# Roi Hirata

> Roi Hirata is a Japanese entrepreneur and blockchain strategist known for his leadership at Ava Labs as Head of Japan. He played key roles in developing busines...

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- Tags: DeFi, Avalanche, Developer, Influencer, Speaker
- Created: 2026-05-21T11:27:51.206Z
- Last updated: 2026-05-21T11:27:51.206Z
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**Roi Hirata** is a prominent figure in the [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) ecosystem, known for his contributions as the Head of Japan at Ava Labs and as a thought leader in the [decentralized finance (DeFi)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) space.   [\[4\]](#cite-id-uFP26d8EkZn9QgEi) 

## Education

Roi Hirata embarked on his academic journey at the University of Melbourne, where he studied physics from 2012 to 2015. Although he also started studying biotechnology at Waseda University, Hirata opted not to complete this course. His interdisciplinary academic background laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors in the intersection of technology, gaming, and blockchain.  [\[1\]](#cite-id-ffoFlDZxwNUeaoxQ)  [\[4\]](#cite-id-uFP26d8EkZn9QgEi) 

## Career

#### Chainlink Labs

From August 2021 to January 2023, Hirata served as a [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink) Advocate, responsible for community management in Japan and Singapore. During his tenure, he curated educational content, hosted events, and provided real-time translations during the [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink) Summit. His efforts were instrumental in expanding [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink)'s footprint in the Asia Pacific region.

#### Ava Labs

In December 2022, Hirata was appointed as the Head of Japan at Ava Labs, the development company behind the [Avalanche](https://iq.wiki/wiki/avalanche) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain). In this leadership role, Hirata has been responsible for devising business and marketing strategies, managing corporate events, and cultivating community engagement throughout Japan. Under his stewardship, Ava Labs has strengthened its influence in Japan, collaborating with prominent local entities such as automotive and financial institutions to explore [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) applications across various industries[. \[1\]](#cite-id-ffoFlDZxwNUeaoxQ) [\[2\]](#cite-id-OgIekISTP2cfWjbL)​