> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vastlink.gitbook.io/vastlink-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vastlink.gitbook.io/vastlink-whitepaper/more-info/our-backers.md).

# Our Backers

## **Advisors**

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* Crypto Evangelist
* Co-Founder at ChainFeeds
* Ex Director of Research at ChainNews

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* Crypto savvy mentor and advisor
* R\&B song writer and producer in Hollywood, worked with Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Elton John, just name a few

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* Ex-CEO of Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ)
* Investor and advisor

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## Infrastructure partners

Lit Protocol is the decentralized network for managing keys and secrets

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://2948475513-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBh9arbA3D8hz86Qkliej%2Fuploads%2Fbir57XRTpHtb0l89OwH7%2FLit_logo.png?alt=media&amp;token=0240d74d-7d53-4627-bfbf-9aa443829cae" alt="" width="224"><figcaption><p><a href="https://www.litprotocol.com/">Lit Protocol</a></p></figcaption></figure></div>

Humanity’s first blind computer&#x20;

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The zero trust interoperability platform

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A global KYC/AML and fraud ecosystem&#x20;

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## Testimonials

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[J Labs](https://j-labs.xyz/) is a Web3 development shop founded by Johnny Jiang, it is the driving force for building Vastlink.
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