8. Team & Partners

Core Team Backgrounds

The ValoraX project is led by a group of professionals with expertise in blockchain, fintech, AI systems, and Web2/Web3 integrations. The founding team has previously worked on real-world payment systems, DeFi infrastructure, and AI-powered applications, bringing both technical and market experience to the platform.

Key competencies across the team include:

  • Blockchain architecture and smart contract engineering

  • Financial systems integration and real-world payment networks

  • AI agent development for fintech use cases

  • Product design and growth marketing in the Web3 space

The team operates with transparency and agility, focusing on lean iteration, security, and user-centric innovation.

Core Team Members

Ethan Clarke – CEO & Co-Founder (USA)

With over a decade of experience in fintech product leadership, Ethan previously led integrations at a major card network and contributed to the launch of several crypto payment apps. He now oversees strategy, partnerships, and product alignment at ValoraX.

Naomi Fujimoto – CTO & Co-Founder (Japan)

A blockchain engineer with deep expertise in smart contracts and decentralized infrastructure, Naomi was formerly a lead developer at a Tokyo-based crypto exchange. She now leads technical development and architecture for the ValoraX protocol.

Lucas Ramirez – Head of AI Systems (Canada)

Lucas specializes in building scalable AI agents for financial decisioning. His background includes developing credit scoring models and AI-based transaction monitoring systems. At ValoraX, he leads agent automation and AI payment logic design.

Rina Okabe – Head of Product Design (Japan)

With a background in UI/UX for fintech and digital banking, Rina crafts user-centric experiences that bridge the gap between complex crypto systems and intuitive user flows. She previously worked with mobile banks in Japan and Korea.

Tyrell Johnson – Blockchain Engineer (USA)

A Solidity and Rust developer with a passion for performance and security. Tyrell ensures smart contracts are audited, gas-optimized, and scalable. He also contributes to ValoraX’s cross-chain payment integrations.

Sora Matsuda – Community Lead & Ecosystem Growth (Japan)

A Web3-native community manager fluent in both Eastern and Western crypto culture. Sora builds ValoraX’s presence across global Telegram, Discord, and Twitter communities, ensuring engagement, education, and feedback loops are maintained.

Strategic Advisors

ValoraX is supported by experienced advisors from both traditional finance and the blockchain industry. These advisors bring valuable insight into:

  • Compliance and regulation of crypto payment infrastructure

  • Partnerships with Web2 institutions such as card providers

  • Scaling decentralized financial systems into mainstream adoption

  • Ecosystem tokenomics and long-term sustainability

Their input strengthens the strategic direction and ensures ValoraX remains future-proof in an evolving market landscape.

Partners & Event Participation

ValoraX has already begun forming meaningful alliances across the Web3 ecosystem and real-world payment networks. Notably, the project participated in:

Super Vietnam 2025 Held at the Ariyana Convention Centre in Danang, Vietnam, this international blockchain and AI summit connected ValoraX with partners across Southeast Asia. The team engaged with investors, infrastructure providers, and community leaders, laying the foundation for upcoming integrations and pilot programs in the region.

Additional partnerships and collaborations will be announced as the platform transitions from beta into full-scale deployment.

Community Channels & Contact

ValoraX maintains open communication channels and encourages active community engagement. Users, developers, and partners can reach the team through the following:

For collaboration, business inquiries, or technical questions, a dedicated contact form is available on the website.

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