About
Crypto is challenging. I have been full-time in the crypto industry for over 8 years, gaining valuable insights along the way. During this time, I have been involved in innovative projects such as Fantom, Elrond, Cosmos, IOTX, and REN. I have also contributed to the web3 community for over 8 years and worked with Australian and UAE regulators (ASIC, DIFC, ADGM) to legalize DAOs and smart contract frameworks in 2019.
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In 2015, I came across Ethereum and dropped out of my computer science program at Stanford to start running Bitcoin and Ethereum Meetups in Sydney.
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In 2016, I wanted to learn more about blockchain and DTLs, so I decided to form a small blockchain and crypto research firm—Blockchain Partners. We were the third crypto research firm alongside Sigma Prime.
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In late 2017, I joined the Fantom Foundation as an advisor, and in 2018, I was promoted to Head of Innovation & Director of Fantom Innovation Labs, working alongside Andre Cronje
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In 2019, as part of Fantom's expansions, I worked with governments to implement blockchain solutions and legalize DAOs and smart contracts.
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In late 2019, I was appointed by the Dubai Future Council as an advisor to lead the Dubai Blockchain Foresight Initiative 2020. In under 8 months, the initiative involved collaboration with over 30 Dubai government and private sector entities, 4 UAE regulators, 30 international companies, and 20 domain experts, working with over 160 stakeholders, including UAE peer reviewers and international experts. We managed to identify over 60 Dubai-native blockchain use cases, refining these to 21 key applications.
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In late 2020, I started Openmesh and have been working nonstop since. For the past 4 years, I've been working on the Openmesh Network, focusing on developing a new type of cloud infrastructure and a distributed network for data and compute that eliminates the need for a middleman. Openmesh brings the best of AWS, IPFS, Chainlink, BitTorrent, and Oracle Cloud into one solution. It's designed to be distributed and immutable by nature, providing universal access while preventing interference from regulators, governments, corporations, and its creators themselves.
Openmesh is a new kind of open-source cloud infrastructure deployment service that enables P2P cloud and data warehousing and analytics capabilities. It is also a global open data network designed to store crucial global data without a middleman. Openmesh Xnode Studio is a web-based platform for infrastructure design, development, and management. It enables non-technical users to quickly build web2 and web3 infrastructure applications such as data clouds, infrastructure, data APIs, and analytics in minutes, rather than weeks.
Openmesh serves as the internet's open data fabric, offering endless possibilities.
Why open and immutable? It's widely acknowledged that data and information are the most valuable commodities globally—more so than oil or gold. Without high-quality and reliable data, the functionality of websites, apps, and the entire internet would cease.
The major issue lies in the fact that a small number of private corporations control and own 90% of the world's data and global IT infrastructure, which raises concerns about trust.
What worries me the most is that these companies also possess significant AI capabilities and are engaged in a competition to demonstrate superiority, often prioritizing narratives on Wall Street over technological innovation. This scenario presents a dangerous combination: the world's data, IT infrastructure, and AI power concentrated in the hands of a few corporations, increasing the likelihood of mistakes and disasters with far-reaching consequences.
Some may argue that this concentration of power is an inevitable consequence of technological progress. However, we're at a critical juncture where we must recognize and address these threats seriously. History has repeatedly shown that concentrated power and greed can lead to corruption, scandals, and even wars.
Corporations may have ethical and legal obligations, but their primary goal is profit, which can conflict with the greater good. It's unrealistic to expect all corporations to prioritize societal well-being over financial gain.
Looking ahead, if we envision a future where mega-corporations control planetary-scale data and IT infrastructure, it raises questions about governance and the impact on humanity's future.
In a democratic society, decisions about the greater good should not be entrusted to a single company or a small group of individuals. We should strive for shared decision-making rather than granting unilateral authority to corporations.
So, what alternatives do we have? What kind of future should we strive for? Personally, I envision a world where trust is established through mathematics and cryptographic principles, verified by independent validators. I advocate for a world where data and information are freely accessible to everyone, as making data immutable and universally available can yield greater benefits than allowing a select few to control it.
Openmesh aims to build the next generation of open and immutable infrastructure that will shape the internet's trajectory over the next 10-20 years. As the largest open web3 data lake, it currently covers approximately 80% of the crypto and web3 ecosystem. In 2024 and 2025, our goal is to expand its global data coverage to include public health records, traditional finance, and scientific data.
Projects & Initiatives
2020 - 2024 | Openmesh, Decentralized oracles, and cloud network [Web3 Protocol & Project, Docs, Code]
2022 - 2024 | Xnode & Xnode Studio, infrastrture as a service solution [v3, Product, Docs, Studio, Code]
2023 | Fusion, no code apps and dApp development environment [Concept, Code]
2023 | ChainGraph, Opensource LLM project for web3 [Initiative]
2023 | Openmesh Academy [Initiatives, Link]
2023 | OpenD/I - Open Data and Open Infrastrture Summit [Summit, ODI 2023]
2023 | DeFiGraph, ChatGPT for decentralized finance industry [RFP]
2022 | Pythia, web3 big data and analytics platform [Product, X, Pro, Docs, Code]
2022 | Eta X, unbiased DeFi aggregator & bulk smart order router [Product, Research, Pro, Analytics, Code]
2022 | Web3 Data Standardization [Framework]
2021 | OpenAPIs, free web3 data to anyone, from anywhere, anytime [Product, Ref, Docs, Code]
2021 | OpenR&D, web3 version of Upwork to manage projects and people [Product, Link, Docs, Code]
2021| Deeplink, introducing big data, and deep learning to smart contracts [Web3 Protocol, Code]
2021 | Cnidaria, an on-chain AI agent which able to run on-chain queries [Code]
2021 | DeepBrew, Connecting off-chain deep learning to on-chain Ethereum [On-chain game, Code, Research]
2020 | Open Trasnaparcy and Governance framework for web3 projects [OpenInfra & OpenAccounting]
2021 | L3A Open Data Streaming Suite (ODSS) [Product, Doc]
2021 | Automated Chart pattern recognition infrastructure(ACPRI) [Framework]
2020 | GDA Fund, CEX & DEX Backtesting engine [Concept]
2020 | Emmar Properties, Equity fractionalisation [Mini project]
2020 | ADGM & DIFC, Smart contracts legalization [Government collaboration]
2020 | Openmetrics, unified schema, and data reference for web3 data [Product]
2020 | Smart Dubai & ADGM, DAO legal framework [Framework]
2020 | Dubai Future Foundation, Foresight [Appointmmet Letter]
2019 | Fantom, Smart City [Initiatives, Link]
2018 | Fantom, Service Design Blueprint [Framework, Link]
2018 | Fantom Foundation: Consensus as service for Smart Cities, Fantom Service Design Blueprint
2019 | Dubai Government, SmartCity DLTs [Initiatives]
2019 | GDA, DD framework for DeFi [Framework]
2017 | Blockchain Partners, ICO Due Diligence [Framework, Link]
GDA Fund, tail risk hedging digital asset research firm [Firm, Link]
Speaking & Media
Media
Business News Australia, “Openmesh founder pumps US$8m into web3 challenger to data oligopoly” [Link],
Fantom Foundation, “The Fantom Dubai Recap” [Link]
Altcoinbuzz, “Fantom Update – Community Speaks” [Link]
Unlock, “Blockchain Digitization Use Cases to launch in Dubai UAE’ [Link]
Cryptonews, “New Partnership Will Bring Fantom’s (FTM) Blockchain Tech to Dubai” [Link]
Coinspeaker, “Fantom Enters into a Blockchain Deal with the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed” [Link]
Cointelegraph, “‘Smart Dubai’ Initiative Receives a Boost as DAG Platform Comes On Board” [Link]
Investitin, “Dubai Bets On Blockchain Announcing Major Partnership With Fantom” [Link]
Bitcoininsider , “Fantom Foundation Teams U
Keynotes, presentations & panel talks
A, Hettiarachi, “EthGlobal Keynote [Video][Slides]
A, Hettiarachi, “Decentralized Cloud + Oracle Network Keynote [Event][Slides]
A. Hettiarachi, “Learn Innovations in Data, Cloud, Blockchain, AI, & Web3 Infrastructure Meetup” Keynote [Meetup][Blog], April 11, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “Breakthroughs & Innovations in Web3, Cloud, Blockchains & Crypto Meetup” Keynote [Meetup][Slides], March 28, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “GameFi Intelligence VPLAY presentation, [Slides] Feb 18, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “Future of Cloud Computing”[Video][Slides][Blog], Feb 12, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “AI Meets Web3 (Pythia X) Roadmap Launch” [Blog][Slides], Feb 8, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “Snowflake Partner Network Panel”, [Blog], Feb 29, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “Building Web3 Infrastructure on Equinix Bare Matel” [Blog][Slides]
A. Hettiarachi, “Openmesh’s Vision, Journey, and Roadmap Keynote”, [Slides][Blog] Jan 25, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “World’s Largest Hackathon for Open Data, Smart Contracts, AI and infrastructure final presentation, [Blog][Video], Jan 12, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “Open D/I Hackathon Keynote” [Blog][Video], Jan 12, 2024
A. Hettiarachi, “Open D/I Hackathon Keynote 2” [Blog][Slides][Video], Dec 23, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Double Diamond Presentation [Slides], Dec 21, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Voices Shaping the Future of Open Data and Infrastructure”, [Blog], Dec 21, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “An Overview of Verified Contributors Keynote”, [Blog], Dec 5, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Accelerated Hacking Keynote & Presentation”, Dec 15, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “After Party with Dope Stilo Meterverse Presentation”, [Blog][Link], Dec 6, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “OpenR&D Overview: Navigating the Web3 Frontier”, [Slides], Dec 5, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Shaping Data & Infrastructure for the next 10–20 Years Keynote”, [Slides][Blog], Dec 4, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Design Thinking: Blockchain, and Smart Contract Keynote”, [Blog], Dec 1, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Openmesh V6 Roadmap”, [Slides][Blog], Nov 3, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “DeFiGraph — Knowledge Graph (KG) for DeFi”, [Slides][Blog][RFP], Sep 5, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Powering Applications with Unified APIs keynote, [Blog], Sep 16, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Openmesh Expert Network: Revolutionizing Decentralized Data Infrastructure Keynote”, [Blog], Sep 3, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Unveiling Openmesh: A Journey, Vision, and Culture”, [Slides][Blog], Aug 8, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “ Xnode Keynote, Power of Xnode: A Revolutionary Overview” [Slides][Blog], Apr 19, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Openmesh: Better Governance & Transparency in the Web3 Keynote” [Blog], Apr 10, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Eta X V1: Conservation Function and Pathfinding-based DEX Aggregation and Smart Order Routing, [Slides][Blog], Feb 8, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “Equinix StartUp Program presentation”, [Slides][Blog], Feb 1, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “DeepBrew Presentation”, [Blog], Jan 24, 2023
A. Hettiarachi, “L3 Atom (Openmesh)V4 Introduction Presentation, [Slides][Blog], Dec 16, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “Pathfinding Algorithms for DEX Aggregation and Smart Order Routing”, [Slides][Blog], Sep 30, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “Smart Order Routing: A Comprehensive Guide”, [Slides] [Blog], Sep 29, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “Eta X Project Scope, Stakeholders, Roadmap & Deliverables Presentation to SNET, [Slides][Blog], Sep 22, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “Automated Market Maker Research Presentation” [Blog], Aug 29, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “DeFi Black Swan Presentation”, [Link] Aug 29, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “ProjectX IDE Proof of Concept Demo” [Blog], Aug 3, 2022
A. Hettiarachi & Taylor, J “L3 Atom Technical Overview”, [Video][Blog] Jun 11, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “Launch of the L3 Atom v3.0 Keynote” [Slides][Blog], Feb 18, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “L3 Atom Demo Day” [Slides][Blog], Feb 2, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “GDA’s Mini-Hackathon” [Slides][Blog] Jan 11, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “Data Science Hackathon Keynote”, [Blog], Dec 23, 2021
A. Hettiarachi, “Deeplink: Making Blockchain Smarter and Safer”, [Blog], Apr 13, 2022
A. Hettiarachi, “Project L3 Atom Keynote”, [Full Blog], Dec 10, 2021
A. Hettiarachi “Central Bank of the U.A.E - Applying distributed technologies & smart contracts”, [Blog],
Aug 8, 2020
A. Hettiarachi, ”Foresight Initiative 2020 Presentation - Dubai Blockchain Summit” [Blog], May 10, 2020
A. Hettiarachi, “Smart contracts and DLTs Supply Chains Keynote” [Blog], Apr 25, 2020
A. Hettiarachi, “Industry 4.0: A Global Evolution Keynote” [Link], Apr 10, 2020
A. Hettiarachi, “Dubai Future Council Panel” [Report], Apr 8, 2020
A. Hettiarachi, “Emirates Airlines - Using blockchains for reward programs presentation” [Link], Mar 4, 2020
A. Hettiarachi, “Stablecoins are the Backbone of DeFi”, [Link], Mar 27, 2020
A. Hettiarachi, “Dubai Expo 2020 Austrade Presentation” [Blog] [Slides], Jul 10, 2019
A. Hettiarachi, “Fantom Dubai Smart Government Presentation” [Blog], May 24, 2019
Publications
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, April 12) Openmesh attends AWS Builders Day
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, April 12 ) Xnode Architecture Reference of AWS Deployment
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Mar 27) Openmesh Bi-Weekly Update — March 28, 2024
Hettiarachi, A.(2024, Mar 27) Building the Future Together: A Glimpse into the Openmesh Team Dinner 🌟
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Mar 14) Openmesh Bi-Weekly Update — March 13, 2024
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Feb 29) Openmesh + Snowflake Integration
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Feb 19) Openmesh Weekly Updates (19–02–2024) | A deep look at Pythia and its upcoming roadmap.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Feb 13) Openmesh Meetup Recap: AI Meets Web3 (Pythia X) Roadmap Launch
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Feb 12) Next Meetup: Future of Cloud Computing
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Feb 9) Xnode Resource Aggregation Layer (RAL) PoC
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Feb 8) Openmesh Weekly Updates (08–02–2024) | Equinix Collaboration, Snowflake & Validationcloud
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Feb 2) Raw Research: Xnode V4- Improved Infrastructure Setup
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 31). AI Meets Web3 (Pythia X) Roadmap Launch.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 30). Openmesh v4 & Xnode Roadmap in Collaboration with Equinix.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 30). Openmesh Data Verification & Consensus Updates.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 29). Come and join us at In-Person Office Hours! 🌐✨.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 29). Raw Research: Xnode v4 Improved Infrastructure Setup.
Cromer, H. (2024, Jan 29). Weekly Updates (29–01–2024) | Careers, OpenR&D, Research & Xnode Integrations Openmesh’s weekly community transparency podcast transcript and video.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 26). Raw Research: Multi Deployment Options Research.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 24). Insights from Our Bi-Weekly Sydney Meetup.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 24). Raw Research: Openmesh Network Consensus.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 23). Raw Research: Xnode Data Verification.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 21). Raw Research: Exploring a Decentralized Microservice Architecture for Xnode.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 19). OpenR&D Improvement Report.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 19). HUGE Thanks to 22,243 Applications👏.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 17). What is Unified API?
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 16). Phytia.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 13). Recap of the World’s Largest Hackathon for Open Data, Smart Contracts, AI and infrastructure: Meet the Winners!
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 8). Xnode.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 7). Welcoming Our New Hires: A Wave of Talent Joins Openmesh Succeeding the Open D/I Hackathon.
Hettiarachi, A. (2024, Jan 4). 🚀 Open D/I Hackathon Winners Announcement & After Party! 🎉.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 27). 🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 26). Open D/I Hackathon Pitch Night.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 19). Get Ready for the Big Day! The Friday OpenD/I Pitch Night.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 19). Hackathon FAQ.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 15). Intense Hacking Day 01.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 15). Accelerated Hacking Day for New Participants.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 15). Everything You Need To Know about OpenD/I Hackathon 2023.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 13). Openmesh Afterparty: The Coolest Hangout Ever!
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 11). Pizza Party Powwow: Friday Feast Fun.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 5). OpenD/I After Party with Dope Stilo.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 5). OpenR&D Overview: Navigating the Web3 Frontier.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 4). Day 1 OpenD/I Hackathon.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 4). The first OpenD/I Summit, 5–7 December, 2023 EST Agenda.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Dec 1). OpenD/I Hackathon: Shaping Data & Infrastructure for the next 10–20 Years.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Nov 29). OpenD/I Hackathon: Forming your team- a video guide.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Nov 29). OpenD/I Speakers: Voices Shaping the Future of Open Data and Infrastructure.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Nov 29). OPEND/I Hackathon In-Person Details.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Nov 29). Hackathon Challenges FAQs.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Nov 29). OPEND/I Hackathon Challenges Live on Devpost.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Nov 3). Openmesh V6 Roadmap.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Nov 3). Join OpenD/I Summit and Hackathon!
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Oct 5). Infrastructure Architecture: Openmesh on Kafka.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Oct 5). Infrastructure Architecture: Openmesh on Kubernetes.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Oct 5). Infrastructure Architecture: Openmesh with Torrents.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Oct 2). Verified Contributor Staking on OpenR&D.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Oct 2). Verified Contributor: Empowering Openmesh DAO Governance.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Sep 24). Openmesh Academy — How to build data products using Pythia Pro.
Taylor, J. (2023, Sep 16). UnifiedAPIs: Technical update.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Sep 16). Openmesh Academy: Powering Applications with Unified APIs.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Sep 5). DeFiGraph — Knowledge Graph (KG) for DeFiJoin Openmesh Ecosystem.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Sep 3). Openmesh Expert Network: Revolutionizing Decentralized Data Infrastructure.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Aug 8). “Unveiling Openmesh: A Journey, Vision, and Culture”.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Aug 8). Join Openmesh Ecosystem.
Taylor, J. (2023, Aug 8). Pythia: An open-source business intelligence tool for mountains of Web3 data.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Apr 19). Power of Xnode: A Revolutionary Overview.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Apr 9). Openmesh: Better Governance & Transparency in the Web3.
Taylor, J. (2023, Apr 5). The Openmesh Network.
Lodge, J. (2023, Feb 8). Eta X V1: Conservation Function and Pathfinding-based DEX Aggregation and Smart Order Routing.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Feb 1). Building Open Data Infrastructure for Web3 without Middleman with Equinix StartUp Program.
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Jan 23). DeepBrew is Live!
Hettiarachi, A. (2023, Jan 21). Invitation to Beta Test New Web3 Analytical Platform.
Lodge, J. (2022, Nov 1). DeepKeeper Litepaper: On-chain Deep Q-learning Agents V 1.2.
Lodge, J. (2022, Oct 12). Impermanent Loss.ipynb.
Lodge, J. (2022, Sept 30). Pathfinding Algorithms for DEX Aggregation and Smart Order Routing.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Sept 30). Machine Learning Applications in DEX Aggregation and Smart Order Routing.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Sept 29). Smart Order Routing: A Comprehensive Guide.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Sept 22). Eta X Project Scope, Stakeholders, Roadmap & Deliverables.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Sept 21). Deep Learning Applications in Decentralised Exchanges.
Hettiarachi, A. & Taylor, J. (2022, Aug 30). Eta X data.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Aug 29). Credit rating score on crypto markets.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Aug 29). Automated Market Maker.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Aug 29). DeFi Black Swan.
Pursani, P. & Lodge, J. (2022, Aug 29). Agent-based reinforcement learning.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Aug 29). DeFi DD Framework.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Aug 29). Machine Learning Applications in DEX Aggregation and Smart Order Routing.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Aug 29). The Complete Guide Smart Order Routing (SOR).
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Aug 24). Execution Engines.
Taylor, J. (2022, Aug 3). ProjectX IDE Proof of Concept.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Jul 17). Applying Deep Learning to Ethereum.
Hettiarachi, A. & Maynoor, T. (2022, Jun 27). Deep-dive: Deep Learning Applications in Decentralised Exchanges.
Taylor, J. (2022, Jun 24). GraphQL On L3 Atom.
Hettiarachi, A. & Taylor, J. (2022, Jun 11). L3 Atom Technical Overview.
Taylor, J. (2022, May 7). 2 More Useful Metrics For Algorithmic Traders, Week 4.
Taylor, J. & Tang, R. (2022, Apr 26). 4 Useful Metrics for Algorithmic Traders, Week 4.
Taylor, J. & Tang, R. (2022, Apr 20). 4 Metrics for Algorithmic Traders, Week 2.
Taylor, J. & Tang, R. (2022, Apr 20). 4 Useful Metrics for Algorithmic Traders, Week 3.
Taylor, J. & Tang, R. (2022, Apr 20). 4 Useful Metrics for Algorithmic Traders.
Stein, G. (2022, Apr 19). An introduction to the possibilities with Deeplink.
Stein, G. (2022, Apr 13). Deeplink: Making Blockchain Smarter and Safer.
Hettiarachi, A. et al (2022, Apr 4). Quick Start — L3 Atom MVP v1.0.
Hettiarachi, A. et al (2022, Mar 23). L3 Atom V2 Release.
Hettiarachi, A., et al (2022, Feb 7). Evaluation of Confusing Web 3.0 Metrics.
Hettiarachi, A. et al (2022, Feb 2). L3 Atom Demo Day
Hettiarachi, A., et al (2022, Jan 24). Metrics for Evaluating Web 3.0: A Deep Dive Into Shitcoin Noise vs. Innovative Economical Models and Cutting-Edge Tokenomics Models.
Hettiarachi, A., et al (2022, Jan 19). Project Fusion.
Hettiarachi, A. (2022, Jan 11). GDA’s Mini-Hackathon Recap.
Hettiarachi, A. & Mashood, R. (2022, Jan 11). High-frequency trading (HFT) Predators.
Hettiarachi, A. (2021, Dec 23). DAY 01 — Data Science Hackathon (22-Dec to 24-Dec).
Hettiarachi, A. & Mashood, R. (2021, Dec 23). Massive efficiency and adaptability gains by using neuromorphic computing in Project L3 Atom.
Hettiarachi, A. & Mashood, R. (2021, Dec 18). Market making mathematical modelling & Project L3 Atomic design principles.
Hettiarachi, A. (2021, Dec 15). GDA Hackathon for Advanced Crypto Trading Technologies.
Hettiarachi, A. & Mashood, R. (2021, Dec 15). High Performance Computing in HFT (high-frequency trading).
Hettiarachi, A. et al (2021, Dec 10). Project L3 Atom.
Hettiarachi, A. (2021, Dec 6). GDA’s novel Automated Chart pattern recognition infrastructure (ACPRI) framework using Deep Learning.
Hettiarachi, A. & Lodge, J. (2021, Nov 24). ACPR: a breakthrough chart pattern recognition tool.
Hettiarachi, A. et al (2021, Nov 24). Removing Noise from Crypto Volume & Liquidity Data (GDA Level I — Level III filters and indicators framework).
Mashood, R. (2021, Nov 24). Documentation Video: GDA Data Lake Automated Deployment.
Hettiarachi, A. & Godfrey, W. (2021, Nov 22). Addressing some of the biggest data problems in crypto.
Hettiarachi, A. (2021, Nov 22). GDA’s Next-Gen Strategy Testing Environment.
Lodge, J. & Hettiarachi, A. (2021, Nov 12). How Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Leverage Nature’s Complexity Engine.
Hettiarachi, A. & Mashood, R. (2021, Nov 12). Gap Analysis: Trade Execution for Cryptocurrency High-Frequency Trading.
Grigoryan, H. (2021, Nov 12). Documentation Video: New Dashboard for Data Feeds.
Grigoryan, H. (2021, Nov 10). Documentation Video: Bybit Orderbook Cloudwatch Dashboard.
Hettiarachi, A. et al (2021, Nov 8). Research Sprint: Hummingbot.
Hettiarachi, A. & Mashood, R. (2021, Oct 20). A Look into Machine Learning for Technical Analysis.
Hettiarachi, A. (2021, Sep 6). Rarity Gold.
Ashton Hettirachi & Stein, G. (2021, Aug 6). Middleware Solutions for the Ethereum Blockchain.
Hettiarachi, A. & Dimovski, C. (2021, Aug 6). Chainlink: Cryptocurrency’s best shot at making DeFi mainstream.
Girimath, A. (2020, Jul 8). Bitcoin Market Update.
Hettiarachi, A. & Girimath, A. (2020, Jun 29). The connection between Bitcoin spot and CME futures: Where is Bitcoin headed?
Hettiarachi, A. & Girimath, A. (2020, Jun 16). Bitcoin Market Update — Price forecast.
Hettiarachi, A. & Girimath, A. (2020, Jun 9). What Bitcoin’s recent difficulty adjustment means for the price?
Hettiarachi, A. & Girimath, A. (2020, Jun 4). Bitcoin Blockchain gets congested, again.
Hettiarachi, A. & Girimath, A. (2020, May 21). Bitcoin’s third halving is done, what now?
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, May 10). Foresight Initiative 2020 | GDAC.
Hettiarachi, A. & Girimath, A. (2020, May 8). Is Bitcoin Still a Safe Haven Asset?
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, May 2). Artificial Intelligence Versus Covid-19: The Digital Defense.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, May 1). Deconstructing the Mystery Behind Yesterday’s Pump.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, May 1). Dubai Blockchain: Elrond & GDA Corporation Exploring Fast Payments & Smart Contract Frameworks.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 29). The Internet of Things Versus Covid-19.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 27). Industry 4.0: China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Begins Testing.
Girimath, A. (2020, Apr 26). Oil Prices, Dow Jones and what the future holds.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 25). The Curious Case of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Adoption in China.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 24). Bitcoin Market Update — April 2020.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 16). Will Bitcoin’s third halving follow cues from other PoW coins?
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 11). Preparing a Portfolio for Climate Change.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 10). Industry 4.0: A Global Evolution.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 8). Emerging Markets.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 8). GDAC Appointment by Dubai Future Council on Blockchain for Dubai Future Foresight Initiative.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 2). DeFi, Ready for the World?
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Apr 1). How will Bitcoin react to the next recession?
Girimath, A. (2020, Mar 29). Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 & India lifts two-year ban.
Hettiarachi, A. (2020, Mar 27). Stablecoins are the Backbone of DeFi.
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Inventions
Dr. Booth (2004)
Dr. Booth is a Mobile Medicare Unit with an automated low-frequency communication system. This was created during the 2004 tsunami when people didn’t have transportation, food, medicine, and communication for a day. Ashton installed a landline using car batteries and antennas. It had a medicine box and served as a communication channel that helped people stuck in small villages communicate with their loved ones, call for medical help, and evacuate.
Smart Traffic Lights (2000)
Smart Traffic Lights consist of pairs of photosensors and logic circuits designed with Boolean logic to help local Sri Lanka police to manage intersection control traffic. It is designed to track how many are on the road to determine which side has more cars to prioritize. There are sensors that are connected to traffic lights to assess which lane to go first.
Digital Astrology Watch (2000)
The Astrology watch predicts your future based on the principles of Astrology. With your birthday, month, and time, it calculates your planets and gives you astrological predictions. The details were encoded into the watch using LED diodes, the same as the outputs.
Voice-Controlled House: Smart House (1999)
Ashton created a system to control his house's equipment, doors, and lights via voice commands whenever he was inside the house. Three pairs of photosensors are embedded inside and outside the door, placed at a specific height parallel to his body build. The additional security feature is an early version of the secret bracelet he wears to send a signal to another pair of photosensors hidden at a specific height of the door.
Low-Cost FM/AM Wool Cone Microphone (1998)
Wool Cone Microphone is a low-cost FM microphone made of wool cones. Ashton's school hall was so big having only one microphone for big occasions, Ashton made a microphone from wool cones he got from his uncle's cone thread factory. He sold these microphones at a low cost. The cone microphones had built-in battery compartments and worked fine.
Volunteering
Dec 2004 - Jun 2005 | Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
A wide range of medical issues is treated by MSF teams, ranging from disease outbreaks to malnutrition to wounds suffered from war zones putting decades of experience to work in order to produce groundbreaking medical research.
Jan 2004 - Mar 2005 | Volunteer/Emergency Service Assistance at Sri Lanka Army
In 2004, the main coastal highway in the south of Sri Lanka was closed after the tsunami, delaying relief supplies. To help the Sri Lanka Army, Ashton invented Dr. Booth, a Mobile Medicare Unit equipped with an automated system for delivering medicine and a low-frequency communication system for patients. This invention helped a lot of people to contact not only their families but also to get medical help.
He and the others have to set up a hut to shelter 200-300 people on the ground. They cooked food for them while others were building Dr. Booths and delivered it by boat to the affected villages near the water.