My expertise spans AI model architecture and training, decentralized infrastructure, blockchain protocols, and post-quantum security — with a proven ability to lead engineering teams from concept to production in high-growth environments.
Since 2015, I’ve delivered infrastructure for Ethereum, Monero, Zcash, and Casper Labs, and led QANplatform to a strategic IBM partnership. My work combines scalable architecture, real-time data streaming, and AI-driven analytics in environments demanding high reliability, security-by-design, and global compliance.
Currently, as CTO of Cabinet Noir, I delivered AI and blockchain solutions and trainings for enterprises such as IBM, Bosch, Lufthansa Systems, and Telefónica. I have architected decentralized compute systems, designed and trained custom AI models, and deployed quantum-safe, adversarial-resistant infrastructure.
Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and serving on the EU Commission’s AI Office, I also co-organized the world’s largest Crypto CTF competition. My leadership style blends deep technical depth with clear strategic vision.
Blockchain Protocol Engineer, Arch Network
Jan, 2025 - Present
Consensus architecture, audit, and optimization for Bitcoin-native application networks. Bridging full programmability with Bitcoin L2 security.
Consensus Design
Rust
State-Machine Replication
Distributed Systems
Research Member – AI Office, European Commission
Nov, 2024 - Present
Driving technical risk mitigation in AI legislation as part of dual working groups on general-purpose and systemic model risks.
AI Risk Mitigation
Systemic Risk
LLM Security
Regulatory Strategy
Chief Technology Officer, Cabinet Noir
Nov, 2024 - Present
CTO of deep-tech studio delivering high-security AI, blockchain, and decentralized solutions for global enterprises (IBM, Bosch, Lufthansa, Telefónica).
AI Solutions
Distributed Infrastructure
Enterprise training
Team Leadership
Chief Technology Officer, Defaince (under CabinetNoir)
Jun, 2027 - Present
Adversarial defense platform tailored for AI, preventing ML-based vulnerabilities.
AI Vulnerability Defense
Adversarial ML
Security Engineering
Strategic R&D
Co-founder & CTO, Altcoinist
Aug, 2022 - Jan, 20241 year 5 months
Architected and led the design of a Web3 creator monetization platform with on-chain automation, advanced account abstraction, and secure recurring payments.
React
Solidity
Web3
Smart Contracts
Cryptographer, CasperLabs (now Prove AI)
Jan, 2021 - Nov, 20221 year 10 months
Lead secure migration of IBM's patent database; architected enterprise AI governance modules and post-quantum primitives.
Co-Founder & CISO, QANPlatform
Jan, 2019 - Mar, 20223 years 2 months
Quantum-resistant L1 founder, led security and architecture, secured $25M funding and IBM partnership.
Cryptography Researcher, Monero
Jan, 2018 - Mar, 20191 year 2 months
Implemented v2 of RTRS RingCT protocol, advancing privacy and cryptographic design.
R&D Scientist, Ethereum Foundation
Feb, 2016 - Jan, 20192 years 11 months
Privacy and eWASM implementation, worked directly with founder Vitalik Buterin on foundational cryptography.
Advisor/Collaborator, Wigner Research Centre for Physics
- Present
Security and cryptography collaboration and Crypto CTF co-organization.
AI Model Architecture
LLM Fine-Tuning
Generative AI
Adversarial Machine Learning
AI Security
Feature Engineering
Deep Learning
Transformers
GANs
Machine Unlearning
ZKML
Explainability
Systemic Risk Mitigation
Blockchain Architecture
EVM
Wasm
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Quantum Resistance
Consensus Mechanisms
Protocol Design
Smart Contract Security
Decentralized Infrastructure
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Risk Management
Zero-Trust
SIEM / SOAR
Incident Response
Threat Intelligence
Malware Analysis
ISO27001/NIST
Evidence-Based Adversarial Defense
Secure Infrastructure Design
Kubernetes
Docker / Swarm
AWS / GCP
Distributed Systems
Serverless
High-Security Deployment
Engineering Leadership
Team Building
Stakeholder Management
Technical Documentation
Investor Relations
Strategic R&D Direction
Python
Rust
C / C++
Javascript / Typescript
React / Next / Astro
Solidity
Halo2
Circom
Cairo
Computer Science, Bachelors, Eötvös Loránd University
Sep, 2013 - May, 2016
Forbes 30 Under 30 , Forbes
Awarded on: May 02, 2023
Recognized for transformative work in cybersecurity and secure AI architecture.
Member, EU Commission AI Office , European Commission
Awarded on: Nov 01, 2024
Selected research member working on risk mitigation for general-purpose and systemic AI models.
Media Features , Various
Awarded on: Jan 01, 2016
Multiple features and interviews in Forbes, Bitcoinist, and conferences worldwide.
Post-quantum verifiable random functions from ring signatures , IACR
Published on: Dec 01, 2018
Verifiable randomness sources using RLWE cryptography.
Circuit friendly, post-quantum dynamic accumulators from RingSIS with logarithmic prover time , IACR
Published on: Oct 10, 2021
Set-membership proofs on constrained hardware with quantum safety.
Trustworthy AI
Advanced Mathematics
Martial Arts
Music
Privacy
Open Source
Silur was the best thing to happen to our project. His expertise and experience has taken us to the next level! Though he is recognised as a state of the art blockchain architect, he remains humble. Silur was also involved in helping with our marketing, making use of his considerable experience and amazing networking skills.
Silur, helps us in numerous ways to improve our lending platform. From the beginning he helps as an independent expert and performed lots of special API tests and specific attacks to measure our platform's performance caps endpoint-by-endpoint. Our platform as custodial service store signifiant amounts of customer's money, so the data protection and penetration tests are essential to keep up our services. This is why we appreciate Silur's helping hand!
Silur is an exceptional developer. His passion and dedication are evident in every project he undertakes. At Altcoinist, he showcased remarkable flexibility, adapting seamlessly to our business shifts. His innovative approach consistently delivered creative solutions, making him an invaluable asset to our team. Highly recommended for any development endeavor.
Silur is on a whole different, subatomic level of architecting crypto. He provided us proven methods and guidelines not only from a technical security perspective but made sure everything is game-theoretically correct for the community so there's no selfish, adversarial or unfair outcome for any type of user.
Silur was spot on identifying our needs and offering possibilities based on science. We were already familiar with some of his work, but seeing him working on something that is close to us, was a different level of experience.