Web 2.0 apps, Kima opens access to new audiences by enabling interchain and hybrid transactions. With a settlement layer supporting multi-ecosystem payments, peer-to-peer commerce, CeFi/DeFi services, cross-chain DEX swaps, and omnichannel wallets, Kima provides a seamless way to connect fiat and crypto while emphasizing security and accessibility.
