Slavik Baranov is a seasoned technology executive with nearly 30 years of experience in software development, fintech, and blockchain innovation. As the co-founder and CEO of STON.fi, he has built one of the leading decentralized exchanges on the TON blockchain, pioneering innovative solutions in DeFi. Before founding STON.fi, Slavik held leadership roles at major software companies. His career spans enterprise technology, fintech, and crypto, where he has developed and optimized cutting-edge, high-performance solutions. With deep expertise in blockchain infrastructure, smart contract development, and DeFi systems, he has played a key role in advancing decentralized finance.