Kevan Burns
Sovereign Infrastructure & Namespace Architect
18 .X Namespaces · Multi-Chain Deterministic Systems · Web3 Identity Lattice
Executive Summary
Sovereign infrastructure architect and institutional systems operator building a Web3 identity lattice across 18 .X namespace domains — from kevan.x (root sovereign identity) through unykorn.x, kairos.x, helios.x, genesis.x, super-s.x, optkas.x, boutique.x, imperia.x, nil.x, y3k.x, donk.x, acnc.x, xxxiii.x, university.x, grid.x, and docs.x. Builder of 20+ deterministic systems across 13+ blockchains — each namespace resolving to a sovereign, fully-tested, production-grade platform. Architect of the FTH OS deterministic execution runtime (500+ vaults, 13 chains, zero undefined failures), UnyKorn L1 (17-crate Rust Layer 1 runtime + Genesis Protocol, 398+ tests, Ed25519/SHA-256/BLAKE3), and the .X Namespace Protocol (ERC-721 registrar, IPFS resolver, hardware wallet binding, XRPL memo anchoring). Principal at FTH Trading with 50+ years of institutional commodity operations. Every system is sovereign — owned, operated, and controlled by its operator. 2,070+ verified tests. DOI-published research. Operate at the intersection of traditional finance, namespace sovereignty, and next-generation deterministic infrastructure.
Core Competencies
Systems & Languages
Blockchain & DLT
Namespace & Sovereign Identity
Institutional Custody
AI & Automation
Compliance & Standards
Infrastructure & DevOps
Research & Publishing
Professional Experience
Founder & Chief Infrastructure Architect
UnyKorn L1 · .X Namespace Protocol
2024 – Present
Norcross, GA
- Designed and built the UnyKorn L1 runtime (Popeye-Tars-Mars-Tev) — 4-crate Rust blockchain with POPEYE (libp2p gossipsub P2P), TEV (Ed25519 crypto gate), MARS (deterministic state machine), TAR (crash-safe persistence) — 49 tests, 3s block time, single-slot finality
- Architected the .X Namespace Protocol: sovereign Web3 identity lattice with ERC-721 registrar, subdomain minting engine, IPFS resolver, hardware wallet binding, and XRPL memo anchoring across 18 root namespace domains (kevan.x → docs.x)
- Built deterministic FundingEngine: multi-rail routing across XRPL, Fireblocks MPC, BitGo Multi-Sig, and Circle USDC/CCTP — one API call, one audit trail
- Implemented consensus-level compliance with 2-of-3 policy quorum validation — non-compliant transactions rejected before mempool admission, eliminating settlement reversal risk
- Built native XRPL bridge implementing XLS-38d sidechain protocols: bidirectional asset transfer, XRP escrow, trust line management, DEX order book access, and cross-chain settlement with 3-of-5 threshold signing
- Developed KAIROS sovereign AI runtime (kairos.x) — MCP server architecture, 24 tools across 5 categories, RAG retrieval pipelines, agentic multi-step workflows, and multi-model routing as the AI control plane for all .x namespace systems
- Created trade finance module implementing full ICC UCP 600 Documentary Credits — digitizing letters of credit, bills of lading, and conditional payment instruments
- Engineered 4-layer namespace architecture: L1 Registrar → Resolver Engine → IPFS Deployment Layer → System Documentation — root namespaces sealed, subdomains programmable
Principal & Operator
FTH Trading · boutique.x
Ongoing · 50+ Years in Operations
Norcross, GA
- Operate the FTH OS deterministic execution runtime — 500+ vaults across 13 chains with zero undefined failures, powering institutional commodity trading, custody, and settlement operations
- Direct institutional commodity trading operations across precious metals, energy, and agricultural markets with cross-border settlement infrastructure
- Operate trade finance origination including letters of credit, documentary collections, and supply chain financing instruments across international jurisdictions
- Manage institutional custody relationships with Tier-1 custodians (Fireblocks, BitGo, Anchorage) for multi-asset portfolio operations
- Oversee regulatory compliance programs spanning SEC, FinCEN, and international commodity trading regulations
- Developed the FTH Trading Boutique OS (boutique.x) — comprehensive digital operating system with 8 integrated modules for institutional trading operations
- Established FTH University (university.x) — blockchain engineering curriculum and deterministic finance training platform for institutional operators
Sovereign Namespace Architect
Independent · Multi-Platform
2024 – Present
Remote
- Built and deployed the SUPER-S Platform (super-s.x) — 100+ modules across 13 blockchains in 3 hard-boundary system modes (INFRA/ISSUER/VENUE), multi-custodian architecture, dual-chain settlement tokens
- Designed the GMIIE Intelligence Engine (gmie.x) — 26-module macro-situational awareness platform with 5-ring analysis architecture monitoring CBDCs and settlement networks across 14 jurisdictions
- Engineered the ACNC/ODNC Ecosystem (acnc.x) — 18 contracts, 6,551 NFTs, 352 tests on Polygon, closed deflationary conservation economy with ERC-6551 token-bound accounts
- Architected the Genesis Protocol (genesis.x) — deterministic software organism with Lotka-Volterra ecological simulation, 5,680 worlds simulated, cryptographic provenance via Merkle trees
- Built NIL athlete revenue stack (nil.x) — contract issuance, revenue splits, institutional custody, compliance routing, and deterministic payment distribution for collegiate athletics
- Designed Y3K Markets (y3k.x) — RWA tokenization platform with SPV-backed issuance, multi-vertical structuring, and institutional settlement rails
- Developed Imperia Platform (imperia.x) — command layer orchestration runtime for institutional deployment, multi-system governance, and sovereign infrastructure coordination
- Created Deterministic Literary Publishing pipeline (xxxiii.x) — 5-layer provenance stack: content hash → Merkle root → on-chain anchor → DOI → ORCID. 75,000-word literary work. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18646886
- Deployed OPTKAS Client Portal (optkas.x) — 134 capabilities, 9 mainnet accounts, 1,213+ tests on XRPL mainnet. 28 TypeScript engines, 9 AMM pools, $500M MTN program
- Built SunFarm Platform (helios.x) — $90M deterministic capital modeling for 50 MW Solar + 100 MWh BESS. 4-entity SPV architecture, 9 governance covenants
Architecture Portfolio
UnyKorn L1 — unykorn.x
17 Rust Crates · 398+ Tests · 0 Unsafe4-tier production stack: L1 Runtime (POPEYE/TEV/MARS/TAR — libp2p, Ed25519, deterministic state, crash-safe persistence) + Genesis Protocol (13 crates, 1,820 experiment worlds, dual-chain SHA-256+BLAKE3 anchoring). 398+ tests. Zero unsafe blocks.
https://github.com/unykornai/Popeye-Tars-Mars-Tev.X Namespace Protocol — kevan.x
18 Root Domains · ERC-721 Registrar · IPFS ResolverSovereign Web3 identity lattice implementing 4-layer namespace architecture: L1 Registrar → Resolver Engine → IPFS Deployment Layer → System Documentation. Root namespaces sealed with hardware wallet binding, subdomains programmable, XRPL memo anchoring for provenance. Every system resolves to a sovereign namespace.
https://kevan.unykorn.org/systemsFTH OS — boutique.x
500+ Vaults · 13 Chains · Zero Undefined FailuresDeterministic execution runtime powering institutional commodity trading, custody, and settlement. Multi-chain vault orchestration across 13 blockchains with zero undefined failure states. 8 integrated modules: risk analytics, compliance automation, settlement management, and portfolio intelligence.
SUPER-S Platform — super-s.x
100+ Modules · 13 Blockchains · 3 System ModesFull-spectrum institutional capital infrastructure operating across 13 blockchains in 3 hard-boundary system modes (INFRA/ISSUER/VENUE). Multi-custodian architecture (Fireblocks/Anchorage/BitGo), dual-chain settlement tokens, and 3-tier anchoring.
https://fthtrading.github.io/SUPER-S/#platform-glanceOPTKAS Client Portal — optkas.x
134 Capabilities · 9 Mainnet Accounts · 1,213+ TestsFull-stack institutional digital securities platform on XRPL mainnet. 28 TypeScript engines, 9 AMM pools, $500M MTN program. Wyoming SPV. 128 of 134 capabilities live.
https://fthtrading.github.io/optkas-manual/public/client-portal.htmlKAIROS Sovereign AI — kairos.x
24 MCP Tools · 5 Categories · RAG · Agentic WorkflowsSovereign AI operating system with MCP server architecture, tool auto-discovery, RAG retrieval pipelines, agentic multi-step workflows, policy enforcement, and multi-model routing. The AI control plane connecting all .x namespace systems.
SunFarm Platform — helios.x
$90M Basis · 7 Engines · 14+ PathwaysDeterministic capital modeling for 50 MW Solar + 100 MWh BESS infrastructure. 4-entity SPV architecture, 9 governance covenants, complete DR regulatory stack. Shovel-ready.
https://fthtrading.github.io/sunfarm--platform/GMIIE Intelligence Engine — gmie.x
26 Modules · 5 Rings · 14 Jurisdictions · 12 FormulasGlobal Monetary Infrastructure Intelligence Engine — macro-situational awareness platform monitoring CBDCs, settlement networks, and payment corridors. 5-ring analysis architecture with NIG (Narrative-Infrastructure Gap) composite scoring.
https://gmiie-dashboard.netlify.app/ACNC / ODNC Ecosystem — acnc.x
18 Contracts · 6,551 NFTs · 352 Tests · PolygonClosed Deflationary Conservation Economy on Polygon. $1 genesis token with 0.5% burn + 0.5% treasury per transfer. ERC-6551 token-bound accounts, 3-tier Focus Pools, Artifact Forge, 10 NFT archetypes.
https://fuckthenoise.netlify.app/Genesis Protocol — genesis.x
13 Crates · 349 Tests · 1,820 Worlds · DOI PublishedDeterministic evolutionary economics engine with cryptographic provenance. 13 Rust crates, dual-chain anchoring (SHA-256 + BLAKE3), 910,000 total epochs, 12 controlled experiments across 6 research domains. Zero civilization collapses. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18729652.
Literary Protocol XXXIII — xxxiii.x
5 Contracts · 58 Tests · 4 Merkle Trees · DOILPS-1 reference implementation on Polygon. 5 Solidity contracts (LiteraryAnchor, PublishingKernelV2, RoyaltyRouter, AuthorIdentity). Deterministic pipeline: Compile → Hash (SHA-256) → Merkle (4 trees: manuscript, artifact, image, prompt → editionRoot) → Manifest. ECDSA secp256k1. 48-hour timelock. Level 3 conformance. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18646886.
NIL Athlete Revenue Stack — nil.x
Contract Issuance · Revenue Splits · Custody · ComplianceSovereign athlete revenue infrastructure for collegiate athletics. Deterministic contract issuance, revenue split routing, institutional custody integration, compliance automation, and payment distribution — all operating under a sealed namespace.
Y3K Markets — y3k.x
RWA Tokenization · SPV Issuance · Multi-VerticalReal-world asset tokenization platform with SPV-backed issuance, multi-vertical structuring across real estate, commodities, and infrastructure, and institutional settlement rails.
Imperia Platform — imperia.x
Command Layer · Multi-System Governance · OrchestrationCommand layer orchestration runtime for institutional deployment. Multi-system governance coordination, sovereign infrastructure scheduling, and cross-namespace operational intelligence.
FTH University — university.x
Blockchain Engineering · Deterministic Finance · TrainingInstitutional training platform delivering blockchain engineering curriculum and deterministic finance methodology. Designed for operators building sovereign infrastructure at scale.
DONK AI OS — donk.x
Agent Orchestration · Voice Systems · Local-First AIAI operating system with KAIROS runtime integration, agent orchestration, voice command systems, and local-first intelligence. Deterministic AI execution with sovereign data control.
Grid Infrastructure — grid.x
Sovereign Mesh · Cross-Namespace Routing · CoordinationInfrastructure coordination layer connecting sovereign namespace systems. Cross-namespace routing, mesh coordination, and deterministic system handoff across the .x lattice.
Digital Empire Index
13 Platforms · IPFS Deployed · IPNS AnchoredInstitutional portfolio tracking system for digital capital assets. Services, blog, press, and revenue tiers with enterprise pricing. Deployed to content-addressed persistent storage.
https://kevan-burns.comEducation & Certifications
Certifications, licenses, and educational credentials available upon request.
Objective
Seeking opportunities to design, build, and lead sovereign infrastructure at the institutional level — specifically in namespace-driven identity systems, multi-chain settlement architectures, deterministic execution runtimes, RWA tokenization platforms, and compliance-first blockchain infrastructure. Available for Chief Architect, VP of Engineering, and Principal Architect roles at organizations building the next generation of regulated digital capital markets and Web3 identity infrastructure.