Victor Zscharnt
DAO founder → Business Developer → Ecosystem Architect
📧 mail@zscharnt.org | 🌐 zscharnt.org | 📍 Hungary
Building Bridges in Web3
From hospitality to crypto partnerships. Where service excellence meets Web3 innovation.
Started in tourism and events in 2012, developing an instinct for high-touch service and adaptability that became my secret weapon in crypto. Now, with 5+ years in Web3, I've evolved from helping developer groups secure funding to becoming a trusted voice for major partnerships across the ecosystem.
The journey: Scaled SideShift.ai from $1B to $2.5B volume as primary contact for all major partners. My versatility allows me to seamlessly navigate conversations with DeFi founders, BTC whales, and Solana business crowds - adapting to each ecosystem's unique culture while maintaining top level service standards.
What sets me apart: Genuine curiosity and hospitality-honed communication skills help me cut through crypto volatility to focus on what matters: building meaningful relationships and driving results. Whether co-founding 0xHabitat (1000+ community, $100K+ grants) or pioneering integrations across ecosystems, I show up consistently because I genuinely love being here.
My standard: Every developer/partner treated like a VIP client, 24-hour response times, and a proven track record bridging technical communities with business opportunities that set the bar for Web3 partnership management.
Professional Crypto Experience
Business Development Manager | SideShift.ai | 2023 - 2025
Leading integration partnerships for cross-chain swap platform
- Helped scale platform volume from $1B to $2.5B through strategic partnership development and API integrations
- Served as primary point of contact for all major partners, personally assisting ~40% of total platform volume over 2.5 years
- Managed 25+ integration partnerships with wallets, dApps, and payment providers, optimizing conversion rates and user experience
- Established VIP-level service standards: all partners and potential integrators engaged in group chats within 24 hours, consistently
- Learned partner success frameworks including rate optimization, incentive programs, and user acquisition campaigns
- Built comprehensive sales funnel for developer & integration partnerships, improving conversion rates and driving volumes
Co-Founder | 0xHabitat | 2020 - 2023
Open-source governance platform on Ethereum Layer-2
- Co-founded and led product development for decentralized governance platform using Layer-2 scaling solutions
- Grew community from zero to 1000+ engaged members through strategic outreach and education
- Raised $100K+ in grant funding and secured pilot partnerships with Ethereum Foundation focus groups
- Designed and implemented democratic voting mechanisms and human coordination protocols on-chain
- Educated and onboarded developers to get familiar with and ultimately use our framework according to their use-cases
- Open-sourced entire platform ensuring long-term accessibility and community adoption
Operations & Strategy Lead | LeapDAO | 2019 - 2020
Plasma/Optimistic Rollup development team
- Supported technical transition from Plasma network architecture to Optimistic Rollups
- Implemented Holacracy frameworks for decentralized team coordination across global contributors
- Developed go-to-market strategy for Layer-2 scaling solutions targeting DeFi communities
- Managed strategic partnerships to drive ecosystem adoption and technical integrations
Core Competencies
Technical Expertise: DeFi Protocols • Layer-2 Networks • Smart Contracts • Cross-chain Infrastructure • Zero-Knowledge Proofs • Web3 Integrations
Business & Strategy: Developer Relations • Strategic Partnerships • Business Development • Product Management • Go-to-Market Strategy • Sales Funnel Optimization
Tools & Platforms: GitHub • Telegram • Discord • LLMs • Cursor • Figma
Education & Development
High-Tech SeedLab Berlin - Startup Accelerator Program | 2020
Early-stage product development, market fit validation, startup methodology
Bachelor of Engineering - Print & Media Technologies | Beuth University of Technology, Berlin | 2017-2020
Focus: Media Economics, Marketing, Statistics, Digital Technologies
Languages: German (Native) • English (Fluent) • Hungarian (Beginner)