James Simpson

Hi, I’m James — I’m a builder and investor in crypto.

I’m fascinated by how systems of value and ownership evolve, and how technology can expand freedom, creativity, and trust in the digital age. I believe crypto can make the internet and finance more private, sovereign, transparent, and inclusive.

I’m currently based in Paris, where I completed a master’s in International Security at Sciences Po. My studies focused on conflict and war, and I spent six months with UNESCO researching AI bias. I also contribute to the Spykman Centre, where I write on geopolitics, technology, and the shifting architecture of global power.

Previously, I founded and sold mStable, an early DeFi protocol built in Berlin, and have since invested in over twenty early-stage ventures across crypto and frontier technology.

Outside of work, I love acting and the mountains.

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Morpho Chaos Labs Phantom Maple Biconomy Connext Chainflip Sanctum Bullet prePO

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