At Astra, our mission to bring commodities and asset markets on-chain is driven by a team of forward-thinking innovators. Today, we’re excited to introduce Ellis McGrath as our new Chief Technology Officer.
Ellis, with a background in Economics from the University of Bristol, is a visionary technical leader committed to reshaping compliance, data security, and blockchain technology. Since joining Astra in 2021, his analytical problem-solving has been instrumental in building Astra’s technological foundation.
From the outset, Ellis embraced the challenge of blending AI and blockchain to solve real-world problems, particularly in commodities trading and asset management. He states, “AI and blockchain aren’t just problem-solvers; these are the keys to revolutionize the global economy.”
Under his leadership, Astra is advancing AI-powered KYC-first Layer 2 infrastructure, accelerating and simplifying compliance in global markets. Ellis adds, “We’re making KYC faster, smarter, and transparent in real-time. At Astra, we’re not just imagining what’s possible — we’re making it happen.”
For Ellis, this role is driven by purpose. His journey with Astra is a testament to pushing technological boundaries and delivering impactful solutions on a global scale.
As CTO, Ellis is focused on driving Astra forward, creating a future where seamless compliance and transparent markets are the norm. With him at the helm, Astra is leading the charge in transforming the commodities and asset markets with cutting-edge innovation.
About Astra:
Astra is a highly functional AI-powered, KYC-first Layer 2 blockchain, focused on rebuilding the commodities and complex asset markets with AI-driven transparency and blockchain-based efficiency
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