Ep.40 - Michal Pospieszalski and Chris Odom, MatterFi: Revolutionizing Crypto with AI

Michal Pospieszalski is the CEO of MatterFi, a company that’s revolutionizing the crypto space with its chain-agnostic processing system, enabling real-time, secure cryptocurrency transactions without relying on a blockchain. Under his leadership, MatterFi allows banks to securely store digital assets, helps exchanges prevent theft and fraud, and enables companies to launch their own ICOs and STOs while maintaining compliance. The platform also supports seamless atomic swaps, tap-and-pay functionality, and interoperability across different blockchains, all within a user-friendly framework. With a background in computer science from the University of Virginia and a history of contributing to some of the world’s most secure crypto algorithms, he’s making cryptocurrency as accessible as traditional payment systems like PayPal. Additionally, he’s the co-founder of Rune Wallet, an innovative off-chain and on-chain wallet solution providing unmatched security and user autonomy for crypto transactions.

Chris Odom is an accomplished innovator in blockchain and financial cryptography, best known as the creator of the Open-Transactions financial crypto library—a foundational tool in the world of secure digital finance. With extensive experience as a C++ developer, software engineering manager, and Agile Scrum Master, he has driven innovation as a startup CTO, particularly in the fields of fintech and blockchain technology. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Director of MatterFi, he’s focused on advancing secure crypto processing and payments. Known for his excellent communication skills, humility, and approachable nature, he’s not just a leader but also a team player with a wealth of public speaking experience. Together, they’re working on groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in the crypto and fintech space.