Jack Kochen's work spans blockchain protocols, community organizations, and platform launches — mostly in spaces that were being built from scratch. Here's where that track record came from.
Founder
Protocol for balance-native digital objects on Base. Mirage Garden introduces a new token-gated asset class — objects tied to live token balances rather than static ownership — with a marketplace, launchpad, and Farcaster mini app. Live on mainnet.
mirage.garden →Founder & Builder
Community governance token and DAO treasury for the Persian diaspora, built on TON alongside Cyrus Reza Pahlavi, his son Nikolai, and the family's advisor Sam. Named after Cyrus the Great — whose Cyrus Cylinder (539 BCE) is recognized by the UN as the world's first charter of human rights. Fair launch, bilingual (English/Farsi), full DAO governance.
cyrus.gold →Strategic & Technical Advisor
Educational platform for crypto, AI, and blockchain — 12,000+ members across 200+ modules. Advised on blockchain architecture, strategic direction, and engineering readiness ahead of launch. Currently advising on go-to-market and marketing.
cryptou.io →Co-Founder & Early Community
One of the first DeFi applications on Cardano. VyFinance pioneered non-custodial LP farming, NFT staking, and AI-powered auto-harvesting on the Cardano blockchain. Built the community from the ground up and helped establish the brand identity.
vyfi.io →Marketing & Community (Early)
Crypto trading terminal and DeFi browser extension offering charting, on-chain analytics, and one-click DeFi interactions. Contributed to early marketing growth and community development. The platform has since wound down.
Backend Developer & Marketing Advisor
Louisville-based cryotherapy and wellness spa. Built and maintain the booking, membership, rewards, and B2B billing backend. Advising on growth strategy, email marketing, and paid acquisition.
cryoloungelou.com →Community Leadership
New York's largest furry community, hosting weekly events across the state. From Staten Island meetups to statewide gatherings, NYFurs has grown into a thriving network of creatives and enthusiasts.
nyfurs.org →Founder
Cannabis education platform focused on harm reduction, product reviews, and community discussion. Covers cannabinoids, terpenes, growing techniques, and helps users make informed decisions about their consumption.
partaker.info →These are the environments Praxis Dynamics is built on. If you're working on something that fits — get in touch.
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