Afonso Barbosa is a seasoned Web3 product designer with over 20 years of experience in creating innovative user experiences for mobile and web platforms. Currently the Head of Design at Lucid Finance, he leads design efforts for Web3 private credit infrastructure aimed at emerging markets. As a co-founder of impactMarket, Afonso has driven the design and development of a decentralized poverty alleviation protocol that provides microcredit and unconditional basic income, empowering over 50,000 households in 26 countries.

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Afonso’s career spans roles at industry-leading organizations, including Facebook, where he served as a Senior Product Designer, contributing to the development of products that strengthened global communities. He also co-founded QUANTA, a platform specializing in cross-chain technology for decentralized exchanges, and played a critical role in pioneering blockchain-based payment solutions at Vyu Labs. Afonso is the holder of a multitouch technology patent (European Patent WO/2011/039713) and has been recognized with industry awards for his contributions to design and innovation.

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With a unique blend of technical expertise and social impact, Afonso excels at bridging blockchain technology with real-world applications. His work is marked by a commitment to using design to solve complex problems, from driving financial inclusion to creating scalable, user-centered solutions. Afonso holds a background in Mathematics and Computer Science from Universidade do Minho and combines strategic vision with hands-on execution.