Overview
Shield is a company offering B2B on/off ramp services for crypto transactions. Shield’s mission is to build stablecoin rails for cheap and fast international trade across the Western World. The company is licensed in the European Union and is in the process of obtaining licensing in the United States.
Founders and Key Members
- Emmanuel Udotong (also known as eman.eth): Co-founder at Shield. Emmanuel has a background in Sociology from Princeton University and has experience in building startups. He has previously worked at McKinsey in San Francisco and Lagos.
- Luis Carchi: Co-founder and CTO. Luis has a background from Princeton University and has previously worked at Facebook.
Operations and Services
Shield focuses on providing efficient and compliant on/off ramp services for businesses engaging in crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto transactions. This facilitates the integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream trade and offers businesses a reliable method to handle crypto transactions.
Projects and Involvement
- Participated in the Aleph event series, including Aleph Week Recap, indicating a commitment to engaging with the broader crypto and blockchain community.
- Engaged with Get Shield, highlighting a focus on identifying and securing potential vulnerabilities in digital transactions.
Community Engagement
- Actively involved in developing community wiki projects to map and capture the complex interactions and insights occurring within the Aleph community.
- Collaborating with Hunter Horsfall and others to build a digital record capturing various unstructured data sources, such as transcripts and chat communications, using platforms like Obsidian to create an accessible knowledge graph.
Always Down For
- Emmanuel Udotong: Enjoys active pursuits like lifting, padel, and beach activities. He also participates in social events such as dinners, happy hours, and music-related activities.
Future Plans
Shield aims to broaden its regulatory approvals and expand its services to more countries, enhancing international trade efficiency with stablecoin rails.
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