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Kevin Coutinho

Kevin Coutinho is the Founder of , a layer one protocol that allows developers to build once and access users and liquidity across other . [1][2][3]

Education

Coutinho attended Savitribai Phule Pune University for a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from 2013 to 2015. Afterward, he attended Indira Gandhi National Open University for a Master's in Public Administration and graduated in 2017. He also attended The University of Western Australia for a Master's in Professional Accounting. [3]

In 2021, Coutinho was a Research Associate at the University of Western Australia in the Computer Science department focussed on blockchain interoperability and building a layer one decentralized ledger and blockchain technology. [3]

Career

Kevin Coutinho began his career as an IT Consultant in 2018 at The Accounting Co. From 2022 to 2023, he was a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ledger Labs and a Managing Director at Synergy Labs Ltd. [3]

Coutinho is also a founder of other companies like Rewalty[4], Humanbot, and BlocksOne. [3]

Layer One X

In August 2021, Kevin Coutinho founded and he also serves as the Foundation Council President of the company. Layer One X (L1X) is a blockchain that enables bridgeless connectivity between previously incompatible chains. Enabling the effective exchange of tokens, , and logic, fostering  collaboration cross-chain. [2][3]

"We're setting the new industry standard," says Coutinho.
"Layer One X is designed to deliver seamless interoperability between various blockchains. In addition, our platform scales efficiently to handle an increasing volume of transactions, ensuring quick, reliable services." [5]

On how L1X came to be, Coutinho stated in an interview:

"The whole vision of L1X was due to the problem that we see in interoperability in the market right now and how we can fill that gap with L1X" [7]

According to Kevin, L1X aims to address the problem of interoperability between various technologies, making it easier for different decentralized ledger technologies to communicate and interact. [7]

X-Talk

Launched in September 2023, X-Talk is a Virtual Machine designed to revolutionize cross-chain interoperability. Layer One X tackles interoperability challenges with X-Talk, a method that operates at the level, enabling direct connectivity between different chains. Unlike traditional bridges, which involve intermediaries and centralization risks, X-Talk provides a secure and efficient solution for cross-chain asset and data transfers by eliminating these concerns. [6]

Kevin Coutinho emphasizes the significance of this innovation saying:

“Layer One X is committed to creating solutions that encourage collaboration, innovation, and mass adoption of blockchain technology.”[6]

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