Christopher R. Perkins serves as Managing Partner and President of CoinFund, a registered investment advisor with venture and liquid strategies. In this capacity, Chris actively participates in the investment process and drives value for portfolio partners and investors while bridging the gap between web3 and traditional finance. He is the inventor of CESR, the composite ether staking rate, and also serves on the CFTC's Global Markets Advisory Committee and its Digital Asset Markets SubCommittee.