Jiritsu, a leading force in all things blockchain, from AI to real-world assets (RWAs), is pleased to announce the onboarding of Brian Johnson as the company’s new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
Brian Johnson is a distinguished figure in the crypto investment realm, bringing a wealth of experience from his role as Senior Director and Head of Crypto Investments at Republic Capital.
His strategic insight and innovative approach led to investments such as Dapper, 1inch, Avalanche, Gunzilla, and Jiritsu itself. Known for his visionary thinking, Brian shapes his own investment theses and has a proven track record of investing in projects that have seen notable growth milestones in the dynamically evolving crypto space.
Choosing to Join the Jiritsu Team
Brian first engaged with Jiritsu during Republic Capital’s investment in the company’s seed round, where he emerged as a crucial strategic partner. The synergy between Brian and the Jiritsu leadership became evident, making his transition into the CSO role a natural evolution.
“Brian is the greatest connector the crypto space has ever seen. I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love Brian,” said Asher Gottesman, Co-Founder of Jiritsu Network.
CEO and Co-Founder Jacob Guedalia added, “Brian is one of the best strategic thinkers I’ve met.”
Impact of Brian’s Appointment
With a background that includes steering over 40 crypto ventures, Brian is set to elevate Jiritsu’s capabilities in integrating off-chain data with blockchain and AI technologies.
His appointment marks a significant milestone for Jiritsu as it expands its influence in Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized AI, and real-world asset integration.
“I plan to make Jiritsu a standard regarding their ZKMPC technology. I want every protocol to consider how they can improve their systems by integrating with our tech stack,” said Brian. ”Every protocol can supercharge with better compute, automation, and data than is natively available on-chain.”
Brian Johnson’s leadership fortifies Jiritsu’s position as a pivotal player in the crypto industry, poised to unlock new partnerships and innovative pathways. His unparalleled connectivity and strategic acumen promise to drive Jiritsu’s mission forward, cementing its reputation as an industry leader.
About Jiritsu
Jiritsu is a pioneering Layer 1 blockchain platform that incorporates a native ZK-MPC oracle specifically designed to support real-world assets.
The protocols’ comprehensive end-to-end solution ensures compliance and flexibility by leveraging the expertise of our strategic partners, such as Susquehanna, a global market maker focusing on quantitative trading, and Brinks, renowned for its data and information system integration.
Secured by the Avalanche Cloud, the Jiritsu Network operates on an Unlimited Verified Compute (UVC) framework that employs Multi-Party Computation (MPC). UVC is a programmable decentralized network where each node is powered by advanced computational engines and a workflow manager that provides Proof of Workflow (PoWF).
With over 3.5 million proofs already live and growing daily, Jiritsu empowers users to orchestrate and verify various computational workflows. For more information, users can visit the official website. To join the community, users can follow on X and join on Discord.
Contact
Jamie Kingsley Jiritsu j.kingsley@theprgenius.com
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