The Trustless Operating System for sovereign computing.
NØNOS is driven by a collective of builders, operators, and advisors with deep expertise across operating systems, cybersecurity, and Web3 commercialization. Our team brings hands-on experience in Rust microkernel development, zero-knowledge cryptography, and secure network infrastructure, combined with a proven track record of scaling projects from early concept to global adoption.
Advisors from institutional finance, government cyber-defence, and blockchain governance strengthen our execution, ensuring the project meets the highest standards of security, compliance, and commercialization. Together, the group combines decades of experience across capital markets, venture building, and privacy networks, positioning NØNOS to deliver the world’s first mass-adopted, security-first operating system.
NØNOS is driven by a collective of builders, operators, and advisors with deep expertise across operating systems, cybersecurity, and Web3 commercialization. Our team brings hands-on experience in Rust microkernel development, zero-knowledge cryptography, and secure network infrastructure, combined with a proven track record of scaling projects from early concept to global adoption.
Founder
Ek is a self-taught developer and founder of NØNOS, the first ZeroState Operating System — a Rust-based OS designed to eliminate centralization’s weak points and reimagine computing from first principles. His work spans zk-proof cryptographic boot paths, sovereign onion mesh networking, and a capsule framework for portable, provable, post-identity applications. At NØNOS, Ek is building a cryptographic OS layer where privacy, resilience, and autonomy are enforced at the protocol level, creating a foundation for the future of sovereign computing.
Commercial Strategy & Partnerships
Shek is a strategist and business development leader with a background spanning institutional finance, Web3, and decentralized privacy networks. He has held senior roles at firms such as BitGo, OpenTrade, and CITIC CLSA, driving institutional adoption, fundraising, and global partnerships. Today, he contributes to projects like Anyone Protocol (ATOR) and Hotspotty, where he focuses on commercial strategy, investor outreach, and scaling decentralized ecosystems. His expertise bridges traditional finance with emerging Web3 technologies, helping projects grow from concept to global adoption.
Security & Platform Development
Bl4z3ng41n is a technologist and builder focused on cybersecurity, education, and advanced systems. His work spans automation with Telegram bots to developing decentralized applications with Svelte, showcasing versatility and innovation across platforms. He has built AI-powered bots that boosted community engagement with posts reaching thousands of views. Beyond development, he serves as an advisor and supportive community member, helping others navigate technology while fostering collaboration and growth.
Marketing & Strategy
Hyp is a marketing strategist with a proven record of scaling real-world companies to valuations of $10M–$60M. At NONOS (NOX), he applies this expertise to the Web3 space, leveraging his background with leading crypto projects and communities where he has worked on market caps surpassing $100M. His focus at NONOS is on branding, website UX, SEO-driven growth, adoption, and global expansion.
Web & UI Designer
Darc is an accomplished Web and UI Designer with extensive experience leading the design and development of prominent crypto projects that have successfully scaled into widely recognized market leaders. With a proven record of producing high-quality solutions in the fast-evolving crypto industry, Darc combines creative direction with technical proficiency to design experiences that drive engagement, functionality, and long-term value.
Rust Systems & Network Engineer
Building reliable kernels, distributed systems, and secure networking from the ground up. Experienced in Rust-based performance engineering, bare-metal development, and scalable infrastructure design. Passionate about low-level systems, safe concurrency, and pushing the boundaries of secure, high-performance computing.
Advisors from institutional finance, government cyber-defence, and blockchain governance strengthen our execution, ensuring the project meets the highest standards of security, compliance, and commercialization. Together, the group combines decades of experience across capital markets, venture building, and privacy networks, positioning NØNOS to deliver the world’s first mass-adopted, security-first operating system.
Growth Strategist
Maxi is a growth strategist and Co-Founder of DGRS Labs, where he focuses on scaling AI applications for mass adoption. He previously built a media platform that grew to over one million users and managed social channels reaching more than 900,000 followers. With a proven track record in digital growth, audience building, and product scaling, Maxi brings deep expertise in driving user adoption and community engagement across emerging technologies.
Crypto Veteran & Business Development Advisor
BobRoss is an 8-year crypto veteran, career physician, and business development advisor. With expertise spanning blockchain, healthcare, and commercial strategy, he helps teams scale, secure partnerships, and deliver real-world impact.
Creative Officer
Pano is a community leader, nonprofit executive, and Web3 innovator with a strong background in youth development, prevention programming, and capacity building for charitable organizations. He serves as Executive Director of the Bellevue Community Center and sits on the International Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International, where he contributes to global marketing and service initiatives. As Co-Founder of DeGenerousDAO, he bridges philanthropy and blockchain, pioneering the use of NFTs and narrative governance to fund humanitarian projects. His career combines grassroots leadership with strategic vision, leveraging both traditional nonprofit expertise and emerging Web3 technologies to drive impact and social good.
Strategic Advisors
Daniel and Maxime are co-founders who have become central figures in the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) ecosystem. Together, they co-founded Hotspotty, scaling it to 300,000 users while helping accelerate Helium network growth to over one million miners. They subsequently built DePINHub.io, which has emerged as the primary entry point for newcomers to learn about DePIN through its comprehensive newsletter, podcast, academy, and verification program. Daniel brings 20+ years of electrical engineering experience and deep hardware expertise, while Maxime contributes a background in data science and building enterprise-ready software, which has proven invaluable for understanding and advising DePIN projects. Together, they also ran a large-scale Helium mining operation, gaining firsthand operational insights. Through their content creation, hands-on project engagement, and educational initiatives, they have established DePINHub as an essential resource that connects projects with community and provides structured learning pathways for the growing DePIN space.
The Trustless Operating System for sovereign computing.