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Ben O'Hanlon

@benohanlon

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I launch stablecoin infrastructure and scale blockchain ecosystems through measurable network growth.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead GTM and ecosystem operations for stablecoin, RWA, or blockchain infrastructure, where I can turn network data, incentives, partnerships, and community coordination into measurable adoption and governance outcomes.

I'm taking RealFi's stablecoin and RWA infrastructure to market across Cardano, Solana, and Ethereum. In my first 60 days, I launched a validator accelerator that drove 3K+ verified wallets and 36K+ onchain actions in four weeks, alongside 89% validator activation in three weeks.

Previously, I built Input Output's ecosystem function as Cardano grew from 175 to 3K+ validators, 0 to 2K+ projects, and 22K+ developers educated. I led the campaign that secured $190M in continuity funding as stewardship of a $1.3B treasury moved to the community, and I run ecosystem, governance, developer, validator, and GTM programmes using measurable system-wide outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

GTM Lead (consultant)

Current

RealFi

Jun 2026 - Present (2 months)

Designed and launched a validator accelerator programme, measuring online and onchain influence to verify authentic human behaviour. Achieved 3K+ verified wallets and 36K+ onchain actions in 4 weeks, with 89% validator activation in 3 weeks.

Go To Market Strategy Community Growth Incentive Design

Director of Community and Developer Relations

Input Output

May 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Led the campaign that won $190M in continuity funding, establishing the largest DAO in Web3. Ran ecosystem GTM, governance intelligence, and validator coordination, mobilizing 45% of staked ADA within 24 hours.

Community Management Developer Relations Governance Treasury Management Ecosystem Growth Stakeholder Coordination GTM Strategy

Chapter Director (Ecosystem)

Input Output

Feb 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Scaled the network from 0 to 2K+ projects and educated 22K+ developers through Plutus Pioneers. Built and activated the smart contract developer ecosystem, establishing a repeatable operating model for developer coordination.

Developer Relations Ecosystem Development GTM Strategy Developer Education Project Management

Head of Community, Insights and Engagement

Input Output

Oct 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Grew validators from 175 to 3K+ during the Shelley era, leading network GTM across launches and hard forks. Designed and ran the ADA delegation programme and developed a network intelligence layer for decision-grade reporting.

Community Management Network Operations Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement GTM Strategy

Community Analyst

Cardano Foundation

May 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Built the largest referral channel at zero acquisition cost and accelerated validator onboarding through Stake Pool School. Helped launch the Cardano Improvement Proposal process and restored information flow on third-party platforms.

Community Growth Referral Marketing Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement Blockchain Education

Head of Technical Community

Komodo Platform

Jun 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Grew email audience from 2.4K to 12K and Discord community from 2.6K to 6.6K, leading a team of 5. Designed and ran developer programmes to scale the developer ecosystem and expanded distribution channels.

Community Management Developer Relations Team Leadership Content Strategy Discord Management