Alex Zinder Joins Blockdaemon as Chief Product Officer to Drive Innovation
Blockdaemon Welcomes Alex Zinder as Chief Product Officer
In a bold move signaling its commitment to growth in the crypto infrastructure space, Blockdaemon has appointed Alex Zinder as Chief Product Officer. With this new role, Zinder is set to lead the company's product development efforts, enhancing its portfolio that encompasses staking, DeFi, multi-party computation (MPC) wallets and vaults, nodes, and APIs.
A Visionary Leader in the Crypto Space
Alex Zinder is no stranger to innovation at the cutting edge of technology and finance. With over twenty years of experience, Zinder has demonstrated an exceptional ability to scale global teams and develop transformative products that redefine industries. Before joining Blockdaemon, Zinder served as the Chief Product Officer at Reya Labs, a layer-2 blockchain network. His prior tenure at Ledger, where he spearheaded product strategy and enterprise security initiatives for digital assets, has further enriched his understanding of the nuances of crypto infrastructure.
Zinder’s extensive background includes more than a decade at Nasdaq, where he held various technology leadership positions. His roles there involved enhancing trading platforms and market data systems, giving him a unique insight into global financial markets and the intricacies of institutional-scale engineering.
Blockdaemon's Growth Trajectory
Blockdaemon is experiencing rapid expansion, having recently launched its new Earn Stack product aimed at providing secure and compliant staking solutions for its institutional clients. The company is also bolstered by its acquisition of expand.network, a DeFi API firm, earlier in 2025. With over $110 billion in digital assets secured for more than 400 institutional clients, Blockdaemon's growth necessitates strong product leadership to satisfy the increasing demand from institutions entering the blockchain space.
Konstantin Richter, the CEO and Founder of Blockdaemon, expressed confidence in Zinder's appointment, stating, "We're entering a phase where the infrastructure decisions made today will define the next decade of web3. Alex has a track record of building with that kind of horizon in mind." This statement underlines the company's aspirations to lead rather than follow in the burgeoning blockchain landscape.
Zinder's Commitment to Innovation
Commenting on his new role, Zinder noted, "I've spent most of my career building software solutions at the frontier of innovation. One of the most important lessons I've learned is that achieving impact at an institutional scale is impossible without the right tools." Zinder's perspective aligns seamlessly with Blockdaemon's vision of bridging technical maturity with regulatory clarity, thereby accelerating the development of decentralized finance.
As he embarks on this new chapter at Blockdaemon, Zinder emphasizes the importance of maintaining vision, conviction, and exceptional execution to drive long-term growth. His addition to the team is expected to steer Blockdaemon through the dynamic challenges of the crypto landscape, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
About Blockdaemon
Founded in 2017, Blockdaemon serves as an institutional gateway to Web3, providing an unparalleled level of service and compliance across its blockchain infrastructure solutions. Blockdaemon’s platform includes services like nodes, APIs, staking, and MPC wallets and vaults. By securing digital assets for leading exchanges, custodians, and financial enterprises, Blockdaemon has positioned itself as a key player in the evolving world of digital finance.