Ejaaz Ahamadeen
Ejaaz Ahamadeen is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of 26 Crypto Capital, a thesis-driven liquid crypto investment fund focused on the convergence of blockchain technology, decentralized finance, and emerging Web3 ecosystems. With more than five years of experience as a crypto investor and product builder, he has played a hands-on role in designing, launching, and scaling products across DeFi protocols, NFTs, staking infrastructure, and token economic models. Prior to founding 26 Crypto Capital, Ahamadeen served as a Product Manager at Coinbase, where he was instrumental in expanding the company’s staking platform into the second-largest Ethereum staking operation globally and in developing DeFi-native yield products supporting multiple digital assets. Earlier in his career, he was a Core Token Architect at ConsenSys, where he designed and implemented token economic frameworks for blockchain networks launched through the Token Foundry platform. A respected voice in the crypto and Web3 community, Ahamadeen regularly shares insights on digital asset innovation, protocol design, and the transformative potential of blockchain technology across global industries.
Ejaaz Ahamadeen Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Chief Investment Officer
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Product Manager
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Global Lead and Core Token Architect
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Technology Consultant
Academic History
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B.S., Biology
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Core Contributor, Bankless
Member, The Blockchain Association of New Jersey
Fundraiser, SOS Children's Villages International
At Coinbase, Ejaaz Ahamadeen played a pivotal role in building and scaling the company’s staking infrastructure, enabling millions of users to earn staking rewards across supported networks, including Ethereum 2.0.
He was instrumental in launching Coinbase NFT, helping design the underlying infrastructure for asset minting, marketplaces, and auctions.
In addition, he introduced DeFi-native yield products that expanded Coinbase’s on-chain offerings across multiple digital assets.
Ahamadeen also contributed to the launch of Coinbase’s semi-custodial MPC wallet, an on-chain wallet solution that allows users to securely and seamlessly interact with decentralized applications (dApps).
At ConsenSys, Ahamadeen led the development and launch of ConsenSys Activate, a platform designed to provide secure access to decentralized networks and token launches.
He managed cross-functional teams, coordinated closely with internal and external stakeholders, and supported strategic business development initiatives, including a successful partnership with the SKALE Network.
As a Core Token Architect, he designed and implemented economic incentive systems for blockchain networks launched through the Token Foundry platform, contributing to more than $30 million raised and generating over $4 million in revenue for ConsenSys.
He also served as a Global Enterprise Lead at Alpine, a division of ConsenSys, and began his career as a Technology Consultant at Deloitte.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
With deep expertise in blockchain technology, product management, DeFi infrastructure, and token economics, Ejaaz Ahamadeen is a respected thought leader in the Web3 ecosystem.
He frequently shares insights on the future of decentralized systems, digital assets, and on-chain product design.
He has spoken at major industry events, including the Miami Crypto Experience, and has appeared as a guest on Real Vision, contributing to broader discussions on the evolution of crypto markets and blockchain innovation.