Jean-Paul Faraj

Jean-Paul Faraj is a longtime crypto enthusiast, and recovering Wells Fargo account holder. He’s worked on community, partnerships, and business development at projects like Unstoppable Games (an onchain space MMO), Braavos Wallet, and now leads BD at Bankless. When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him in the Pacific Northwest with his fiancée and dog, foraging mushrooms, making music, or catching a live show.

Articles

Analysis

Safenet: The Security Layer Crypto Has Been Missing

Safe launched a decentralized validator network that blocks malicious transactions before they execute. Here's how it works and why it matters.

Jean-Paul Faraj · 6 months ago

Analysis

The Stablecoin Interest Crackdown

Digital dollars, bank deposits, and the fight over who gets the risk-free rate

Jean-Paul Faraj · 7 months ago

Analysis

The Crypto Industry After Crypto-Natives

Crypto is entering a new era in 2026, and its builders are chasing a new cohort of users.

Jean-Paul Faraj · 9 months ago

Analysis

Morpho Vaults V2: The Latest DeFi Breakthrough

Is this the missing link between TradFi and DeFi?

Jean-Paul Faraj · 11 months ago

How Tos

Starknet’s Big BTCFi Bet: Bitcoin Staking Goes Live

Starknet’s BTCFi rollout combines staking, incentives, and institutional support. It's an execution-first strategy toward Bitcoin–Ethereum dual settlement.

Jean-Paul Faraj · 12 months ago

Opinion

5 Crypto Frontiers That Could Shape the Next Decade

Crypto is often accused of chasing the next shiny thing, but these five frontiers feel both early and enduring.

Jean-Paul Faraj · 1 year ago