Michael Perklin

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The author is an independent contributor writing an opinion or expert take. Views expressed are the author’s own and may not reflect Cointelegraph’s editorial position. Michael Perklin is the chief information security officer at ShapeShift, where he oversees all product, service and enterprise security practices while ensuring they adhere to or exceed industry best practices. With over a decade of experience in blockchain and crypto, he leads a team that ensures security best practices are employed using both cybersecurity and blockchain-specific methodologies. Perklin is the president of the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4), has served on multiple industry boards, and is a co-author of the CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS), which is used by hundreds of global organizations.

Financial disclosure: Michael Perklin does not currently hold any positions in cryptocurrencies or other digital assets. Cointelegraph's editorial policy requires all staff to disclose holdings that may present a conflict of interest.