Nicolas Genechesi, XBTO

Price Feed Council
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  • Wallet address (SPL/Solana): 4bvLh1EoJcoN1eCm1JF2p4fjisWrHARdCcDHxrV7VWFG

  • Describe how you will custody your private key (hardware wallet, MPC provider such as Fireblocks, etc): Fireblocks

  • Name of Candidate

    • Full Name: Nicolas Genechesi
    • Twitter: x.com

  • Current Role / Ecosystem

    • Title: Chief Investment Officer, Asset Management
    • Company name: XBTO

  • Main Location

    • Bermuda - Atlantic Daylight Time - UTC -3

  • Motivations to participate in the Price Feed Council

    • Established Partnership and Expanded Involvement: As one of the earliest partners and a key data publisher across asset classes for the Pyth Network, XBTO seeks to deepen our involvement by joining the Price Feed Council. We are very excited to continue playing an active role in the ecosystem and enhance our governance involvement.
    • Commitment to Pyth’s Infrastructure and Expansion: XBTO is deeply committed to supporting the expansion and quality of Pyth Price Feeds across the DeFi landscape. We recognize the pivotal role of robust data infrastructure in the blockchain ecosystem and the critical importance of managing high-quality feeds. Our aim is to play a key role in facilitating the launch of new feeds, ensuring ongoing data integrity, and supporting Pyth’s journey towards full decentralization and enhanced network reliability.
    • Leveraging Expertise for Network Growth: We are leveraging our extensive market expertise in both digital assets and traditional finance to support effective governance, network growth, and the advancement of Pyth’s infrastructure.
    • Valuable Market Insights: XBTO’s comprehensive experience in digital asset and traditional financial markets positions us to provide valuable perspectives on maintaining the integrity of price feeds and shaping policies that keep Pyth at the forefront of decentralized oracle solutions.
    • Collaborative Approach to Ecosystem Development: We are enthusiastic about Pyth’s potential and eager to collaborate with fellow council members to shape its future direction, solidifying our strategic alignment with the Pyth ecosystem.
    • Long-term Vision and Commitment: By participating in governance, XBTO aims to contribute to Pyth’s long-term sustainability and success, reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of decentralized financial infrastructure.

  • Relevant Experience

    • XBTO is one of the earliest data providers to Pyth network, across all asset classes.
    • Over 20 years of Financial Markets and Trading / Investing experience, across various asset classes in TradFi and Crypto.
    • Developed one of the earliest Options market making systems in the Crypto world.
    • Deeply involved in the day-to-day Investment decisions, products & systems development related to Asset Management, DeFi, Risk, Pricing, Financial Modelling, etc.