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Shidan Gouran – DeFi Gold: Revolutionizing Finance on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Joining us in today’s live stream is Shidan Gouranthe renowned blockchain expert, serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has positioned himself at the forefront of environmental, energy and decentralized technologies.
Shidan is co-founder and president of Bluesphere Ventures, a pioneering incubator dedicated to driving positive environmental change through innovative projects and sustainable solutions.
In particular, Bluesphere Ventures focuses on Defi.Gold, a decentralized exchange that is setting new standards in the world of Bitcoin-based tokens and NFTs, and is notably one of our portfolio companies here on London Real Ventures.
As a serial entrepreneur, Shidan has founded several successful companies. His early successes include Nuovotel, one of the first VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) providers in Canada. He also founded Jazinga, a company that developed the first small office business phone system to be resold by Skype under its own brand.
Additionally, Shidan headed Home Jinni, developer of the innovative Android-based Smart TV solution. However, his interest in digital assets began with the gaming and eSports space where he co-founded Gamesquare, which under his leadership quickly became the largest Nasdaq-listed company in the eSports sector. This set him on the path to explore the potential of decentralized finance and digital currencies.
Shidan understands the complex challenge we face in opening people’s eyes to technological innovation in a context of entrenched social constructs. For Shidan, money can evolve beyond traditional financial systems and create a more open and fair world, bringing freedom to the masses just as we have seen in other industries.
With this mindset, Shidan’s focus has shifted over the past decade from building technologies to venture capital, advisory services and investing in the future. He was an early mover in the blockchain industry, funding one of the largest Bitcoin mining operations and providing leadership to major ventures such as Techstars, Steemit, and Polymath.
Currently, as president of Bluesphere Ventures, Shidan backs projects in the environmental and decentralized space. With Defi.Gold leading the charge, Shidan’s mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in decentralized finance is coming to fruition.
Defi.Gold, a decentralized exchange (DEX) and NFT marketplace built on Bitcoin’s L1 and Lightning Network, is revolutionizing the Bitcoin blockchain by offering a non-custodial trading environment that improves scalability, efficiency, and advanced features.
Defi.Gold supports Taproot, RGB, and Rune-based tokens, allowing the trading of various assets including memecoins, utility tokens, DAO tokens, and stablecoins. The NFT marketplace on Defi.Gold improves liquidity for creators and collectors, providing a robust and seamless platform for native Bitcoin assets.
Shidan’s passion for decentralized finance extends to his advocacy for Bitcoin as the mainnet for Web3 and dApps. He urges every Web3 venture he invests in, serves on the board of directors of or recommends to reconsider Bitcoin due to its recent advances.
Shidan firmly believes that any dApp possible on an EVM chain can now be developed on Bitcoin itself, marking a significant shift in the blockchain landscape.
Shidan’s hope is that Bitcoin’s security and decentralization will make it the ideal foundation for decentralized finance (DeFi), supporting the creation of a more open, fair and user-centric internet.
In the midst of the economic and social challenges we face today, Shidan highlights the need for innovative solutions. He argues that now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to create a parallel economy where DeFi can offer a resilient alternative to our traditional financial system.
Shidan highlights the importance of censorship-resistant tools to protect free speech and financial sovereignty in today’s climate. To this end, Shidan believes that Defi.Gold and Bitcoin have the potential to revolutionize financial freedom, paving the way for a more open and fair financial system.
I look forward to what is sure to be an enlightening conversation as we take a deep dive and explore the future of decentralized finance and its potential impact on our world.
“Bitcoin’s unmatched security and decentralization make it the perfect backbone for a trusted and resilient financial ecosystem. It’s not just about technology, it’s about creating a more just and inclusive financial system for all.”