Amir Bandeali is the Co-founder and CEO of 0x Labs, a company in the decentralized finance space known for developing the 0x Protocol. This protocol facilitates peer-to-peer exchange of assets on the Ethereum blockchain. ^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Education

Amir Bandeali earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2012.^[2][4]

Career

Amir Bandeali began his career as a Trading Assistant at Chopper Trading in August 2012, a role he held until April 2014. He then advanced to the position of Trader at Chopper Trading, serving from March 2014 to January 2015. In January 2015, Bandeali joined DRW as a Trader, where he worked for one year and seven months until July 2016.

In October 2016, he co-founded 0x Labs, a company dedicated to building a decentralized exchange protocol on the Ethereum blockchain. Initially serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) until September 2020, he then transitioned to the role of Co-CEO, a position he continues to hold.

Bandeali is proficient in various programming languages and technologies, including C++, Java, SQL, VBA, NodeJS, JavaScript, and Solidity, and has a basic to intermediate proficiency in Japanese. In addition to his professional roles, Bandeali has participated in industry events, such as the SF Blockchain Week 2019, where he was a guest speaker. ^{[2][1][3][4][6]}

Interviews

Hack Summit 2023

At Hack Summit 2023, Amir Bandeali, co-founder of 0x, discussed topics including the recovery of decentralized finance (DeFi), innovations in transaction relay APIs, and the future of decentralized governance.

Bandeali noted that the DeFi market is recovering and seeing increased adoption after a downturn in the crypto market. He suggested that this recovery highlights the sector's resilience and the continuing interest in decentralized alternatives to centralized financial systems.

Bandeali introduced the TX Relay API, which facilitates gasless and optimized swaps to improve the user experience. This API aims to simplify trading processes, making DeFi more accessible to a wider audience. He also mentioned the integration of TX Relay with Robinhood.

Regarding decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), Bandeali discussed the ongoing upgrades to the 0x DAO, which aim to achieve full on-chain governance and greater transparency. He expressed confidence in the viability of DAOs despite the regulatory challenges they face, noting the adaptability of projects like 0x in navigating these challenges.^[7]

0xpo 2020

Amir Bandeali, co-founder of 0x, outlined the mission to create a tokenized world that enables free value flow and discussed the launch of new products such as the 0x API. Bandeali emphasized the goal of creating a tokenized world where value can flow freely. He highlighted that items from video games could become tradable assets, enhancing access and efficiency in global markets.

He also discussed the potential of prediction markets to improve decision-making by reducing information asymmetry. These markets can allow users to make better-informed decisions based on real-time data. 0x focuses on promoting decentralized exchanges for asset trading, which can facilitate faster and more efficient trading compared to centralized platforms. According to him, this decentralization is crucial, as it accompanies the rapid creation of new assets.

Bandeali introduced the 0x API, which simplifies access to various liquidity sources for developers. This API promotes innovation and lowers barriers to entry for new projects in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. ^[8]