Team & Advisors
The talented team and advisors building the future of secure, anonymous voting.
Our Team
Agora is built by a team of developers, cryptographers, product designers, and editorial advisors passionate about creating secure, accessible anonymous participation tools. The team combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to privacy, free expression, and democratic resilience.
Token Engine v2 (shipped March 22, 2026) and the nine shipped milestones (v1.0–v9.0) were co-architected by CEO Siyar Devran Batmaz and CTO Mehmet Fatih Aksoy. Editorial and media guidance is provided by journalist Cüneyt Karabey, who helps shape the platform's use cases for newsrooms, whistleblowers, and community journalism.
Our advisors provide strategic guidance in blockchain technology, cryptography, legal & regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, MiCA), DAO governance, and journalism — ensuring Agora meets the highest standards of security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership
Siyar Devran Batmaz
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Co-deciding architect of Token Engine v2 (shipped March 22, 2026). Sets product direction, governance design, and the progressive decentralization roadmap for the Agora ecosystem.
Mehmet Fatih Aksoy
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Co-deciding architect of Token Engine v2. Leads the technical roadmap across 48 backend modules, 22 extracted packages, 13 smart contracts, 6 circom circuits, and the ZK rollup / Canton infrastructure.
Cüneyt Karabey
Journalist — Editorial & Media Advisor
Investigative journalist advising Agora on newsroom use cases, whistleblower workflows, and privacy-preserving source protection. Bridges the platform to media organizations exploring anonymous reader engagement and community journalism.
Team Expertise
Core Development Team
Experienced developers specializing in blockchain, zero-knowledge proofs, and full-stack development.
Areas of Expertise:
Cryptography & Security
Experts in cryptographic protocols, security auditing, and privacy-preserving technologies.
Areas of Expertise:
Product & Design
UX/UI designers and product managers focused on creating intuitive, accessible voting experiences.
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Technology Stack
Our team works with cutting-edge technologies to build a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform:
Frontend
Backend
Blockchain
ZK & Cryptography
Infrastructure
Advisory Board
Blockchain & Cryptography
Advisors with deep expertise in blockchain technology, zero-knowledge proofs, and cryptographic systems.
Legal & Regulatory
Legal experts specializing in data protection, securities law (MiCA, GDPR, CCPA), and regulatory compliance for utility tokens.
Governance & Democracy
Advisors with experience in democratic processes, DAO governance, and voting mechanism design.
Journalism & Media
Editorial advisors — including journalist Cüneyt Karabey — guiding newsroom use cases, whistleblower workflows, and privacy-preserving source protection for community journalism.
Open Source & Community
Agora values transparency and community contribution. With Token Engine v2 live and nine milestones shipped, the platform is committed to open-source principles, progressive decentralization, and community engagement.
Community Contributions
We welcome contributions from the community. Future plans include open-sourcing components and establishing a contributor program.
Transparency
Smart contracts are publicly verifiable on blockchain. Platform architecture and security measures are documented in this whitepaper.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for talented individuals passionate about blockchain, privacy, and democracy. If you'd like to apply, send your CV and a short note to the address below — we'll review every application personally.
info@agorasurveyvote.com