# Core Team

• Francesco – Co-Founder & CEO / Lead Developer: A software engineer and blockchain expert with over 5 years of experience in developing decentralized applications and gaming ecosystems. Francesco leads the technical vision of the project, ensuring that the integration of blockchain is seamless and secure. Under his leadership, the team is implementing cutting-edge smart contracts and scalable architecture .

• Riccardo – Co-Founder & Creative Director: An artist and game designer with a Master’s in 3D modeling & animation and extensive experience in game art direction . Riccardo is the creative brain behind MonkeyRealm’s vibrant aesthetic and lore and he's an avid gamer. He has 5+ years in game design, and he ensures that every character, environment, and UI element aligns with our game’s story and is visually engaging . From character concepts to the overall world narrative, Riccardo’s vision brings the MonkeyRealm to life.

• Ian – Marketing Lead: Ian has 3+ years of experience in crypto and Web3 marketing.\
He spearheads brand positioning, community growth, and partnerships with influencers.\
Ian has a proven track record of building online communities (previously managed social media for other succesfull web3 projects).\
At FREDD Studios, he devises innovative marketing campaigns to attract both traditional gamers and crypto enthusiasts. Ian’s focus is on content, communications, and aligning our messaging with what players and investors want to hear.

• Denis – Business Developer: Denis specializes in Web3 business strategy and partnerships. He actively seeks collaborations with other games, blockchain platforms, and esports organizations.\
He’s responsible for securing exchange listings for our token, negotiating marketing partnerships, and exploring opportunities such as integrating MonkeyRealm IP with other platforms.\
Denis ensures that StupidMonkeys Realm Hero is not just a game, but a growing business ecosystem.



Together, the core team works out of FREDD Studios, coordinating closely between technical development and creative design to meet roadmap targets. Our small size (currently under 10 full-time members) is augmented by outsourcing certain tasks to specialized studios (for example smart contract audits) to keep progress swift.
