Jason T. Arnold

Led the development of crypto venture fund strategy, blending institutional venture capital with crypto-native trading.
Managed multi-strategy portfolio allocation across DeFi yield, venture investments, liquid trading, and opportunistic plays, while maintaining strict risk controls.
Directed research and capital deployment in AI × Crypto, tokenized real-world assets, DeFi infrastructure, and restaking — sourcing 50+ venture opportunities.
Implemented institutional-grade risk frameworks including VaR modeling, stress testing, multi-signature custody solutions, regulatory compliance protocols, and LP reporting infrastructure.
Building out a 15+ person cross-functional team of research analysts, DeFi specialists, on-chain data analysts, and AI researchers, while establishing strategic partnerships with leading blockchain ecosystems, protocols, and industry service providers.

Venture CapitalPortfolio ManagementDeFiAI × CryptoRisk Frameworks

Incorporated THORChain's SPV-intended digital asset company operations and initiated negotiations for an upcoming NASDAQ listing (process currently underway).
Directed development of THORChain's new App Layer, a flagship ecosystem expansion that launched during tenure.
Personally raised ~$30M of the total $55M ecosystem development fund, leading all capital outreach, LP negotiations, and fundraising strategy.
Managed and led negotiations for major team and project acquisitions, liquidity strategies, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance THORChain's cross-chain DeFi presence and financial sustainability.

Cross-Chain DeFiFundraisingApp LayerNASDAQ$55M Fund

Supported development of special projects and raised exogenous funding to accelerate ecosystem growth.
Introduced leadership to prominent KOLs and leading projects for potential deployment on Sei.
Vetted projects and teams, negotiated and executed partnership agreements, and managed liquidity deployment and growth initiatives.
Represented Sei at public engagements and industry events, elevating the protocol's profile across the broader blockchain community.

Layer 1Ecosystem GrowthPartnershipsCommunity

Coordinated all deal flow for the US market and managed global investor relationships including VCs, LPs, and market makers.
Vetted project teams to determine viability and priority; administered grant allocations to pre-vetted and approved projects.
Established accelerator and incubator partnerships to funnel high-quality builders into the NEAR ecosystem.
Led development of the wallet-agnostic standard for NEAR's universal wallet selector.
Initiated the raise for a novel $50M Ecosystem Fund to invest in the NEAR ecosystem and foster growth across the US market.

Layer 1US Market ExpansionGrants$50M FundWallet Standards

Actively participated in ecosystem strategy, managed product development and cohesion across the ecosystem, and advised TFL on strategic planning and partnerships.
Coordinated with other ecosystems and large DeFi protocols to increase UST adoption and development on Terra L1.
Worked with Terraform Capital and the Hackathon Team to allocate funds for new Terra-native projects and promote building on Terra.
Successfully recruited 100+ new projects to build on Terra and onboarded nearly 20+ enterprise-level institutions for UST integration and adoption.
Structured landmark partnerships including a $40M MLB Washington Nationals sponsorship and a $200M treasury swap with the Avalanche Foundation.

Designed and launched two novel grants programs: one for Terraform Labs (infrastructure grants — Project Dawn) and one for the Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) covering community growth, research, education, and unique projects.
Actively negotiated grant agreement terms to prioritize capital efficiency and maximize project output across the $4B+ treasury.
At its peak, LFG held $3.1B in reserves (primarily Bitcoin) with a target of $10B to back UST.

Led Anchor team to implement new tokenomics (Anchor V2), an improved liquidation queue, and novel backend operational and investment strategies.
Grew Anchor's TVL from under $4B to over $12B+ at the time of promotion — ultimately reaching $20B+, making it the largest TVL across all chains at that time.

$70B+ Market Cap$20B+ TVLAnchor ProtocolGrantsBD & Partnerships

Managed full-scope patent prosecution from drafting to grant for Fortune 100 companies across blockchain, P2P payment platforms, AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, healthcare technology, and digital privacy.
Actively participated in strategic product planning, product cohesion analyses, and IP management for technology clients.
Managed client correspondence and advisory decisions with engineering teams regarding comprehensive science and engineering matters.
Researched deep market trends and advised clients on product development decisions, strategic roadmap targets, and go-to-market strategies to best achieve mass-market adoption.

Patent LawBlockchain IPFintechAI & MLFortune 100

Drafted and prosecuted patent applications for Fortune 100 clients across AI, blockchain/DLT, software, cloud computing, and mechanical products.
Developed deep expertise in blockchain and cryptographic distributed ledger patent strategy, building the foundational technical knowledge applied throughout later career in crypto.

Patent ProsecutionBlockchainAIFortune 100

Ecosystem strategist scaling Web3's most ambitious protocols.