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AFX Welcomes Ken C to Drive Global Growth

AFX, a high-performance sovereign Layer 1 (L1) protocol tailored for decentralized derivatives, has made a significant strategic move by appointing industry veteran Ken C as its Head of Growth. This is set against the backdrop of the platform’s commitment to expanding its global trading ecosystem and boosting the adoption of on-chain derivatives infrastructure.

Ken C brings with him over nine years of rich experience across traditional finance, Web3, and the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. His career began with leading digital product initiatives at major banks such as HSBC and DBS Bank. He then transitioned to the cryptocurrency space, taking on prominent roles at various organizations, including OKX and Animoca Brands. With expertise that spans ecosystem growth, business development, product strategy, and AI-powered innovation, Ken's addition to the AFX team is particularly timely.

The announcement of Ken’s appointment comes shortly after AFX's successful mainnet launch and marks a pivotal point for the company, especially now that it is aiming for aggressive growth in the decentralized derivatives sphere.

“As on-chain trading infrastructure matures, we believe the next wave of adoption will come from traders seeking both performance and sovereignty,” Ken remarked. “AFX is uniquely positioned to bridge that gap by delivering professional-grade trading infrastructure while preserving the transparency and self-custody that define decentralized finance. I'm excited to help bring that vision to a global audience.”

In his role, Ken will spearhead global trader acquisition efforts, establish ecosystem partnerships, expand community engagement, and drive strategic business development initiatives. His objectives will revolve around onboarding professional traders and market makers, while also enhancing AFX's visibility in key markets worldwide.

Unlike many decentralized trading systems that utilize general-purpose blockchains, AFX distinguishes itself as a dedicated trading layer specifically crafted for the derivatives market. By offering low-latency execution alongside institutional-grade trading infrastructure, it creates a novel category within the blockchain architecture that prioritizes trading activities.

Ken stated, “Growth in crypto is ultimately built on trust, participation, and ecosystem alignment. Our goal is not simply to attract users, but to cultivate a global trading community that actively shapes the future of decentralized markets.”

This announcement signifies AFX’s broader dedication to creating a sustainable and community-aligned ecosystem, as the protocol continues to expand its product offerings, liquidity network, and user base globally.

About AFX

AFX is a high-performance sovereign L1 specifically designed for decentralized derivatives. By combining the rapid execution capabilities of centralized exchanges with the immutable sovereignty of blockchain technology, AFX provides a professional-grade Perpetual DEX environment characterized by sub-100 millisecond finality and unmatched capital efficiency. Product availability may differ across jurisdictions.