Daniel Lv is a software engineer and co-founder of the Nervos Network, a blockchain structured to prioritize decentralization and offer minimalism, flexibility, and security. ^[1]

Education

Lv graduated from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2004. ^[1]

Career

Lv started his tech career as a software engineer at RED Digital Cinema, a manufacturer of digital cameras and accessories. From 2007 to 2014, he worked as a software engineer for ELC, Factual Inc., and Intridea. In February 2014, he became CTO of Yunbi, a Chinese cryptocurrency exchange, and held the position until April 2015, when he co-founded Baoquan, a one-stop service platform for e-data attestation and blockchain development, with Terry Tai. In April 2016, Lv co-founded imToken, the first Ethereum mobile wallet in China, and served as CTO until December 2016. Two years later, he co-founded the Nervos Network with Kevin Wang, Terry Tai, Jan Xie, and Cipher Wang. ^[1]

Panels

Nervos Keynote

Lv presented the Nervos Network platform's goals and structure in his keynote speech at SmartCon 2021. Nervos Network is designed to address the limitations of earlier blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum, particularly focusing on interoperability and scalability. It employs a layered architecture, with Layer 1 ensuring security and decentralization, while Layer 2 enhances speed and flexibility. The platform uses a cell model for smart contracts inspired by Bitcoin's UTXO model, which improves scalability and security. Nervos aims to support developers with familiar programming environments and streamline user interactions across blockchains, ultimately fostering a more integrated and user-friendly decentralized ecosystem. ^[2]

Multi-Chain and Web3

On October 29, 2020, Lv addressed the Web 3.0 Conference, focusing on the evolution and future of a decentralized internet facilitated by multiple blockchains. He discussed Nervos' architecture, designed for interoperability, allowing seamless connection of assets across different blockchains without altering protocols. He emphasized the role of the Rust programming language in enhancing blockchain security and efficiency, referencing its pivotal contribution during the 2016 Ethereum DoS attack. He introduced the concept of Interoperability 2.0, which aims to simplify cross-chain operations for users and developers, envisioning a future where interconnected blockchains provide broad accessibility and opportunities. ^[3]