$FOLKS
The founder of the Folks Finance platform (and its upcoming currency FOLKS) is Benedetto Biondi, who also serves as the CEO of the project.
Here are the key details about the founder and the project:
Founder Background: Benedetto Biondi is a mechanical engineer graduated from the Politecnico di Milano, and he previously worked as an innovation manager at "Blockchain Italia."
Project Establishment: Folks Finance was established in 2021 in the city of Milan, Italy. The project emerged from research and engineering efforts by "Blockchain Italia," a software house specializing in blockchain technology.
Currency (FOLKS): The platform operates as a protocol for capital markets across different blockchain chains (such as Algorand and Avalanche), and it is preparing to launch its own currency, which carries the symbol FOLKS, to enhance decentralization and involve the community in governance.
Funding: The project has successfully attracted strong investments, raising around $6.2 million through funding rounds led by "Borderless Capital" with participation from major entities such as "Coinbase Ventures" and "OKX Blockdream Ventures."
