Matt Miesnieks

Matt Miesnieks is an entrepreneur, investor, and Web3 advisor based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Wollongong and began his early career in software development startups before transitioning into the decentralized technology sector. In 2020, Miesnieks founded Illuvium, a blockchain gaming platform that raised over $90 million in funding and launched its mainnet in 2022. He frequently collaborates with prominent industry entities such as Immutable, LayerZero, and Ava Labs, and he recently joined the advisory board of a Web3 gaming protocol in January 2025. Additionally, he maintains an active public presence with over 50,000 followers on X and delivered a keynote address on decentralized finance scaling at Sydney Blockchain Week in October 2024. Miesnieks currently focuses on advancing crypto infrastructure to bridge traditional technology with emerging blockchain ecosystems.