Dastanbek Samatov

Developed core Rust/libp2p networking and cryptographic components as a lead contributor to a P2P messenger that operates without internet access. Fixed message-delivery bugs and made writes across 2 sled index trees atomic.

Built a Rust adapter exposing essential Ethereum JSON-RPC methods for Substrate chains without protocol changes, enabling compatibility with Ethereum development tools. Added unit and integration tests and a Docker Compose setup.

Built node and runtime components for a post-quantum blockchain, including reversible transactions and private transfers using ZK proofs. Integrated on-chain verification of aggregated ZK proofs in Wormhole and added or repaired benchmarks across 4 runtime modules.

Developed Subspace node and runtime features, RPC interfaces, and Rust/GTK4 desktop functionality for a decentralized storage network. Built the history-seeding pallet and validation checks to reject unauthorized fee-free calls.

Led runtime development and Ethereum RPC integration for LAOS, enabling Ethereum tools to interact with its EVM-based Layer 1 for cross-chain digital assets. Deployed, monitored, and hardened 2 nodes.

Helped launch Enjin and its Matrixchain parachains, building XCM integrations and trustless-bridge components for cross-chain communication. Implemented lazy and multi-block storage migrations involving 20,000+ blocks.

Delivered work for 3 Web3 Foundation grants, including Subsembly and the AssemblyScript SCALE codec, from requirements and design through implementation and testing. Built developer tooling for alternative Substrate runtimes.

Graduate of the Protocol / On-chain Track.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics.