About the Team
Meet the Experts Behind PZ Crypto’s Trading Intelligence
Leadership Team
Paul Mitchell – Founder & Chief Research Officer
Background: Former institutional trader with 12 years experience at major Australian and US trading firms. Specialized in algorithmic trading and risk management across traditional and crypto markets.
Expertise: Advanced trading strategies, exchange infrastructure analysis, institutional-grade risk assessment. CFA charterholder with focus on alternative investments.
Focus Areas: Exchange reviews, margin trading strategies, institutional crypto adoption analysis for Australian and US markets.
Dr. Sarah Chen – Head of DeFi Research
Background: Blockchain developer and economics PhD from University of Sydney. Former smart contract auditor for major DeFi protocols including Compound and Aave.
Expertise: DeFi protocol architecture, yield farming optimization, smart contract security analysis. Published researcher on automated market maker efficiency.
Focus Areas: DeFi protocol deep-dives, yield farming strategies, impermanent loss modeling, protocol risk assessment.
Marcus Thompson – Senior Gaming Economy Analyst
Background: Gaming industry veteran with 8 years in traditional gaming economics and 4 years in blockchain gaming. Former lead economist at major P2E gaming studio.
Expertise: Gaming tokenomics, P2E sustainability models, NFT utility analysis, metaverse economics. Specialized in player retention and earning sustainability.
Focus Areas: Play-to-earn game analysis, gaming NFT valuations, metaverse investment strategies, gaming guild economics.
Technical Team
Alex Rodriguez – Infrastructure Research Lead
Background: Former DevOps engineer at major cryptocurrency exchange. Specialized in blockchain infrastructure, Layer 2 solutions, and enterprise implementations.
Expertise: Blockchain scalability, payment processing, enterprise crypto solutions. Deep knowledge of Ethereum, Polygon, and emerging Layer 2 technologies.
Focus Areas: Layer 2 comparisons, blockchain payment systems, enterprise crypto adoption, developer infrastructure analysis.
Jennifer Wong – Market Intelligence Director
Background: Financial journalist and market analyst with 10 years covering cryptocurrency markets. Former senior writer at major crypto publications.
Expertise: Market sentiment analysis, regulatory impact assessment, institutional adoption tracking. Specialized in geographic market differences.
Focus Areas: Market trend analysis, regulatory updates, institutional crypto adoption, geographic market variations across Australia, US, and UK.
Advisory Board
David Kim – Security Advisor
Background: Cybersecurity expert and former exchange security director. Led security audits for major cryptocurrency platforms.
Expertise: Exchange security analysis, wallet security best practices, cryptocurrency custody solutions.
Dr. Emma Watson – Regulatory Advisor
Background: Financial law specialist with focus on cryptocurrency regulations. Advises governments and institutions on crypto compliance.
Expertise: Regulatory analysis across multiple jurisdictions, compliance requirements, institutional crypto adoption barriers.
Michael O’Brien – Trading Systems Advisor
Background: Quantitative analyst and former hedge fund manager. Specialized in cryptocurrency trading algorithms and market microstructure.
Expertise: Automated trading systems, market making strategies, quantitative analysis of crypto markets.
Research Standards
Our Testing Methodology
Real Money Testing: All trading strategies and exchange reviews involve real capital deployment. We test with minimum $1,000 positions to ensure authentic results.
Independent Analysis: Our team maintains editorial independence from all exchanges, protocols, and services we review. No payment influences our research conclusions.
Peer Review Process: All research undergoes internal peer review before publication. Technical analysis is validated by multiple team members.
Continuous Education
Industry Expertise: Team members hold relevant certifications including CFA, FRM, and blockchain development credentials.
Market Participation: All analysts actively trade and participate in the protocols they analyze to maintain current market knowledge.
Academic Partnerships: We collaborate with leading universities on cryptocurrency research and maintain relationships with academic institutions.
Geographic Coverage
Regional Specialists
Australia: Paul Mitchell leads Australian market analysis, focusing on local exchanges, regulations, and adoption patterns.
United States: Sarah Chen and Marcus Thompson provide US market coverage, particularly DeFi and gaming sectors.
United Kingdom: Jennifer Wong covers UK market developments, regulatory changes, and institutional adoption.
Market Knowledge
Our team combines local market expertise with global cryptocurrency knowledge. We understand regional differences in regulation, market access, and adoption patterns.
Contact Our Team
Research Inquiries
General Questions: [email protected]
Trading Strategy Questions: Direct inquiries about exchange analysis, margin trading, or institutional strategies
DeFi Research: Questions about protocol analysis, yield farming, or smart contract assessments
Gaming Economy: Inquiries about P2E analysis, NFT valuations, or metaverse investments
Infrastructure Analysis: Questions about Layer 2 solutions, payment systems, or enterprise crypto
Response Timeline
Technical Questions: 4-8 hours during market hours
Research Requests: 24-48 hours
Partnership Inquiries: 3-5 business days
Professional Background Verification
All team credentials and professional backgrounds are independently verifiable. We maintain transparency about our qualifications and experience to ensure credibility of our research.
The PZ Crypto team combines deep technical expertise with practical market experience to provide institutional-grade cryptocurrency analysis. Our diverse backgrounds ensure comprehensive coverage of all major crypto sectors and geographic markets.