Ex-Gitcoin Head of Impact Azeem Khan Joins L2 Morph as a Co-founder and COO
Azeem Khan, a celebrated figure in crypto philanthropy and formerly the Head of Impact at Gitcoin, has joined Layer 2 blockchain startup Morph as a Co-founder and COO. This appointment marks a crucial step in Morph’s mission to spearhead mainstream adoption of blockchain and expand the project’s influence in the Web3 space.
Azeem Khan is a serial entrepreneur and crypto investor, widely recognized for his charitable efforts in the crypto sector. He is a part of the World Economic Forum’s Crypto Sustainability Coalition, contributing to the integration of crypto and blockchain tech for sustainable development. Azeem is also involved in the Future of Global Fintech Initiative, playing a key role in shaping the future of fintech on a global scale. The Giving Block, a non-profit aggregator, named him one of the “2023 Faces of Crypto Philanthropy”. At Gitcoin, he played an instrumental role in raising substantial funds, contributing to the organization’s remarkable $60 million in grants and fostering over $29 billion in global financial impact.
Khan’s tenure at Gitcoin was marked by pioneering the adoption of quadratic funding, a novel method for democratic crowdfunding. His efforts have benefitted major organizations such as UNICEF, the American Cancer Society, and Shell Oil, showcasing his ability to bring funding solutions to the forefront of Web3.
Beyond his philanthropic endeavors, Khan has demonstrated an exceptional track record in entrepreneurship. He has founded and raised funds for several startups, cementing his status as a visionary in the field. Khan continues to leverage his expertise as a consultant to UNICEF CryptoFund, sharing his insights and experience to nurture emerging technologies and innovations.
Regarding his new role at Morph, Azeem Khan expressed his vision for the company’s future: “We’re now entering a stage where blockchain is creating scalable opportunities for mainstream adoption, moving beyond just the meme of reaching a billion users to making it a reality. With Morph, positioned at the crossroads of enabling this, we will leverage the resources available through the Bitget ecosystem and beyond.”
In this new role, Khan aims to establish Morph as a premier Layer 2 blockchain, onboard new users into the new web, and utilize the Bitget ecosystem to reinforce the platform. He also plans to give Web3 projects more global exposure, establish critical relationships and large deals with NGOs, governments, and for-profit companies, and facilitate the onboarding of Web2 organizations into the crypto ecosystem.
About Morph
Morph is a consumer Layer-2 blockchain. Combining the best of OP and ZK rollups, it offers unmatched scalability and security, aiming to lay a foundation for an ecosystem of consumer-focused, value-driven DApps.
Through its hallmark features, such as a Decentralized Sequencer Network, Responsive Validity Proof (RVP) system, and modular design, the project delivers efficient and flexible scaling while preserving the initial security, availability, and compatibility of the Ethereum network.