Matt Hamilton is the Senior Developer Relations Engineer at the Arbitrum Foundation, a leading organization that enhances the efficiency of Ethereum, a major player in decentralized finance (DeFi). With over two decades of experience in software development, Matt has held key roles at IBM and Ripple, working on AI, machine learning, and financial technology. He specializes in using blockchain to improve transaction speed and security, but also enjoys teaching developers how emerging technologies can reshape finance. Matt resides in Barbados, where he spends his free time paddleboarding with his dogs or tinkering with his electric Mini Moke.