About The Author & Technical Reviewer
Shri Raghu Raaman Thiyagharajan is a seasoned blockchain enthusiast and visionary innovator with an unwavering passion for decentralization. His journey into blockchain technology began during its early days, and since then, he has been deeply committed to advancing this transformative space. With a strong foundation in Computer Science Engineering and an MBA in Finance, Raghu brings together technical mastery and a profound understanding of financial systems, positioning him as a leading expert in the Web3 ecosystem.
Certified in CFA and FRM, Raghu’s career started in the financial sector as an Investment Banker, where he developed a keen eye for market dynamics and strategy. However, his fascination with blockchain's disruptive potential propelled him to transition into the tech domain. Over the years, he has made remarkable contributions as a developer, educator, and advocate, training thousands of professionals and students in Ethereum, Solidity, and decentralized application development.
Raghu, a self-taught Full-Stack Developer (ReactJS/NodeJS), is an entrepreneur and blockchain expert. He has held key roles at Emurgo, Alkemi, and Pixel Vault, and currently leads developer relations at Kava Chain, driving engagement and launching innovative projects.
Raghu has significantly contributed to DeFi and NFTs, building lending protocols, games, and decentralized solutions, with expertise in upgradable smart contracts. As the author of this book, he empowers readers with practical blockchain knowledge, aiming to equip developers and enthusiasts to excel in Ethereum and decentralized applications. He is a dedicated advocate for open-source development, driven by Satoshi Nakamoto's vision to advance blockchain technology.
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ABOUT TECHNICAL REVIEWER
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Naga Nithin G. is a committed blockchain developer driven by the motto: "Let's Decentralize the World." With a deep passion for researching and discovering real-world applications of blockchain, he is dedicated to leveraging decentralized technologies to solve modern challenges.
Nithin has extensive experience in DeFi, where he has built and deployed staking pools, optimized smart contracts for efficiency, and developed an innovative OffRamp solution inspired by the concept of Finternet. His technical expertise spans Ethereum, Polygon, EVM-based chains, zk-SNARKs and cryptography, making him a versatile and forward-thinking professional in the blockchain space.
He is equally enthusiastic about research and development, having authored and published work on topics such as Blockchain in Supply Chain Management, healthcare, and zero-knowledge proofs. Nithin’s contributions to blockchain innovation are not only practical but also academic, as evidenced by his scholarly publications and numerous accolades from active participation in hackathons.
Nithin thrives on building scalable, decentralized solutions that push the boundaries of Blockchain’s potential. Whether it’s creating Fiat-to-Crypto and Crypto-to-Fiat onramps, tokenizing real-world assets, or exploring novel use cases, he approaches every project with a research-driven mindset and a commitment to decentralization.