BLOCKCHAIN • CRYPTOCURRENCY • NARRATIVE JOURNALISM
Profile
Founder & Executive
Background and Early LifeJoseph Delong’s early life details are scarce, but his career suggests a strong technical foundation, likely in computer science or engineering.
Raised with an interest in technology, he developed skills that propelled him into blockchain innovation.Career ProgressionDelong’s career spans software engineering and blockchain development.
He gained prominence as CTO of SushiSwap, a leading DEX, before transitioning to found Astaria.
His path reflects a blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision in crypto.Key Achievements in Crypto/Web3Delong scaled SushiSwap into a top-13 DEX by volume, enhancing its technical infrastructure.
His shift to Astaria introduced a novel NFT lending protocol, broadening Web3 financial applications.Notable Projects or Companies Founded/LedHe led SushiSwap as CTO until 2021 and founded Astaria, where he’s currently CEO.
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