Jess Zeng
Mantle Ecosystem Lead
Jess leads ecosystem growth for mETH, the liquid staking platform backed by Mantle. In this role, she focuses on expanding mETH’s presence across DeFi and emerging new ecosystems, fostering key partnerships, and driving the mETH and cmETH adoption.
Before joining Mantle, Jess built a strong foundation in blockchain infrastructure and institutional engagement, gaining hands-on experience in both custody providers and oracle networks through roles at Fireblocks and Chainlink. This foundational expertise has given her a comprehensive understanding of the broader crypto ecosystem, enabling her to drive strategic growth and ecosystem expansion efforts effectively.
Jess holds a degree in Finance from SMU and has been immersed in crypto since her university days, gaining early experience through internships at Gemini and Huobi. Her passion for the industry led her to pursue a full-time career in crypto immediately after graduation.
