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Pedro Febrero

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I am Pedro Febrero, a Portugal-based economist turned blockchain architect with nine years of experience building decentralized applications.

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I am Pedro Febrero, a Portugal-based economist turned blockchain architect with nine years of experience building decentralized applications. I specialise in smart contract development, DeFi protocol engineering, and full-stack Web3 solutions.

I’ve delivered production-grade blockchain infrastructure for gaming, NFT, and financial applications since 2016, and I thrive on scalable design, security, and cross-functional leadership.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Head of Crypto Research · DiamondNXTJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Spearheading the company's blockchain engineering division and architecting bespoke Web3 solutions; leading research initiatives, evaluating ecosystem trends, and aligning technical delivery with business strategy.

Strategic Adviser · BridgeWhatJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Strategic adviser on blockchain and DeFi initiatives; provided thought leadership, project scoping, and advisory support to partners.

VP of Web3 Engineering · RealFevrJan 2022 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs

Directed technical strategy for Web3 integration across a sports NFT gaming platform; engineered ERC-721 and ERC-1155 implementations, DeFi components, and cross-functional product integration; led architecture decisions and audits; oversaw Node.js/Express backend, React frontend, and Graph data pipelines.

Cryptocurrency Researcher & Analyst · Quantum EconomicsMar 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos
Co-Host · CryptoCafe PodcastMar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
Head of Blockchain · RealFevrJan 2019 – Dec 2022 · 4 yrs
Lecturer · Multiple UniversitiesJan 2018 – Dec 2025 · 8 yrs
Founder (Non-Executive) · BityondDec 2016 – Present · 10 yrs

Education

BSc Economics · ISCTE Business School, Lisbon2008 – 2013

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