
Contributor Co-founder • Aleph Zero
Matthew Niemerg
Matthew Niemerg is a co-founder of the Aleph Zero Foundation (Switzerland) and Cardinal Cryptography (Poland). With a Ph.D. in mathematics, Matthew's profound expertise has been crucial in developing Aleph Zero’s foundational technologies. Since entering the blockchain space in 2014, he has provided key insights into economic incentives,…
Matthew Niemerg is a co-founder of the Aleph Zero Foundation (Switzerland) and Cardinal Cryptography (Poland). With a Ph.D. in mathematics, Matthew's profound expertise has been crucial in developing Aleph Zero’s foundational technologies. Since entering the blockchain space in 2014, he has provided key insights into economic incentives, protocol security, technological advancements, and adapting business models to thrive within the new decentralized paradigm. Matthew also extends his guidance to over 40 diverse projects within the Aleph Zero ecosystem, spanning DeFi, AI, digital identity management, gaming, and data confidentiality. Additionally, he served as an expert on the EU Blockchain Observatory Forum for three years, further contributing to the discourse on blockchain innovation and regulation. Author Stats
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Since Nov 2024
Last Active Apr 19, 2025
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Business cannot thrive on radically transparent blockchains
For millennia, businesses have relied on a careful balance of confidentiality and transparency to operate, unless we fix that balance, enterprises won’t adopt blockchains, says Matthew Niemerg of Aleph Zero.
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How the Tornado Cash ruling is a victory for crypto
A ruling that finds immutable code falls outside the definition of property is a common-sense win for the industry
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