As we expand the type of content we produce, we want to highlight interesting folks in the Web3 space through our People Stories.

Today, we’re introducing Vikas Singh (@HeyVixon), who is also a supporter of Wush.

Tell us a bit about yourself?

I’m Vikas Singh from Ghaziabad, India. I’m a techie-turned-businessman with a deep interest in understanding the “why” behind problems. Currently, I am the co-founder and CEO of NFTFN, a perpetual DEX platform for all things Web3 digital assets, including NFTs, Crypto, RWAs, and Ordinals. On NFTFN, traders can go long or short on any of these assets. This venture consumes all my waking hours as we focus on solving user experience challenges around perpetual products in the industry.

I love solving problems and hold a Master’s degree in Computer Applications. My fascination with computers began early in my schooling when I was captivated by the ability to command a computer to get things done. However, my interest quickly evolved into exploring what can be achieved with this ability. Since then, my curiosity has led me on journeys down almost unknown paths. I have a deep passion for reading and exploring mind and body ascension mechanisms and have developed expertise in solving problems using the tools of our time.

How and when did you first come across crypto?

In 2016, I first learned about the Ethereum blockchain from a friend who insisted on creating a blockchain-based application—a DAPP. He pushed me to understand it by doing, and lo and behold, there was no turning back. I became so mesmerized by this technology that I couldn’t fathom why the future wouldn’t involve the use of crypto and blockchain to solve the most pressing societal problems. The ability to send money to anyone, anywhere is a superpower. The right to commerce and the ability to interact with unstoppable applications is a necessity in our highly censored world! All these uses amazed me, and I’m pleased that in the last eight years of my journey, I have also met like-minded people who are working day and night on solving these problems.

What was the greatest obstacle personally when getting into crypto?

Not being able to find the right community or people during the first six months of my expedition into the blockchain industry. It was almost impossible to find people talking about blockchain back in 2016 in India. It took me six months of scavenging across platforms to find a trusted community that helped build the foundation for my understanding of crypto and blockchain. This barrier is lower now, as every project understands the value of community, so they invest heavily in easing the onboarding process for new people in Web3. Also, the internet is now flush with quality education.

What is in your bag and what keeps you holding on to it?

My bag is filled with long-term holdings. I am patient and content, holding my investments indefinitely. The reason for holding is simple: this is frontier technology, and a massive number of people are yet to discover its value. The hockey stick growth is just around the corner for this technology and industry. The warm welcome of ETFs for crypto assets is proving to be trustworthy. Hence, it’s like owning equity in a trillion-dollar company, knowing there is a devoted community working to make it one.

Any cool innovations in Web3 that have caught your eye?

I feel smart wallets are something that was needed long ago, but sometimes it’s just the narrative that our industry cares most about. I believe this is the most important step in the near future. Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technologies are also going to solve many privacy-related issues. So, I’m pretty bullish that the upcoming industry will enjoy the “HTTPS” experience without knowing how much cyberpunks had to risk to get that ‘S’ associated with “HTTP”. Similar movements are currently taking shape in the crypto and consensus domain.

Any tips for folks considering getting into crypto as traders or investors?

Airdrops are a great way to get into Web3. Once people experience a bit of free money, they can’t shift their focus away, and there’s no going back to other technologies. People go to great lengths to understand the protocol. This foundation should be the same for both early investors and traders.

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