Greg Zaitsev
Web3 Software Engineer at Unique Network
Cary, North Carolina, United States
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Top SchoolGreg Zaitsev is a Web3 software engineer and founder-level technology leader with 8+ years of experience building blockchain networks, developer teams, and secure production systems from idea to launch. As Co-founder and CTO of Unique Network he helped launch two Substrate-based chains, led a 50+ engineer Web3 team, and won Hackusama 2020; he now works on Subtensor/Rao/EVM at Opentensor Foundation. His background spans smart contract architecture, Rust/Substrate engineering, and large-scale system design from earlier roles at Lenovo and ARCA where he drove cloud, firmware, and integration platforms and holds 27 patents. Greg contributes to notable open-source projects—adding front-end Polkadot UI integrations and back-end exchange integrations for Hummingbot—demonstrating fluency across UI, backend, and protocol layers. He combines hands-on coding with architectural rescue work, a knack for translating complex decentralization and ZKP concepts into practical products, and a track record of shipping trust- and privacy-focused Web3 tooling. Based in Cary, NC, he pairs deep physics-trained analytical thinking with entrepreneurial grit to solve real user problems in decentralized ecosystems.
8 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Physics, Master's degree Physics at Moscow State UniversityHigh School Diploma, High School Diploma at AESC MSU — Kolmogorov Boarding SchoolMiddle School Diploma, Middle School Diploma at 444
English, German, Spanish, Russian
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Github Skills (20)
exchange-web-services10
javascript10
python10
trading10
cryptocurrency10
exchange10
uid10
polkadot-js10
algotrading10
api10
front-end-development10
cython10
polkadot10
substrate9
ui-design9
Programming languages (12)
Github contributions (5)
polkadot-js/apps
May 2020 - Jun 2022
Basic Polkadot/Substrate UI for interacting with a Polkadot and Substrate node. This is the main user-facing application, allowing access to all features available on Substrate chains.
Role in this project:
Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:1 review, 10 commits, 8 PRs in 2 years 1 month
Contributions summary:Greg primarily contributed to the UI of the Polkadot/Substrate application. Their work focused on adding, debugging, and updating network types, logos, and colors within the application's configuration files. The user also implemented and maintained the front-end aspects related to the Unique Network, integrating its specific visual elements. Through multiple commits, they demonstrated a consistent focus on UI configuration and network-specific theming.
substrateblockchainwalletchainssubstrate-node
hummingbot/hummingbot
Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
Open source software that helps you create and deploy high-frequency crypto trading bots
Role in this project:Back-end Developer
Back-end DeveloperContributions:8 commits, 6 PRs, 3 comments in 3 months
Contributions summary:Greg primarily contributed to the backend logic and functionalities of the crypto trading bot, particularly focusing on integrations with various exchanges like Binance and Bamboo Relay. Their commits involved modifying and extending market implementations, including order book management, trading rule handling, and order execution. The user also worked on testing and ensuring the correct behavior of trading strategies within the platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of the project's core functionality and the intricacies of different exchange APIs.
exchangetrading-botblockchaintradingcrypto
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