Building the Future of Yield Generation

We're a team of DeFi veterans, researchers, and engineers united by a single mission: making every digital asset work harder for its owner.

OUR PURPOSE

Driven by Purpose, Powered by Innovation

Dera stands for the Digital Era: A new chapter in finance where digital assets work for you, not for big institutions.

What began as a DeFi experiment evolved into a new financial primitive: One where even the smallest holders can generate yield automatically. With the Dera Engine, we give you the tools to turn static assets into self-reinforcing yield generators, without lockups, complexity, or handing control to third parties.

It's not just a better stablecoin alternative. It's about building a financial layer where

power shifts from institutions to individuals.

Our Mission

The problem we're solving

Increasing DeFi yields and democratizing yield generation by introducing an interoperable application layer...

$200B+

Idle stablecoins to activate

0%

Current yield on idle assets

20M+

On missed yield for holders

Our Vision

The future we're building

Becoming the standard for programmable digital assets and elevating the digital economy...

The DERA Timeline
Phase 1Foundation

Launch core protocol

Phase 2Expansion

Multi-chain deployment

Phase 3Integration

Ecosystem partnerships

Phase 4Secret Strategy

Global adoption

OUR PRINCIPLES
Move Fast

We move with speed and iterate based on real user feedback.

User-Centric

We build for real people solving real financial problems. User needs drive every product decision.

Security First

Every decision prioritizes the safety of users and data. Trust is earned through rigorous security practices.

Impact

We exist to disrupt, to advance DeFi and finance to new heights

Meet Our Team

A diverse group of experts from leading DeFi protocols, traditional finance, and top-tier tech companies.

Ian Gerstgrasser

Ian Gerstgrasser

Founder & CEO

Former Catenamedia and HP account manager. DeFi veteran with MBA from IBMI and 6+ years in management in sales, marketing, and project management.

Joshua Mutran

Joshua Mutran

Founder & CTO

Senior software engineer with 20+ years in fintech, blockchain, and ML, building fullstack solutions and scalable, high-performance systems across web, mobile, and backend.

Vladimir Toporkov

Vladimir Toporkov

CMO

Former CMO of XT.com, Edelcoin.com and Baanx.com. 15+ years of marketing experience and proven leadership in growth and brand strategy.

Abhishek Janardhanan

Abhishek Janardhanan

Legal Specialist

Legal expert in EU and international law. Specialises in DeFi compliance and policy. Builds scalable, legally sound governance frameworks

Matthew Pratt

Matthew Pratt

Protocol Engineer

Former Coinbase & Nethermind engineer. Built high-performance Rust services and secure Solidity smart contracts for DeFi protocols.

Queen Choudhary

Queen Choudhary

HR Specialist

Ex-Cambay and Pyramid HR Specialist. Global talent acquisition expert with experience in remote hiring and end-to-end recruitment for high-growth organizations.

Jamal Shah

Jamal Shah

Business Developer

Ex-VEON Business Operations lead. Skilled in driving scalable growth through data-driven insights and operational efficiency.

Shivanshu Bhan

Shivanshu Bhan

Web3 Content Manager

DeFi-focused content strategist driving clear, technical, and user-centric communication. Ex-Diamante Blockchain, Lumos Labs, Antier Solutions.

Aniket Yadav

Aniket Yadav

AI and Marketing Analyst

Expert in AI-powered marketing automation, personalization, and campaign optimization. Skilled in driving data-led growth campaigns.

Join Our Team

Join DERA in creating the next generation of yield-generating financial infrastructure. We're building tools that make every digital dollar work harder.

Build the Future of Digital Finance

Remote-First
Competitive Benefits
High Impact
OUR VALUES

The principles that guide everything we do

Move Fast

We ship quickly and iterate based on real user feedback.

Security First

Every decision prioritizes the safety of user funds and data.

User-Centric

We build for real people solving real financial problems.

Excellence

We set high standards and deliver exceptional results.

Open Positions

Join our mission to revolutionize digital finance

Social Media Marketing Manager (DeFi, Fintech, Web3)

Marketing
Remote
Part-time

Manage the end-to-end social media strategy, from concept to execution. Lead a small team to create, curate, and schedule engaging content across various social platforms.

Key Requirements:
  • Experience in DeFi, Fintech, or Web3
  • Proven social media marketing skills
  • Team leadership experience
Apply Now

Full Stack Engineer - DeFi / Blockchain

Engineering
Remote
Part-time

Contribute to a blockchain project using modern technologies. Build scalable and secure systems for DeFi applications.

Key Requirements:
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Proven experience with TypeScript, Golang, Node.js, React.js, and AWS
Apply Now

Podcast Host - Blockchain/Web3 Space

Marketing
Remote
Part-time

Host and manage a podcast series focused on blockchain and Web3. Potential for full-time role starting Q1 2025 with above-market salary.

Key Requirements:
  • Strong communication and hosting skills
  • Knowledge of blockchain and Web3
  • Experience in content creation or podcasting
Apply Now

Don't see a perfect match?

We're always looking for exceptional talent. Send us your resume and tell us how you'd like to contribute to DERA's mission.