Stephen, co-founder of NFTfi, opened the NFT finance space in 2020 by launching the industry's first protocol for NFT-backed loans. Motivated by his experience as an early NFT collector and artist, he sought to create a solution that would unlock liquidity without forcing collectors to sell their assets. Under his leadership, NFTfi quickly became the foundational platform in the space, recognized by CoinGecko as the "Aave of the NFT space." With over 20 years of experience in software development and fintech (having co-founded Coindirect and led product design for major financial institutions) Stephen continues to drive innovation in NFT finance, shaping the future of decentralized NFT lending.

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