About Mekail Murphy
My Journey
From Frustration to Innovation
My journey into web3 began during some challenging times in high school. Feeling disconnected from the systems around me, I started exploring blockchain and crypto while studying political science and economics. It wasn't all smooth sailing, but it led me down an interesting path.
I'm all about creating a future where we're more connected to our communities and have a real say in how things are run. This idea sparked Ninit, a project aimed at tackling these issues. We started by spreading the word about blockchain, but it's grown into much more than that.
My experiences - from navigating complex social dynamics to overcoming personal challenges - have deeply informed my approach to technology and community building. I see blockchain not just as a technological solution, but as a potential pathway for human reconnection, where transparency, mutual understanding, and collective empowerment can redefine how we interact and govern ourselves.
Projects and Achievements
- Ninit: A movement focused on increasing awareness and implementing solutions for better governance systems.
- Crypto Conductors: An educational initiative aimed at creating more "conductors" in the crypto social network, offering development courses and building a community of passionate researchers and developers.
- ETHGlobal Brussels Hackathon: Secured 1st place bounty from NounsDAO in 2024, developing a highly customizable grant stack application.
- Greenpill Network: Helped moderate and manage the Greenpill Network community, hosting events around the world, and onboarding dozens of regions as chapters. Contributed to business development, community management, marketing, and event hosting.
- Civikit: A long-term project focusing on research and development in the web3 space.
- Sustainable Community Development: Implemented various initiatives focusing on long-term community growth and sustainability, integrating blockchain technology with local governance models.
- E-commerce Success: Achieved $100k in revenue in the first full year of online and retail arbitrage on Amazon, utilizing custom Python scripts for efficient product sourcing and pricing.
Skills and Expertise
I've picked up a bunch of skills along the way:
Things I've Done
Law Firm Assistant
2015 - 2017
Handled legal documents, performed data entry, worked with Excel, and ensured smooth operations within the workplace during high school.
Founder of Ninit and Crypto Conductors
2017 - Present
Leading initiatives to increase awareness of blockchain technology and implement innovative governance solutions.
Web3 Developer and Researcher
2018 - Present
Developing projects like Civikit and contributing to hackathons, focusing on customizable grant systems and governance mechanisms.
E-commerce Entrepreneur
2019 - 2024
Achieved significant success in Amazon e-commerce, utilizing custom Python scripts for efficient product sourcing and pricing strategies.
UPS Employee
2020 - 2021
Handled packages and loaded trucks during early morning shifts, gaining valuable insights into shipping processes and high-traffic shipment areas to enhance e-commerce operations.
Community Manager and Business Developer
2020 - Present
Managing online communities, developing business strategies, and contributing to marketing efforts for various blockchain and crypto projects.
DevRel for Doric Blockchain
2023 - 2024
Served as lead DevRel, assisting in business and technical development, refining business plans, strategies, and white papers. Contributed to system architecture and designed system workflows for the Doric network.
Interests and Community Involvement
When I'm not knee-deep in blockchain (which, let's be honest, is most of the time):
- Avid climber and bouldering enthusiast
- Chess player
- Fermenting foods and drinks as a hobby
- Hosting various community events
- Developing and managing Discord servers for projects like Ninit and Coin.fi
- Contributing to community management, business development, and marketing initiatives
- Organizing educational workshops on blockchain and cryptocurrency
- DJing and curating vibes for community events
- Hosting hacker houses because why not mix code and community?