Neocypherpunk Summit

Kate Stapleton is Head of Ecosystem at Fhenix, where she works to advance privacy-preserving technologies and expand the next generation of decentralized applications. With a background spanning cybersecurity research, red teaming, blockchain education, and ecosystem development, Kate brings a multidisciplinary perspective to building more accessible, resilient, and user-centric technologies.

Born and raised in Toronto and now based in Montreal, Kate holds degrees in Business Administration from York University and English Literature from Concordia University. Her path into Web3 began through cybersecurity and evolved into leadership roles across the blockchain ecosystem, including serving as Vice President of the Blockchain Education Network and helping grow some of the industry's most active developer and community networks.

Passionate about privacy, decentralization, and education, Kate is driven by a belief that emerging technologies should empower individuals while remaining accessible to those traditionally excluded from technical spaces. She is a frequent speaker, community builder, and advocate for a more open and equitable digital future."