Ethereum DAO Veteran Nick Almond Joins Jito to Drive Transparent Governance on Solana
Staff Writer • 2025-05-19
Jito Foundation, the steward of ecosystem growth and protocol adoption for the Jito Network, has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Nick Almond as its new Head of Governance. Dr. Almond, a veteran of DAO infrastructure design within the Ethereum ecosystem, will now help lead Jito’s efforts to build a fully decentralized and community-driven governance model on Solana. A Proven Leader in DAO Architecture Dr. Almond brings over a decade of experience in governance theory, decentralization research, and community building. Prior to joining Jito, he served as CEO of Factory Labs, a research firm focused on governance infrastructure. His academic background spans experimental physics, astrophysics, and decentralized education systems, giving him a multidisciplinary edge in designing resilient DAO frameworks. With Jito DAO already regarded as one of Solana’s most active decentralized organizations, Dr. Almond’s appointment signals a clear commitment to further strengthening the protocol’s community-first foundation. Elevating Governance as a Competitive Advantage "Community leadership has been a core part of the Jito Network for quite some time," said Brian Smith, Head of the Jito Foundation. "We were determined to find an individual who deeply understood the intricacies of DAOs and the critical role of effective community involvement. Dr. Almond didn’t just meet those criteria—he exceeded them." Dr. Almond’s work is already underway. He has played a key role in moderating Jito DAO’s Tokenomics Roundtable Series, helping facilitate productive stakeholder discussions about token distribution, incentives, and long-term sustainability. With this official appointment, he now takes on the broader responsibility of guiding Jito’s governance architecture at scale. From Ethereum to Solana: A New Chapter for DAO Innovation “I’ve been submerged in blockchain and DAO architecture for nearly a decade, primarily within the Ethereum ecosystem, and I felt that now was the time for a change,” said Dr. Almond. “Jito represents the tip of the spear of DAO practice. I look forward to helping progress a DAO that is extremely high-functioning and valued as a crucial component in decentralizing both the Jito network and the wider Solana protocol.” Jito Foundation’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of MEV-optimized staking and validator technologies on Solana. With Dr. Almond’s expertise, the organization aims to turn governance itself into a competitive advantage—ensuring transparency, fairness, and true community alignment as it scales its impact across the DeFi ecosystem. The Jito DAO Tokenomics Roundtable Series will continue in the coming weeks, with Dr. Almond leading the next phase of community engagement and governance iteration.
See More Posts
A look at how NFTS, Web 3, Gaming, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain are reshaping businesses across the globe.
@NFT Today Magazine
