{"id":"teddy-pornprinya","title":"Teddy Pornprinya","content":"**Teddy Pornprinya** is a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) entrepreneur, co-founder, and CBO of [Plume](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) Network, a [layer-2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) solution. [[1]](#cite-id-Vy3yzCikz4) [[2]](#cite-id-Mrqvn0bw2e)\n\n# Education\n\nPornprinya graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management in 2018.  [[2]](#cite-id-Mrqvn0bw2e)\n\n# Career\n\nPornprinya began his career in traditional finance, working in investment banking at DC Advisory in San Francisco. There, he specialized in tech M&A, strategic transactions, and deal execution. In 2021, he transitioned into the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) industry by joining [Coinbase](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinbase) as part of the Corporate Development and Ventures team. His role involved evaluating acquisition targets and early-stage venture deals ranging from pre-seed to Series B, giving him insight into the emerging crypto startup landscape.\n\nHe then joined Swim Protocol, a [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) platform focused on cross-chain liquidity, where he served as Head of Business Development. At Swim, he led go-to-market efforts, partnerships, and ecosystem expansion. This marked a shift toward hands-on operational roles within [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3).\n\nPornprinya later moved to [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance) as the business development lead for [BNB Chain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance-smart-chain) in the U.S., where he worked on ecosystem growth, developer outreach, and network partnerships. During his time at [BNB Chain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance-smart-chain), the idea for [Plume Network](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) began to take shape.\n\nIn 2024, he co-founded [Plume Network](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume), where he now leads go-to-market strategy, including business development, marketing, and community engagement. The venture combines his background in finance, corporate strategy, and [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) ecosystem building to bring [real-world assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) on-chain. [[2]](#cite-id-Mrqvn0bw2e) [[3]](#cite-id-skEzNGzUHq)\n\n# Interviews\n\n## AI x RWAs\n\nOn the _Global Blockchain Show_, Pornprinya elaborated on the evolving landscape of [real-world assets (RWAs)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) and the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in this sector. He highlighted that their platform aimed to create a permissionless [EVM](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum-virtual-machine-evm) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) dedicated to [RWAs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas), focusing on enhancing tooling, distribution, and composability. [Plume](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) developed tools like [Plume](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) Arc for compliant tokenization of off-chain assets and emphasized the need for effective distribution strategies for tokenized assets to ensure that they reach appropriate investors. Additionally, he noted emerging trends, such as the shift from tokenizing physical assets to data sets. He described potential new financial products that could arise, such as synthetics and [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) strategies that leverage [RWAs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas). The conversation also touched on the growing interest from institutional markets and the potential for regulatory changes in the U.S., which many in the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) space were closely monitoring. [[4]](#cite-id-TtntvDJUXf)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1adjs6uVOQ)$$\n## Plume\n\nIn an AMA session hosted by AllianceX, Pornprinya discussed his background and the company's focus on [real-world assets (RWAs)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas). He explained that [Plume](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) is an [Ethereum Virtual Machine](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum-virtual-machine-evm)-compatible [layer two](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) tailored for tokenizing various [RWAs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas), such as real estate and private credit. Teddy emphasized the importance of transaction efficiency and the goal of making asset deployment easier for developers. [Plume's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) modular architecture allows for lower [gas](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gas) fees and integration with existing compliance mechanisms, enhancing the accessibility of investment opportunities. He also shared insights into [Plume's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) plans, including a transition to an incentivized [testnet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/testnet) and a [mainnet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mainnet) launch, which were projected for mid to late 2023. [[3]](#cite-id-skEzNGzUHq)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=670ntkRKP8Y)$$\n# Presentations\n\n## RWA Tokenization\n\nIn [The Defiant’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/the-defiant) “[DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), & [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) Insights” series, Pornprinya shared insights regarding the intersection of [decentralized finance (DeFi)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) and traditional finance (TradFi), specifically focusing on the tokenization of [real-world assets (RWAs)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas). Having transitioned from traditional finance to the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) industry, he described [Plume](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) as an [Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum-virtual-machine-evm) chain dedicated to [RWAs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas), emphasizing a modular architecture prioritizing compliance and adaptability for enterprise clients. At an EA event in Bangkok, Pornprinya highlighted [Plume’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) goal to educate attendees on the importance of tokenization and facilitate seamless integration with existing [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) applications. He also elaborated on their flagship product, a no-code tokenization engine aimed at simplifying asset onboarding, while maintaining compliance through collaborations with various [KYC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/know-your-customer-kyc) and [AML](https://iq.wiki/wiki/anti-money-laundering-aml) providers. With their [mainnet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mainnet) launch on the horizon, [Plume](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) aims to enhance [liquidity](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pol-protocol-owned-liquidity) and create new trading opportunities for tokenized assets, positioning itself as a prominent player in the evolving [RWA](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) market. [[5]](#cite-id-S8YdTxyIfN)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1MBLfSgFs)$$\n# Panels\n\n## Business Development\n\nDuring the [Injective](https://iq.wiki/wiki/injective-protocol) Summit 2024, a panel discussed the role of business development (BD) in the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) space, exploring whether it was merely a glorified sales position or something more substantial. Panelists included Pornprinya, Ze Atalaya (XION), Clayton Menzel (Babylon), Mario Bernardi ([Pyth](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pyth-network)), and Illustrious (PRMR). They shared their perspectives on the qualities of effective BD professionals, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building, product loyalty, and understanding the broader landscape of [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency). They noted that effective BD goes beyond sales metrics, involving strategic insight and the ability to identify optimal partnerships. The panel also reflected on the appropriateness of large BD teams, arguing that size should correlate with a company's stage and specific needs, while also acknowledging that many teams may hire more BD personnel than necessary. They concluded with a discussion on integrating talent from traditional industries and the unique characteristics of [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) that make BD roles distinct from those in other sectors. [[6]](#cite-id-jVmWLM9V0w)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCXH4tEP-Hc)$$\n## RWA Trilemma\n\nIn Session 1 of the [RWA](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) Unwind gathering in Singapore 2024, panelists discussed challenges and strategies around tokenizing [real-world assets (RWAs)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas). Pornprinya, Sabrina Tachdian ([HBAR Foundation](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hbar)), Piyush Gupta (Polytrade), and [Rushi Manche](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rushi-manche) ([Movement](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network)) participated in this panel. Tachdian outlined efforts to improve data and liquidity fragmentation, while [Manche](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rushi-manche) emphasized the importance of secure and efficient execution environments for institutional adoption. Pornprinya highlighted the need for comprehensive tooling and interoperability to facilitate asset management on-chain. The discussion underscored the complexities of navigating infrastructure, security, and regulatory compliance, with panelists acknowledging that the various ecosystems must collaborate rather than compete to enhance [RWA](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) scalability. They noted that defining common standards and cross-chain messaging could mitigate risks and improve overall trust in the market. The session concluded with a focus on building resilient partnerships to advance the [RWA](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) industry. 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