aelf, the leading Layer 1 blockchain network at the forefront of AI and blockchain convergence, announced the appointment of Brian Liang as its first Chief Operating Officer.
“Brian’s arrival at aelf signals a new era for our company as we continue to integrate AI within our blockchain framework,” said Auric, founder of aelf. “His extensive background in managing complex business operations and strategic initiatives in the blockchain and finance sectors makes him the perfect fit to lead aelf’s operational strategies during this transformative phase. We are excited to leverage his expertise to further our mission of creating a vibrant blockchain ecosystem enriched with state-of-the-art AI models and agents.”
As COO, Brian will provide leadership excellence, management, and vision to foster synergies between AI and blockchain technologies within aelf’s ecosystem. His immediate goal at aelf includes optimising business units to accelerate the integration of AI capabilities within aelf’s blockchain infrastructure.
Brian will also play a pivotal role in enhancing operational resilience and prioritisation, delivering more robust and integrated solutions by focusing on cross-functional workflow improvements and infrastructure efficiencies. His leadership will be instrumental in driving strategic partnerships and enhancing aelf’s technological capabilities, thereby expanding the company’s market reach and positioning aelf as a leader in the AI blockchain space.
Brian shares, “The integration of AI and blockchain presents opportunities to innovate and transform industries. With aelf’s vision of creating an AI-synergised blockchain, I am honoured to be contributing to building an environment where AI and blockchain coexist and enhance each other, driving forward groundbreaking solutions and fostering value creation for the Web3 community and beyond.”
Prior to joining aelf, Brian served as Chief Operating Officer at Artifact Labs, a Hong Kong-based Web3 company incubated by South China Morning Post, dedicated to preserving and connecting art, culture, and history on the blockchain while protecting intellectual property rights. He brings extensive experience in finance, having held positions as CEX Advisor at Quantum Fintech Group based in Abu Dhabi and investment director at Peak Group, a Singapore family office focused on investing in Web3 and blockchain companies. Brian also serves on the board of Coinhako, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore.
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