Bitpanda Ecosystem Token Committee: Meet four more members, plus the 41st BEST burn

Meet the new committee members 

The goal of the Bitpanda Ecosystem Token Committee is to help guide the decisions that will affect the community today, tomorrow and for many years to come. The committee will carefully manage, monitor, and advise to help guide the future development of BEST. We recently introduced you to the first members of the Bitpanda Ecosystem Token Committee: Lukas Kurzmann, Zsofia Ferenczi and David Chreng, now, read on to meet the next four members of the committee.

And stay tuned, because we’ll soon be announcing the eighth and final member of the committee, which is really exciting. And shortly after the committee will get to work with the inaugural Bitpanda Ecosystem Token Committee meeting later this year.

Marco Schoisinger, Chief of Staff, Bitpanda

“I've been with Bitpanda for several years, holding multiple positions and gaining extensive knowledge of the company's history. I'm excited to join the Bitpanda Ecosystem Token Committee and contribute to our shared goals. I aim to establish a strong foundation for the BEST committee by setting clear goals and strategies. Specifically, I want to increase transparency and adoption of BEST. This includes implementing initiatives to improve communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on our progress, and promoting the benefits of BEST to drive greater engagement and usage.” 

• Why Marco
  “My extensive experience at Bitpanda, coupled with my knowledge of the company's history and practices, gives me a unique perspective. I've seen firsthand what works and what doesn't, and I'm committed to leveraging this knowledge to drive positive change within the committee.

Jonathan Kuhl, Co-Founder w3.group

“I love breaking down complex systems, which lead to becoming a core-believer of blockchain technology contributing as a builder to a more open and transparent society. I build ventures where the community is included, creating transparent environments where everyone is part of the journey. In our ventures, we constantly iterate, experiment, and learn, which is essential for the BEST project to achieve a new status quo in business operations.”

• Why Jonathan?
  “The committee is crucial for making informed decisions, incorporating all feedback, and efficiently advancing the BEST initiative. My vision is to create a leading experience where community goals are aligned and supported by the BEST token. This can be achieved by constantly questioning our methods, having frequent discussions, and maintaining efficiency in our processes. I build ventures where the community is included, creating transparent environments where everyone is part of the journey. In our ventures, we constantly iterate, experiment, and learn, which is essential for BEST to achieve a new status quo in business operations. My motivation comes from sharing my knowledge and being inspired by new ideas about how Web3 should evolve.”

Marina Markezic, Director and Co-Founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI)

“I’ve been working in the blockchain and crypto space since 2017, focusing on governance and legal frameworks that promote decentralisation, DeFi, and NFTs. As a co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative, my goal is to help shape a regulatory environment that fosters innovation while ensuring fair practices within the industry.”

• Why Marina?
  “My background in crypto regulation and governance, combined with years of experience working with projects on decentralised finance, positions me to contribute to the BEST committee with a unique regulatory perspective. I’ve spent years analysing the intersection of law and innovation, and I’m eager to bring that knowledge to Bitpanda’s ecosystem to help ensure that BEST grows in a compliant yet forward-thinking manner.”

Léon Marino, BEST product manager

“As a crypto-native individual, and as someone who has been able to gain a wealth of experience at Bitpanda over the last years, I am enthusiastic about overseeing and steering the development of Bitpanda’s ecosystem token. Being a part of the BEST committee is significant to me because it represents a platform for constructive, shared, and transparent development of Bitpanda’s token ecosystem.”

• Why Léon?    
  “My work in the crypto space is driven by passion. Outside of Bitpanda, I spend time researching and delving into the latest developments in the crypto world, which led me to gain a deep understanding of crypto, Defi and Web3,  and how to best serve the interests of BEST. I believe my skills and expertise will help make BEST more prominent in the crypto-native financial industry and ensure its recognition in the web3 and DeFi spaces.”        

A look back at the biggest BEST community event ever 

The Bitpanda Community event on the 14th of August was an incredible experience. It was amazing to see so many people from all over Austria and Germany come together for two days to celebrate this vibrant community and their shared passion for Bitpanda and BEST. On day one, hosted a welcoming gathering where community members were able to network, mingle, join a live Q&A session and get some personalised t-shirts to help mark the occasion. Afterward, the community continued the event at various locations throughout Vienna. We want to extend our thanks to the community, organisers, and everyone who participated or attended the first Bitpanda Community event - organised by the community, for the community!        

The 41st BEST burn is here!

We’ve just completed the 41st burn of 3,399,901.68 with a total value of €1,547,635.24. You can get all the details about our 41st burn - including burn transaction - here.

When is the next BEST burn going to happen 

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