Nansen, a leading onchain analytics platform, has welcomed Robert Leshner, founder of the asset management firm Superstate and the DeFi protocol Compound, to its Board of Directors. Leshner, a renowned crypto investor, brings significant expertise in blockchain, decentralized finance, and product innovation. His work with Compound has had a notable impact on the crypto industry, particularly in permissionless financial markets, enhancing Nansen’s strategic direction as it broadens its product offerings. Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik described Leshner as a “pioneer in DeFi,” emphasizing the value of his insights as the company aims for growth.
Nansen’s board also includes its founding team, Andrei Brasoveanu from the venture capital firm Accel, and Eddy Lazzarin, CTO at a16z Crypto. Leshner expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Nansen’s continued innovation, emphasizing the importance of onchain intelligence for traders and investors.
Leshner’s appointment coincides with Nansen’s launch of new products, expanded multi-chain coverage, and a growing staking product, along with the introduction of Nansen Points. Svanevik highlighted that Nansen is at a crucial juncture in its growth, with Leshner’s involvement strengthening its future in onchain intelligence and trading.
Nansen Points will debut in seasons starting in the second quarter, accompanied by a points tracker. Initial rewards from Nansen and its partners will also be live in Q2. Users can earn points by signing up, staking, and referring others through an affiliate program, with retroactive points available for certain coin stakes.
On Twitter, Nansen shared about their staking initiative:
> Staking 🤝 Nansen Points
Meanwhile, the COMP coin currently trades at $44.15, reflecting a 2% increase in a day and 8% over the week, though it has decreased by 22% over the month and 37% over the year.
