Beatrice O'Carroll Joining Kadena as Strategic Advisor to Strengthen Institutional Growth and DeFi Initiatives

Kadena, the industry-leading scalable Layer 1 Proof of Work blockchain, is excited to announce the appointment of Beatrice O'Carroll as a Strategic Advisor. O'Carroll’s deep institutional experience and crypto market knowledge will be instrumental in Kadena’s continued growth. The timing of the appointment is aligned with an upcoming bridge to the Kadena ecosystem.

O'Carroll, a long-time advocate for decentralized finance, has been a prominent figure in the crypto space since 2015. Before her work in digital assets, she held senior positions at leading financial institutions, including Citibank, Deutsche Bank, and Merrill Lynch. Her transition to digital assets saw her taking on leadership roles at itBit (now Paxos) and Circle, where she led sales & relationship management globally for Circle’s OTC trading desk and the Poloniex exchange.

“Kadena is redefining what's possible in blockchain by delivering innovative, scalable solutions that are purpose-built for institutional adoption,” said O'Carroll. “My focus has always been on empowering financial independence; I’m thrilled to join the legendary team at Kadena to help drive the next phase of market evolution.”

O'Carroll’s dedication to the crypto space, particularly her work in institutional sales and business development, positions her perfectly to advise Kadena as it continues to build solutions that drive widespread blockchain adoption. Her volunteer work with Hour Children, an organization that supports incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in Queens, NY, underscores her commitment to community empowerment and social impact aligned with Kadena’s ideologies.

“I am delighted to welcome Beatrice to Kadena. Her extensive experience in both traditional financial and crypto markets, along with her deep commitment to DeFi, will be invaluable as Kadena continues to expand its leadership in blockchain solutions,” said Stuart Popejoy, CEO of Kadena.

Kadena continues to build momentum in 2024, with Beatrice O'Carroll joining other distinguished key appointment advisors, including Former Thiel Executive Alana Ackerson, Nitin Gaur (Founder of IBM Blockchain Labs), and the appointment of Annelise Osborne as Chief Business Officer. With this growing team, Kadena is well-positioned to advance its mission of providing secure, scalable, and decentralized infrastructure for the next generation of financial technology.

About Kadena

Kadena was founded in 2017 by Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino, who developed JP Morgan’s first blockchain and led the SEC’s Crypto Committee. Kadena is the only scalable Layer 1 Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain in the industry, offering unmatched infrastructure-grade performance for decentralized applications. With its smart contract language, Pact, Kadena empowers developers and businesses to build with confidence, supporting mass adoption of blockchain technology.