Michael Riabzev

Responsible for product strategy and engineering execution that moved StarkNet from research prototypes to production deployments. Leadership in building developer SDKs, wallet integrations and relayer ecosystems reduced friction for DApp teams and market makers, accelerating network activity levels that are prerequisites for a functioning on‑chain token economy and liquid markets for STRK. Decisions about sequencing of public testnets, mainnet feature flags and partner programs determined when and how token incentives could be introduced without destabilizing core security properties. Those programmatic choices affected token distribution mechanics, early staking programs and coordination with custodians and exchanges, which in turn shaped STRK liquidity and initial governance participation metrics. Engagement with external developer communities and exchanges also influenced narrative and adoption velocity. By prioritizing developer usability and clear upgrade pathways, efforts increased confidence among integrators and liquidity providers, directly impacting market depth, fee capture trajectories and the practical utility of STRK as both a governance instrument and an economic incentive within the StarkNet ecosystem.