Shardeum, an autoscaling EVM-based blockchain, announces the appointment of Chris Chabot as Head of Open Source.
Chris has a proven track record of building and leading product and developer teams, making him a valuable addition to Shardeum’s leadership. Chris brings a wealth of experience to Shardeum and has led global teams as Head of International Developer Relations at Twitter and Head of Developer Relations for Google+. As the Head of Open Source, Chris will collaborate with developers to spearhead the creation of new and groundbreaking Web3 experiences on a protocol known for its unparalleled speed and cost-effective transactions.
In his new role, Chris will play a pivotal part in fostering a collaborative and transparent environment within the Shardeum open-source community. He will be instrumental in driving innovation and contributing to the broader ecosystem, reflecting Shardeum’s commitment to excellence and community-driven development.
Commenting on his appointment, Nischal Shetty, Cofounder, Shardeum said, “We are delighted to welcome Chris Chabot to our team at Shardeum. While Web3 has been growing rapidly, very little progress has been made on open-source initiatives in the ecosystem. His experience and dedication to open-source values align seamlessly with our mission. Chris’ experience will undoubtedly elevate our efforts at fostering an open-source culture in Web3.”
Chris also expressed his excitement about joining Shardeum, stating, “I am thrilled to be part of Shardeum and contribute to their dynamic open-source community. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of technological possibilities and drive positive change through innovation.”
The Indian tech landscape is expanding, and open-source principles are vital, especially as we navigate the complexities of Web3. The appointment of the Head of Open Source at Shardeum reflects our commitment to empowering developers and entrepreneurs across India to leverage open-source practices, fostering innovation and driving positive change in the digital realm. Additionally, by embracing open source, we open doors to endless possibilities, encouraging the community to contribute, iterate, and innovate in ways we may have never imagined.
About Shardeum
Shardeum is an EVM based, autoscaling layer-1 blockchain deploying dynamic state sharding. Dynamic state sharding helps keep gas fees low and TPS high as participation grows. Shardeum performs consensus at the transaction level and lowers the computational power needed for validator nodes. This consensus mechanism makes it possible for anyone to run a node while increasing decentralization.