Jordi Baylina

Jordi Baylina is a prominent figure in the blockchain space, currently serving as the Technical Lead at Polygon Hermez zkEVM since June 2020, based in Zug, Switzerland. His work focuses on developing zero-knowledge proofs to enhance scalability and privacy on the Ethereum blockchain.

Professional Background

• Technical Lead at Polygon Hermez zkEVM: Baylina has been leading the development of zkEVM, a technology that aims to bring Ethereum's capabilities to a wider audience by enhancing transaction throughput and reducing costs.

• Tech Lead at iden3: He has also held this position since May 2018, contributing to decentralized identity solutions.

• Founder of Giveth.io: Established in October 2016, Giveth is a platform that focuses on donations and funding for social projects, utilizing innovative smart contracts within the Ethereum ecosystem.

• Blockchain Educator: Baylina teaches an Ethereum module in the Blockchain Master program at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya since June 2018.

• Freelance Solidity Smart Contract Auditor and Developer: He has extensive experience in developing and auditing smart contracts, including notable projects like TheDAO and various token sales.

Notable Contributions

Baylina's contributions to the Ethereum community include the development of several significant smart contracts, such as the MiniMe token contract and Liquid Democracy for TheDAO. He has also been involved in security efforts, notably rescuing funds during The DAO hack and securing millions in assets from vulnerabilities in Ethereum contracts.

Education

• Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from IESE Business School, University of Navarra (2009-2011).

• Communications Engineer, Electronics from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (1991-1996).

Languages

Jordi is fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan, enhancing his ability to collaborate in diverse environments.

Baylina is recognized not only for his technical expertise but also for his leadership in the blockchain community, making significant strides in both education and practical applications of blockchain technology.12