Owen Barnes is a blockchain expert with experience in building successful businesses. He has a vast range of knowledge and can provide valuable insights on topics such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, DeFi, and many others. Barnes has previously worked at Realtime Technologies Ltd and SocketStream, where he was instrumental in ensuring that the businesses ran smoothly. In his previous roles as Senior Manager and Senior Software Engineer at AOL, he honed his technical skills, and as the Owner of Aconix Ltd, he learned how to run a successful business. Barnes is currently a Part-time Consultant and is not looking for full-time positions. He is open to discussions on governance, leadership, and freedom of speech, among others.