Institutional-Grade Crypto Finance
CLST revolutionizes digital asset lending by bringing traditional financial rigor to the crypto debt market. As lead developer, I architected the platform enabling:
- Peer-to-peer institutional lending between hedge funds, trading firms, and crypto banks
- Automated collateral management with real-time valuation
- One-click financial data sharing for counterparty risk assessment
- Wallet-to-wallet settlements via Web3.js integration
Technical Architecture
Core Stack
- Backend: Node.js with Express for high-throughput loan processing
- Frontend: React dashboard for institutional traders
- Blockchain: Web3.js with MetaMask Institutional integration
- Security: Institutional-grade key management solutions
Key Features Implemented
- Electronic quotation and negotiation system
- Automated loan lifecycle management
- Collateral tracking with multi-wallet support
- Transaction reporting compliant with financial standards
Innovation Highlights
Solving Market Failures
- Eliminates opaque counterparty risk plaguing crypto lending
- Replaces manual processes with automated bilateral negotiations
- Provides real-time collateral visibility for borrowers/lenders
Technical Breakthroughs
- Hybrid architecture blending traditional finance APIs with blockchain
- Support for both secured and unsecured institutional loans
- First platform to enable fiat-crypto cross-margining
Impact & Recognition
- Secured $8M seed funding from Coinbase Ventures, Kraken Ventures, and DCG
- Onboarded 40+ institutional clients during soft launch
- Processed $120M+ in loan volume within first 6 months
- Featured in Business Wire for bridging TradFi and crypto debt markets
My Contributions
As lead developer:
- Designed core loan processing engine in Node.js
- Implemented Web3.js integration for institutional wallets
- Built React interfaces for complex financial workflows
- Architected real-time collateral tracking system
- Led team transitioning from MVP to production platform