Nishad Singh is a blockchain and cryptocurrency expert who has made significant contributions to the industry. He is an advisor for major blockchain companies, including BigchainDB, Blockstream, BitFury Group, ConsenSys, and more.
Singh was born in India and graduated from IIT-Delhi with a degree in computer science. After completing his studies he worked at several software companies before deciding to pursue a career in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. In 2016 he joined Coinbase as their first product manager of Ethereum services which marked his entrance into the industry.
Since then Nishad has become one of the leading figures within the space having been involved with various projects such as advising on blockchain implementations for financial services firms like Barclays Bank PLC or helping build distributed ledger solutions for Nasdaq OMX group Inc. He also co-founded Votem Corporation which provides digital voting solutions powered by Blockchain technology . Additionally , Nishad serves as an adjunct professor at New York University where he teaches courses on decentralized applications and cryptocurrencies .
In 2017 Singh founded Hashstacs Pte Ltd., a Singapore based company that specializes in enterprise grade distributed ledger development solutions . The company works closely with banks , governments , exchange operators , insurance companies , healthcare providers and other enterprises to create innovative products using its proprietary platform called STAR Protocol (Secure Transaction Architecture & Recordkeeping) . This protocol allows businesses to leverage DLT technologies while providing maximum security through end-to-end encryption standards established by international bodies such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System certification framework .
As well as being actively involved with numerous projects Nishad frequently speaks at events globally sharing insights on topics such as financial inclusion through fintech innovations or how smart contracts can revolutionize existing business models making them more efficient while reducing costs associated with traditional intermediaries etc.. His knowledge of both technical aspects of Blockchain networks combined with broader economic implications make him particularly sought after when it comes to advice related matters within crypto circles worldwide
