
Michael Lewellen
Cryptocurrency Expert specializing in Software, Cybersecurity and Policy
About Me
I'm a cryptocurrency & blockchain expert specializing in software architecture, cybersecurity, and policy with other 12 years of industry experience. I've built and secured billions in digital assets, advised Fortune 500 companies, and educate on blockchain technology through university and public policy organizations.
I work with:
OpenZeppelin, Advisor & prior Head of Solutions advising blockchain protocols on security
Coin Center, Research Fellow advising on smart contracts for US public policy
University of Texas at Dallas, Lecturer teaching blockchain technology
Texas Blockchain Council, Board Director leading Texas crypto policy
Serving on Grant / Security Council Multi-sigs for major protocols including Arbitrum, zkSync, and Compound
Published Work
- Post-Mortem Resolving an $80 Million Bug for Compound Finance as their Protocol Security Advisor
- Research & Co-authoring Analysis of Tornado Cash in response to US OFAC Sanctions
- Security Processes for DAOs (Decentralized Orgs) to Safely Implement Technical Proposals
- Bitcoin & Blockchain for Beginners Lecture Series
- Contributor to EEA EthTrust Smart Contract Security Standards