# Michiel Degruytere
Discovering the real problem, designing a custom solution, then finding the most capable people to help to solve the problem is what I do.

Currently I'm assisting and advising xx.network, facilitating a company transformation and applying my new milestone based approach

## Contact Information

- **Email:** [e-mail]
- **Signal:** [m_f.27](https://signal.me/#eu/EZUUAoLavEj-VBIRjt2vXGbZKwE1XH171q4NjbPLtfNAP6hJK7JJ8JMuaEpC94ku)
- **Telegram:** [@Dragon_Mf](https://t.me/dragon.mf)
- **Twitter:** [0x_m_f](https://x.com/0x_m_f)
- **GitHub:** [DeBelg](https://github.com/DeBelg)
- **Signal:** [m_f.27](https://signal.me/#eu/EZUUAoLavEj-VBIRjt2vXGbZKwE1XH171q4NjbPLtfNAP6hJK7JJ8JMuaEpC94ku)
- **LinkedIn:** [Michiel Degruytere](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michiel-degruytere)

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## Summary

Blockchain & startup project leader with 7 years of experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives in privacy, security, and decentralized technologies.
Proven track record of building relationships across the Ethereum ecosystem, organizing large-scale events, delivering security-focused projects, and fostering collaboration between diverse contributors.

Skilled in simplifying complex concepts, milestone-based project execution, and facilitating alignment across organizations.

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## Web3 Achievements

- [Closing Keynote at Web3Summit in Berlin](https://docs.proton.me/doc?mode=open&volumeId=yFG-yTcGe81g8N6mGgaZGsaPHEbApsdzuYMb-3aUuqbydvwvws8oIOiZA2t62AnsK7RwxeO_QbqKKTpbzcGb9w%3D%3D&linkId=18cNh6gw4QmD_AMQgzf6S4hnnG3CiSGpohtJlV4pcB5G9xmXO4JCW8aMf2tGuaGIDw7JneDromGOH-BtOnFeSQ%3D%3D)

- Speaker at [ProtocolBerg v2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WvcqnhigIo)
- Other public speaking includes ([view all here](https://drive.proton.me/urls/CC1FQXM73W#2lUYnHggP0IW))
- ETHDam
- ETHPrague
- ETHCluj
- EThWarsaw
- [Speaker at Devcon VII: A new Cypherpunk Generation (not recorded)](https://app.devcon.org/schedule/3H39WT)

- 6 Hackathon current winstreak (see below for information)

- Main organiser of [W3PN_Hacks](https://hackathon.web3privacy.info/), a 72hour event during Berlin Blockchain Week including the technological agnostic privacy/security hackathon, side events, art performances, and a rave. You can see the [aftermovie here (click)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97madHNGXtk). Total cost of event >45.000EUR. Facilitated a collaboration with [Ftc](https://www.fundingthecommons.io/) to setup a week long of activities in the same venue.
- Raised 30.000EUR for privacy for the non-profit Web3PrivacyNow
### Hackathon Achievements

- **CarnationFM**
Winner at ethBerlin4
[Twitter Announcement](https://x.com](https://x.com/ETHBerlin/status/1813154846612013329))
[Project](https://projects.ethberlin.org/submissions/364/)
Ongoing progress/Github: [carnation.fm](https://carnation.fm)
Featured on [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/07/16/carnationfm-a-decentralized-radio-playing-songs-with-encrypted-hidden-messages) and on [Binance](http://binance.com/en/square/post/2024-07-16-carnationfm-encrypted-messaging-through-music-10864283067234)
A stenographic encryption system utilising a decentralised radio as a front to hide encrypted messages in audio files.

- **Dust.OPS**
Winner & Finalist of ETHPrague 2025 organised by ETHGlobal
[Twitter announcement](https://x.com/ETHGlobal/status/1929175656421839280)
[Project](https://ethglobal.com/showcase/dust-ops-uk2n7)
A cross-chain token sweeper with optional privacy router.
- **Underwei**
Second place at Othentic/Eigenlayer Hackathon
[Twitter Announcement](https://x.com/0xOthentic/status/1812830142177186162)
[Project](https://github.com/Benoitded/UnderWei)
A cross-chain P2P bridge that addresses major security risks of existing bridges:
- No mint & burn mechanism for tokens
- No oracle utilization
- No large liquidity pools

- **Swarm.Security**

Winner Nethermind - AgentArena Bounty 2025
[Project](https://ethglobal.com/showcase/swarmsecurity-qasg1)

- Multi-persona agent system for smart contract auditing
- Cost of 01-20cents per contract
- 25 different agents specialised with recent breach examples

- **RE:verdi**
Second place at EthPrague
[Project](https://devfolio.co/projects/reverdi-d60a)

- **DEWDROP.**
ETHBrussels - Worldcoin Public Good Prize.
[Project](https://ethglobal.com/showcase/dewdrop-nyhug)

- **People's Choice Winner at Infinite Hackathon Bogota**

[Proof Of Win](https://collectors.poap.xyz/token/5729791)
A hypothesis of applying LaPlace Demon on top of blockchain. We actually gamed the system here. More information on request

### Events/Other achievements:

- Organiser & founder of hackerhotel a decentralized living experiment. ([twitter](https://x.com/hackerhotel_xyz))
- [Co-organiser of Cypherpunk Congres](https://lu.ma/w3pn-meetup-devcon7) with 3847 registrations
- [Organiser of Cypherave](https://lu.ma/gqmn3nsl) with 2161 registrations
- [Co-Organiser of Hacktivism Hub](https://forum.devcon.org/t/sea-community-hub-proposal-hacktivism/3793)

- Organized the Logos Launch Event, during ETHcc 2023
[Event Details](https://lu.ma/LogosOnline)

#### [Full list of events here](https://hackmd.io/@m-f-/events)

## Work Experience

### No-Title @ xx.network
2024, Current
- Created 2 solutions regarding public bounties
- [Sleeve Wallet integration](https://forum.xx.network/t/xxb-2025-002-sleeve-wallet-single-seed-modification/7256/5) (in process)
- [Secure extension for Haven](https://forum.xx.network/t/xxb-2024-003-haven-browser-extension-implementation/7056/15): Moving KV values from local storage to isolated extension storage (being audited)
- [Transmission](https://forum.xx.network/t/announcement-marketing-transformation-token-analysis/7299) of xx.network: design, brand, marketing, and tokenengineering
- Managing a dedicated team of 3 engineers, 1 designer, 1 copy writer

### Core @ [web3privacy](web3privacy.info)
2024- 2025
- Managed a small team of open-source contributors and engineers to build out explorer.web3privacy.info
- Creating strategies regarding products with a focus on privacy.
- Designed the [privacy audit service](https://hackmd.io/2IRrRsLcQyKo1XOwAFABBA)
- (Co-)organizing events --> Production/general organisation/Event design. (W3PN_Hacks, Cypherpunk Congress BKK, Meetups)
- Fundraising (€30.000+)

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### Core (Tech Writing & Marketing) [logos.co](https://logos.co) ([Status.im](https://Status.im))

**April 2023 - December 2023 | Remote**

- [Simplified complex matters](#📚-Written-Work) for various audiences.
- Organized the [Logos.co](https://Logos.co) Launch event in Paris.
- Initiated, led, and maintained the Logos Spaces Campaign, scaling to all business units.

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### Co-Founder, [Foragers.io](https://Foragers.io) | Stop Selling Your Time

**December 2022 - April 2023 | Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands**

- Wrote whitepaper, secured funding, and established processes and partnerships.
- Worked on front-end development in Angular & React.
- Clients included: radicle.xyz (developer relations), [xspectar.com](https://xspectar.com) (whitepaper).

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### Freelancer, MF DG LTD

**March 2020 - Present | Remote**

- Operated as a freelancer, proposing, creating, executing, and managing projects.
- Provided consulting services in blockchain, real estate, finance, and business consulting.
- Worked on various web3/blockchain projects, including management consulting, event organization, developer relations, and technical writing.

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### Founder, [Namai.nl](https://Namai.nl) | Privacy First Real Estate Agency

**March 2020 - December 2021 | Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands**

- Designed MVP and grew service to €20k+ revenue in 4 months.
- Created privacy & security workflows for sensitive data.
- Built front-end of [degruytere.com](https://degruytere.com) for apartment rentals.

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### VP of Sales, [Belinus](https://belinus.com) | Solar Energy

**September 2020 - October 2020 | Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands**

- Responsible for B2B sales of solar panels to distributors in the Belgian market.
- Short project that concluded due to COVID-19 supply chain issues and organizational restructuring.

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### Strategic Relations, Assent Compliance Inc

**October 2019 - June 2020 | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands**

- Top global performer in April 2020.
- Second hire in the European team, alongside Managing Director.
- Responsible for outreach, training new personnel, and improving conversion rates.
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### Co-Founder, Dot.

**April 2019 - October 2019 | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands**
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### Freelance Business Consultant, [Growack](https://growack.com)

**April 2019 - June 2019 | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands**
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### Account & Traffic Manager Belgium, [Knaek](https://www.knaek.be)

**January 2019 - April 2019 | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands**
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### Business Writer, ODD Continent

**February 2019 - March 2019 | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands**
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### Headhunter, [Cloud9 Staffing (now Nimble Recruitment)](https://www.nimbl-recruitment.com)

**September 2018 - December 2018 | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands**
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## 🛠️ Skills

- **Project Management**
- **Technical Writing**
- **Solution Design**
- **Technical Marketing**
- **Proposals & Strategy**
- **Research & Consulting**
- **Lightweight Software Development** (HTML/CSS/JS,React, web3.js/ether.js, python)
- **Blockchain Integrations & serverside systems**
- **Team Creation**
- **0 to 1 Execution**
- **Event organisation**

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## 🌐 Languages

- **English**
- **German (Limited Working Experience)**
- **Dutch**
- **French**
- **Flemish**
- **Spanish (Basics)**

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## 🔍 Freelance Projects in Web3
- **web3privacy.info**: 3rd paid Core-Contributor, fundraising, lead [explorer](https://explorer.web3privacy.info), privacy hackathon creator, privacy audit creator.
- **Logos.co:** Technical writing, technical marketing, proposals & strategy
- **Xspectar.com:** Whitepaper, research, consulting, and writing
- **Radicle.xyz:** [DevRel work](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ro5W_E-qMbPlTPb167SF5usLVL2uPQhUlmCP0jt2Ihc/edit?usp=sharing) alongside early drips documentation (sunsetted)
- xx.network creating [secure KV extension](https://forum.xx.network/t/xxb-2024-003-haven-browser-extension-implementation/7056)

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## 🔬 Current Research Topics
- **Post-Quantumn encryption systems within blockchain**
- **Scoring mechanisms within privacy**
- **Network packets analysis (privacy audit)**
- **Security & Privacy within Blockchain**
- **Gamification**
- **Guerrilla Marketing**

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## 📚 Written Work

- **Fractal.ID breach - Interview & facts directly from the hacker**
[Article](https://hackmd.io/@7veHo9V5QuuMVFc_R7KTGA/SyJogUKuC)

- **Web3Privacy Articles**
**[Privacy Audit Checklist](https://hackmd.io/@7veHo9V5QuuMVFc_R7KTGA/S1YBoPuh0)
[Explorer: Scoring mechanism breakdown](https://mirror.xyz/0x0f1F3DAf416B74DB3DE55Eb4D7513a80F4841073/s9flkE6tMaJ4f2tzWu-FmDy7Zx_TRPe3jdXr2iYmYH0)
[Learn how to submit your project here](https://mirror.xyz/0x0f1F3DAf416B74DB3DE55Eb4D7513a80F4841073/Ri2ZMIq6Os-ZKQyT_l6a5F1-gJURySvvwNRKzBvNpWM)
[Learn how to edit an existing project here](https://mirror.xyz/0x0f1F3DAf416B74DB3DE55Eb4D7513a80F4841073/yDbRRq8FjSogK7iUWdiRKkm54wvx6DgRt99gFuineuY)
[About Explorer](https://hackmd.io/@7veHo9V5QuuMVFc_R7KTGA/HJZ3aZSekl)
[Your Time to Shine Light on Privacy](https://mirror.xyz/0x0f1F3DAf416B74DB3DE55Eb4D7513a80F4841073/-Vu8UYstwv1Br4XVTfoUYHFu24S77aezdSY4IM1FUV4)**
- **Time Became Corn**
[Article](https://medium.com/@mf_60314/time-became-corn-94248f9959af)

- **Codex EF Kick-Off**
[Blog Post](https://blog.codex.storage/codex-and-ethereum-foundation-kick-off/)

- **Waku Roadmap**
[Document](https://hackmd.io/@7veHo9V5QuuMVFc_R7KTGA/ryoVCqUBR)

- **Scaling Waku**
[Blog Post](https://blog.waku.org/scaling-waku-progress-update/)

- **xSpectar Whitepaper (First, 2022 edition)**
[Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hDNtmYQcc3_GcBSlgHjbTRPYpLy32HQ1R3dHofpSqEE/edit?usp=sharing/)

- **Foragers.io Whitepaper**
[Document](https://www.docdroid.net/bXW6hVb/foragersviablepaper-pdf)

- **LaPlace Demon on Blockchain (Co-Authored)**
[Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yuh6evYp-t5vZ4QSFhqMpVa_bQrNO96AjHcY5tzaAkI/edit#)
[Presentation](https://www.canva.com/design/DAFOkJYnUr8/KCHGFfyA1PFLJWp00Tzhww/view)

- **Radicle.XYZ Sunsetting of Upstream**
[Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ro5W_E-qMbPlTPb167SF5usLVL2uPQhUlmCP0jt2Ihc/edit?usp=sharing)

## 🎨 Hobby/Fun

- **Fashion Design**
- **Organising Music Events** (on & off web3, info upon request)
- **Gravel Bicycle Riding** (Giant Revolt 0)
- **Bouldering:** Grade 5c/6a
- **Skiing:** Double Black (Max speed 113km/h), Freeriding in areas such as Mont Blanc/Chamonix
- **Nomading:** Every 3-6 months since 2022, I have been changing my base in Europe and building my own administrative framework around it

## Side Projects & Contributions

- [ahora.studio](https://ahora.studio) (2025)
- Blockravers (2023/24/25)
- MF fashion (2019 & 2022)
- Commissioned (legal) graffiti (2020)
- Coffee 4 Musicians (2020)
- Dutch Tutoring (2019)
- Webdev (2018-now)
- Registation (2024/25)
- HackerHotel (2024)
- Cypherave 1/2 (2024/25)
- Financial Controller VVE MHP (2021/22)
- DJ (2020/21/22/23/24/25)
- Modeling (2019/25)
- Lightroast.agency (2024)
- BioInk3D EU Horizon Proposal (2022)
- [Sound Nuisance research Waag (2020)](https://waag.org/nl/article/amsterdam-sounds-op-het-marie-heinekenplein/)
- EU Youth Embassy (2016)
- [Hacktivsm Hub - Devcon Bangkok](https://forum.devcon.org/t/sea-community-hub-proposal-hacktivism/3793) (2024)
- [Privacy Hub - Devconnect Buenos Aires](https://forum.devcon.org/t/arg-community-hub-privacy-on-ethereum/7858) (2025)
- [Moderating ZK-Pannel Fhenix Encryption day](https://luma.com/e9ces3lr?tk=4y2eZW) (2025)
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