About

Botanix Labs

We are at the forefront of revolutionizing decentralized apps on the Bitcoin network.

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With an unwavering commitment to security, innovation, and decentralization, Botanix Labs is shaping the future of blockchain applications with unparalleled security and limitless potential. We want Botanix to be a platform for everyone, where you can explore decentralized lending, earn interest on your assets, and manage your wealth with ease. Botanix is about more than just closing the gap between Bitcoin and Ethereum; it's about empowering people across the globe to truly own their money. Read the whitepaper

Meet the team
behind Botanix Labs
Willem

Willem

Founder

As a dual degree Electrical Engineering and Business Economics graduate from Belgium with a passion for technology and entrepreneurship, Willem has always been driven to create and innovate. He is excited to embark on this journey as the founder of Botanix, a 2nd layer blockchain on Bitcoin.

Armin

Armin

CTO

Armin is driven by a fervent dedication to tackling the Bitcoin scalability challenge. His enthusiasm extends to exploring decentralized technologies, the practical applications of cryptography, and how they can empower people to live private and sovereign lives. Beyond coding, Armin enjoys playing the bass.

Alisia

Alisia

Head of Business Development

Alisia has toggled between the BTC and ETH worlds in her decade in crypto, and is passionate about bridging the gap between these two communities through building real world applications. She has lived in 10+ countries, speaks 5 languages, and is always planning her next foodie adventure.

Jeff

Jeff

Product Manager

Jeff bridges the gap between innovative technology and user satisfaction. Customer feedback helps our developers to build the best possible solutions for our users. Through fostering robust developer communities, Jeff facilitates a dynamic exchange of ideas, resources, and collaboration, driving mutual growth and success.

Scott

Scott

Engineer

Scott is focused on unlocking the potential of blockchain technologies and onboarding users into this empowering space. Harnessing the endless use cases of the EVM coupled with the security of the Bitcoin protocol is his current mission with the aim of giving users security and control over their digital lives. When not espousing the beauty of decentalized technologies, Scott can be found outside hiking or exploring a new city.

Lucas

Lucas

Chief of Staff

Coming from several previous entrepreneurial adventures, Lucas is a passionate blockchain enthusiast deeply involved in steering our company's strategic direction, particularly in our mission to pioneer a transformative Layer 2 solution atop the Bitcoin network, shaping the future of decentralized finance.

Ryan

Ryan

Marketing Director

Ryan began his crypto journey in 2012 with Bitcoin while working at eBay. He focuses on web3 marketing, marketing AI, social media and growth. He’s excited about building EVM-based dapps on Bitcoin via Botanix and supports many blockchain projects dedicated to preserving freedom, privacy and decentralization online. Ryan has personal interests in health and wellness tech, traveling, music festivals and exploring playas.

skeptrune

skeptrune

Engineer

Product-focused engineer who likes to ship fast with experience working on traditional credit-card/ACH payments and core blockchain protocols. Focused on building FROST/ROAST threshold signature messaging protocols at Botanix.

Proto

Proto

Engineer

Proto is a system-architecturally minded engineer with a multitude of experiences in the blockchain eco-system, particularly surrounding de-fi and cross-chain infra on the EVM. Focused on designing and building high-performant and secure systems that scale.

Steven

Steven

Advising Expert

Bitcoin developer for over 10 years. Contributor to rust-bitcoin, creator of hal. Worked on liquid at Blockstream for the last 3 years.

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