Our Team History
It all started in 2017 with a startup in the UK, and in two years we were ready for our pilot launch of the platform. In 2017, we carried out a pilot project in the UK to tokenize a property. Since then, Definder has evolved into a Alternative real Estate financing and tokanization Hub – a place where top real estate opportunities meet meet with investors. Combining Private lending, Yield Staking, Fractal ownership and Refinancing functionality in one – Definder is revolutionising Real estate financing, empowering entrepreneurs and retail investors.
Arnoldas Nauseda
CEO 2018 – 2020
“This concept can open new sources of investment, rather than, say, simply diverting cash from the IPO market to STOs. If that is the case, more cash will flow into the business support ecosystem.”
Ilia Obraztcov
CEO 2020 – 2022
“Modest returns on low-risk assets will continue to be the Company’s target as it moves beyond real estate. Green energy, commodities and late-stage startups are all being considered.”
Alex David Bart
CEO 2023
“While the infrastructure of tokens is gaining momentum, the pioneers can get first-mover advantage. After all, the early bird does get the worm.”
Maxim Kolyada
CEO 2024
“I aim to bring fast and exciting alternative Real Estate opportunities to our community. My focus is on building a strong foundation for Definder, so that we can scale and take advantage of the most attractive opportunities worldwide and scale the world of decentralized finance.”
Sam Mokhtari
VP of Global Business Development 2023
“Today, we have a proven marketable business case. We built an international team of top tier specialists. We’ve formed a state-of-the-art legal framework that we consider one of our greatest achievements.”
Nataliia Britten
Senior Marketing Advisor
2019 – 2023
“Collective investment schemes are the best way for retail investors to get real estate exposure. This is a complex asset class and there is value to investment across several projects to spread the risk of failures.”
Roadmap
Smartlands is founded
The testnet version of the platform is launched
Restructuring of the company as an international business, establishing of a corresponding business strategy
Major team expansion, the HQ established in London and the development office in Vilnius
Launch of the Smartlands Platform
First project launch, Nottingham, UK
A strategy review and legal framework updat
Regional Office opening, Kyiv, Ukraine
Launch of the Beta-version of the platform with Ukrainian assets
Updated Wallet Launch
Company rebranding – Smartlands becomes Definder
Conducting token migration from the Stellar blockchain to BEP-20 (swap)
Launch of the decentralized platform DF Platform
Integration of BSC wallets
Mobile App Android Launch
Smart Contract for DF Platform audited
Partnerships with DEX companies for improving the infrastructure
Creation of a workspace management system based on DAO principles
Conduct the first crowdfunding activities
Monitor and improve the fundraising process based on the platform’s users feedbac
Team Expansion: New CEO Maxim Kolyada
Conduct Legal, Technical, and Business audits of the system, smart contracts, and White Paper
Develop new system functionality and design
Initiate the launch of the Decentralized Authority Organization (DAO) functionality
Execute the first project listing within the DAO
Add the Word System and introduce gamification for the community and token holders
Launch the lending pool functionality
Begin consistent listing of alternative real estate opportunities
Commence the license application for crowd lending license in Europe
Monitor and optimize system performance
Further team annd marketing expansion efforts