BlockDAG Network Contributors
Welcome to the BlockDAG Network Contributors page. Meet the talented individuals whose dedication and expertise drive the innovation and success of our groundbreaking blockchain technology.


Antony Turner
Antony Turner
CEO / Founder
Antony Turner is an accomplished C-Level executive & serial entrepreneur with extensive experience building successful businesses in Fintech & Blockchain.
As ex COO of listed blockchain investment company Spirit Blockchain, and founder of the first true equally weighted Crypto Index Fund in Switzerland, Antony has a unique ability to conceptualize and execute on bold and ambitious projects.

Jeremy Harkness
Jeremy Harkness
Chief Technology Officer
Jeremy Harkness, the Chief Technology Officer of BlockDAG Network, has an extensive background in blockchain technology, AI, data engineering, and decentralized systems. With years of experience working in both start-up environments and established organizations, Jeremy has a demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams through complex technological challenges and deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

Dr. Prof. Youssef Khaoulaj
Dr. Prof. Youssef Khaoulaj
Chief Security Officer
Youssef Khaoulaj is a cybersecurity and blockchain expert known for developing robust security strategies and conducting smart contract audits. Currently the Chief Security Officer at BlockDAG and an educator at Université Internationale de Rabat, he has a background as the Group Chief Security Architect at Intelcia Group and has held key positions at the Central Bank of Morocco.

Steven Clarke
Steven Clarke
Senior Advisor
Steven Clarke-Martin is a distinguished technologist and strategist with over two decades of experience in blockchain, digital transformation, and innovation management. As an Advisor for Partnerships Policy at BlockDAG.network, Steven leverages his extensive background in decentralized technologies and strategic consulting to drive impactful industry collaborations and policy advancements.

Dr. Maurice Herlihy
Dr. Maurice Herlihy
Blockchain Advisor
Maurice Herlihy has an A.B. in Mathematics from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from M.I.T. He has served on the faculty of Carnegie Mellon University and the staff of DEC Cambridge Research Lab. He is the recipient of the 2003 Dijkstra Prize in Distributed Computing, the 2004 Gödel Prize in theoretical computer science, the 2008 ISCA influential paper award, the 2012 Edsger W. Dijkstra Prize, and the 2013 Wallace McDowell award.

Marius Bock
Marius Bock
Lead Project Manager
Marius Bock, born in 1958, is a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 25 years of experience in blockchain, fintech, and enterprise software development. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Marius has contributed to major global organizations, including Cardano (via Input Output), where he led the development of a cryptocurrency wallet and hardware wallet enhancements.

Nicolaas David van den Bergh
Nicolaas David van den Bergh
CMO
With over 20 years of experience in the media and digital industry and an MBA from Oxford Brookes University, I have a strong background and credentials in marketing, communication, and business development.

Marcus Xavier
Marcus Xavier
Head of Learning
As an Instructional Designer my special Kun Fu lays in re-designing courses, developing entire courses or curriculums and creating training materials, such as teaching manuals and student guides.
My accredited qualifications are being taught through a growing number of colleges

Robert Radek
Robert Radek
Product Manager
Robert Radek is an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in blockchain technology, fintech, and automation. With over seven years in the crypto industry, he has worked on bridging traditional finance with decentralized solutions, leading innovative product development, and scaling startups.

Joshua Sack
Joshua Sack
Mining & Miners
Joshua Sack is an experienced crypto miner with over five years in the industry, specializing in proof of work technology. With a strong background in IT and cybersecurity (holding a BSc in IT Cybersecurity and Network engineering), Joshua combines technical expertise with a passion for innovation in the blockchain space. Outside of his work in crypto, he is dedicated to continuous learning, believing that we are all "perpetual students" in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Liza van den Berg
Liza van den Berg
HR and Operations
Liza have been in IT recruitment, Sales and Business Development for 13 years as well as been involved in 2 start-ups.

Allen Joseph
Allen Joseph
Developer Relations
Allen Joseph is a seasoned Developer Relations leader and blockchain expert with extensive experience in fostering developer ecosystems and driving Web3 adoption. As the Head of Developer Relations at Bitlayer, he has played a pivotal role in onboarding developers, creating technical content, and building a thriving community. With prior experience at Chainstack, Nethermind, and StarkNet, Allen blends technical expertise with strategic engagement to accelerate blockchain innovation.