Arun Kumar Yadav
Blockchain Solutions Architect & Advisor
- Role
- Chief Technology Officer at Maalchain
- Location
- New Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arun Kumar Yadav
I am a CTO and business leader focused on turning blockchain and DeFi into real-world financial infrastructure.Currently, I serve as CTO & Chief Business Officer at MAALChain, where I lead the design and execution of a Layer-1 blockchain, DeFi ecosystem, and tokenization initiatives—including regulatory-facing use cases presented to central banking authorities.In parallel, I am architecting a crypto-funded debit card and DeFi banking platform built on MAALChain, integrating traditional banking APIs and 11+ BINs to make digital finance accessible to underbanked and unbanked populations across Southeast Asia.My work sits at the intersection of- Blockchain & DeFi- Payments, cards, and banking infrastructure- Regulatory-aligned financial innovation- Scalable technology and sustainable business modelsI specialize in building systems that are- Technically robust- Compliance-aware- Scalable across markets- Designed for mass adoption—not just crypto-native usersI collaborate closely with founders, boards, regulators, and financial institutions to translate complex technology into practical, investable, and deployable platforms.Core Focus Areas• CTO / CBO Leadership• Layer-1 & EVM Architecture• DeFi Banking & Payments• Tokenization & Stablecoins• Financial Inclusion with DeFi
Experience
Chief Technology Officer
Apr 2024 — Present · Kuala Lumpur City, MY
Built and launched a production Layer-1 blockchain (Polygon Edge) from zero to mainnet, defining protocol architecture, tooling, and ecosystem strategy.Led development of core infrastructure- Blockchain explorer (MaalScan)- Native DEX (Uniswap-V2 based)- NFT marketplaceDesigned and delivered bond tokenization PoC (retail & wholesale), presented to Bank Negara Malaysia, aligning blockchain design with regulatory expectations.Architected stablecoin minting & supply governance system, enabling controlled issuance and auditability.Oversaw smart contract audits, security standards, and production deployments.Built and led cross-functional teams (engineering, product, ecosystem).Represented the company in regulatory discussions, banking conversations, and strategic partnerships.Quantified Impact- Layer-1 network launched supporting multiple dApps across DeFi & NFTs- Reduced time-to-launch of financial products by ~60% via modular blockchain architecture- Enabled regulatory-facing tokenization use cases previously not feasible on public chains
Education
Jamia Millia Islamia
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
2010 — 2013
Udemy Alumni
Blockchain Development, Information Technology
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