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Senior Product Manager · Crypto · Web3 · DeFi

DonHartig

Blockchain Architect · Crypto PM · Multi-Chain Product Strategy
Don Hartig

Senior crypto product professional with 11+ years driving product strategy, content operations, and blockchain product development at top-tier exchanges and Web3 platforms. Founder of the Silubium ("四路币") blockchain project, serving as Engineering Team Lead and CMO — personally overseeing the design and architecture of a full blockchain feature set, wallet, and public ledger from concept through to ICO and mainnet launch.

Hands-on experience managing product pipelines at Bitget (top-10 global CEX), providing UI/UX optimisation recommendations for the Bitget Insights social trading app pre-launch, and translating complex blockchain concepts into clear product specifications and documentation. A full-stack developer who builds with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and REST APIs — able to communicate fluently with engineering teams on technically complex features.

10+ years as a crypto market participant, fluent in 7 languages, with a particular edge in Asian markets critical to global wallet adoption.

11+
Years Crypto Industry
7
Languages Fluent
40+
Web/App Projects Built
1
Blockchain Co-Founded
01

Product & Leadership Experience

2021 — 2022
Bitget
Remote · Full-time
Top-10 Global CEX
Senior Content Operations Manager
  • Built the Content Operations function from the ground up — restructured team roles, defined KPIs, set OKRs, and designed the end-to-end editorial workflow; a direct analogue to establishing PM process at a product-first company.
  • Provided UI/UX layout optimisation recommendations for the Bitget Insights social trading app pre-launch, working directly with the Product and BD teams to shape user experience decisions.
  • Assisted Product and BD teams with Mandarin Chinese → English localisation of product copy, UI/UX strings, press releases, and BD collateral — bridging the gap between technical requirements and user-facing language.
  • Managed a high-volume content pipeline (up to 40 posts per day) spanning technical analyses, listing announcements, and app updates — building rigorous quality standards across a distributed team.
  • Led hiring pipeline end-to-end: created recruitment forms, conducted interviews, and onboarded supervisors and writers within budget constraints.
  • Proactively brokered a strategic partnership with celebrity advertising agency NEON by leveraging an existing professional relationship — demonstrating an instinct for identifying growth opportunities.
2017 — 2018
Silubium (丝路币)
China
Blockchain Co-Founder
Co-Founder · Blockchain Systems Architect · CMO
  • Co-designed the full Silubium blockchain feature set and rule architecture — responsible for defining what the chain could do, how it would behave, and how its components (source code, wallet, public ledger "Silkchain") fit together.
  • Served as Engineering Team Lead across two parallel development teams, overseeing the wallet application and public ledger from specification through to launch — the core product management function of a blockchain startup.
  • Directed the full international ICO marketing campaign end-to-end, from whitepaper to token go-live — managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional stakeholders across two countries and two languages.
  • Delivered keynote speeches at all ICO funding events in China, in Mandarin, translating highly technical blockchain concepts for investor audiences.
  • Produced bilingual video and advertising content for Chinese and international markets.
2023 — 2024
Businext
Dubai, UAE · On-site
Crypto & DeFi Media
Senior Producer — Crypto, DeFi & FinTech
  • Led a cross-functional team producing daily long-form content on crypto, DeFi, blockchain, Web3, and FinTech — owning the full content calendar, editorial strategy, and team output quality.
  • Conducted on-camera interviews and produced video content across TikTok, X, and Instagram on crypto trends and market stories.
  • Recruited and hired writers, journalists, on-screen presenters, and KOL partners — implementing workflow and content distribution strategies to improve engagement metrics.
2025 — Present
Antarctic Exchange
Remote
Crypto Exchange
Web Localiser · Language Optimiser · Social Media Producer
  • Performed full-scope localisation of the exchange website from Chinese to English, optimising all copy for English-speaking market tone, idiom, and SEO intent.
  • Authored SEO-optimised CTA articles and daily social media content to drive inbound user acquisition.
2020 — 2021
Singularity
Singapore
Web3 Gaming
Social Media & Marketing Localisation Manager
  • Authored the full English-language whitepaper for the Singularity Metaverse — translating technical Web3 architecture into structured product documentation for a global audience.
  • Served as international PR contact and BD outreach lead, managing brand-to-partner communications for global markets.
  • Concurrent (Deer Network): authored the full English whitepaper and performed complete website localisation.
2018 — 2020
Freelance
Remote
Multi-Client
Crypto Content & Technical Writer · Web Developer
  • Delivered technical and marketing content for GSR, BingX, Blockchain Advocates, Coinformant, Antarctic Exchange and others — spanning whitepapers, technical analyses, product documentation, and educational guides.
  • Authored a legal considerations piece on Tokenized Asset Offerings for Blockchain Advocates — demonstrating command of regulatory and structural nuance in digital assets.
  • Began building web applications, accumulating 40+ live projects across crypto, finance, e-commerce, and SaaS verticals.
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Crypto Domain Expertise

Blockchain & Protocol Knowledge
Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) Monero (XMR) Solana (SOL) Non-Custodial Wallets Private Key Management Multi-Chain UX Blockchain Architecture Tokenomics ICO / IDO DeFi Protocols NFTs / Web3 CEX / DEX Wallet UX P2P Trading Whitepaper Authorship Market Making Technical Analysis
Product Management Competencies
Roadmap Ownership KPI / OKR Definition Cross-Functional Leadership Feature Prioritisation Product Requirements (PRDs) UX Optimisation Competitive Analysis Go-to-Market Strategy Team Building & Hiring Agile / Iterative Delivery Technical Documentation Stakeholder Management User Acquisition Funnels Data-Driven Iteration Post-Launch Analysis
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Technical Skills

Development
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • React / Next.js
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs / GraphQL
  • Python
  • MySQL / PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Git / GitHub
Product & Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • KPI Framework Design
  • A/B Testing
  • User Flow Analysis
  • Funnel Optimisation
  • SEO Strategy
  • UI/UX Feedback
  • Agile / Sprint Planning
  • Documentation Systems
Platforms & Tools
  • Google Workspace
  • Telegram / Discord
  • X / Twitter
  • Medium / Substack
  • GitHub
  • AWS / Cloud Hosting
  • WordPress / CMS
  • Upwork (5★ Verified)
  • TikTok / YouTube
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Language Capability

English
Native
Mandarin
Fluent · #3 Global
German
Professional
+4 More
French · Spanish · Japanese · Dutch
05

Selected Work & Writing

01 · Bitget
Bitget Insights — UX Feedback Report
Pre-launch UX review and optimisation recommendations for the Bitget Insights social trading app, delivered to the Product team.
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02 · GSR
The Benefits of Market Making
Professional analysis of crypto market-making strategies produced for GSR — one of the world's leading algorithmic trading firms.
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03 · Silubium
Silubium Blockchain — Archived Project
Co-designed blockchain feature architecture, managed dual development teams (wallet + ledger), and led the ICO campaign to mainnet launch.
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04 · Deer Network
Deer Network Whitepaper
Authored the complete English-language technical whitepaper for the Deer Network blockchain project, translating protocol design into structured documentation.
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05 · Singularity
Singularity Metaverse Whitepaper
Full English whitepaper for the Singularity Web3 gaming platform — covering tokenomics, ecosystem design, and technical architecture.
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06 · Blockchain Advocates
Tokenized Asset Offering — Legal Considerations
In-depth analysis of the legal and structural considerations for tokenized asset offerings — demonstrating command of regulatory frameworks in digital assets.
View Document →