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About — Why we exist

Building the infrastructure for real-world blockchain adoption.

Block Reign helps organizations design, launch, govern, and scale blockchain-powered solutions that create transparency, efficiency, trust, and measurable value.

Our story

Why Block Reign exists.

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform industries, improve transparency, reduce inefficiencies, and create entirely new models of ownership and participation.

Yet many blockchain initiatives fail because they focus on technology before solving meaningful problems.

Block Reign was founded on a different belief: technology succeeds when it creates measurable value for real people and real organizations.

Our mission is to help bridge the gap between innovation and adoption by providing the technology, infrastructure, compliance, governance, and commercialization expertise required to bring blockchain solutions into the real world.

Our mission

Solving real-world problems with blockchain technology.

We believe blockchain should improve outcomes. Whether helping organizations launch ecosystems, tokenize assets, create decentralized applications, reward positive behaviors, improve transparency, or build entirely new business models, every solution should deliver measurable value.

Technology is not the destination. Impact is.

What makes us different

More than a technology company.

Many organizations focus on software development. Others focus on compliance. Others focus on infrastructure. Block Reign combines multiple disciplines under one organization.

Technology

Blockchain architecture, protocols, smart contracts, and applications engineered for real use.

Infrastructure

Validator operations, node hosting, monitoring, and the operational backbone ecosystems depend on.

Compliance

AML, KYC, KYB, governance, and regulatory strategy delivered through Veracore Compliance Group.

Commercialization

Turning working technology into adopted, sustainable products that organizations actually use.

Education

Programs and incentive systems that help people understand, trust, and engage with new technology.

Ecosystem Development

A system-of-systems approach that connects technology, partners, and participants into durable networks.

This integrated approach allows us to help clients move from concept to adoption with a single strategic partner.

Our approach

How we help organizations succeed.

Successful blockchain adoption requires more than technical implementation. It requires governance, compliance, infrastructure, user engagement, incentives, and long-term operational support. Block Reign helps clients navigate every phase of the journey.

Understand
Design
Build
Launch
Operate
Scale

Leadership

Experienced operators across every discipline.

Block Reign brings together technology, compliance, infrastructure, commercialization, finance, and operations under one leadership team.

Cathryn Bonar, Chief Executive Officer

Cathryn Bonar

Chief Executive Officer

  • Regulatory Strategy
  • SEC · CFTC · GDPR
  • Commercialization
  • People Leadership
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Cathryn "Cat" Bonar is the CEO of Block Reign Inc., a blockchain company transforming how businesses and governments reward, engage, and serve their customers through decentralized infrastructure. Cat is a rare operator, a patented medical device inventor, seasoned business owner, and global compliance expert with 15+ years navigating SEC, CFTC, GDPR, and international regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

For over 20 years she has led people, built teams, and grown companies from the ground up, across both private and public sectors, earning a reputation as a leader who delivers results without losing sight of the humans behind them.

At Block Reign, Cat channels that rare combination of entrepreneurial grit, regulatory mastery, and people-first leadership into a single mission: making blockchain accessible, compliant, and impactful for businesses and communities worldwide. Cat doesn't just build technology. She builds lasting impact.

Cory Clinton, Chief Technology Officer

Cory Clinton

Chief Technology Officer

  • Blockchain Architecture
  • Smart Contracts
  • Cosmos · Ethereum · Solana
  • AI × Blockchain
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Cory Clinton is a seasoned technology leader, blockchain architect, and Web3 builder with nearly a decade of experience designing and scaling decentralized technologies and engineering teams.

At Block Reign, Cory leads the development of infrastructure that bridges blockchain, artificial intelligence, and decentralized applications with real-world assets and services. His work focuses on building scalable, secure, and interoperable systems that enable practical, real-world adoption of blockchain technology across industries.

Cory has played a key role in the design and launch of blockchain networks, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, token ecosystems, and tokenization platforms that bring traditional business models on-chain in a compliant and utility-driven manner.

With deep technical expertise across leading ecosystems including Cosmos, Ethereum, and Solana, Cory specializes in smart contract architecture, validator infrastructure, cross-chain interoperability, and full-stack Web3 system design.

He is particularly focused on the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain, where decentralized infrastructure can support trusted data environments, automated systems, and emerging economic models centered around tokenized real-world assets and services.

Dewey MacKay, Chief Financial Officer

Dewey MacKay

Chief Financial Officer

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Business Development
  • Startup Investment
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Dewey MacKay received his accounting degree from Brigham Young University in 1997. He spent two years working for Ernst & Young where he focused exclusively on entrepreneurial clients. He then spent several years in the software industry learning business development and sales for companies such as Siebel Systems (acquired by Oracle).

He is the Managing Director of Altrice LLC. Dewey has a keen eye for promising startups, as evidenced by his early investments in several successful businesses. He has spent time as Chief Operating Officer or Chief Financial Officer at several of the companies in which he has invested. He loves the energy of startups and is particularly invested in the success of entrepreneurs in his home state of Utah.

Jeff Wilhite, Chief Operating Officer

Jeff Wilhite

Chief Operating Officer

  • Organizational Scaling
  • Sales Leadership
  • Tokenomics
  • Partner Development
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Jeff Wilhite is a proven business builder with experience across both private and public companies, specializing in scaling organizations, leading high-performing sales teams, and developing revenue models that drive sustainable growth. He has guided hundreds of employees and thousands of independent representatives, translating ambitious ideas into efficient, results-driven operations.

An early participant in the blockchain space, Jeff brings hands-on expertise in tokenomics, node ecosystems, and decentralized business models. As Executive Director of Partner Development, he focuses on building strategic partnerships and supporting responsible, scalable growth.

Dwight Rasmussen, Product Development

Dwight Rasmussen

Product Development

  • IT Strategy
  • Operations
  • Security & Compliance
  • Blockchain Applications
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Dwight Rasmussen brings over 25 years of experience in the information technology sector. While earning a Bachelor of Business Management degree and a Master of Information Systems Management degree, he worked for an early Internet startup company that was ultimately acquired by AT&T.

He has since built a successful consulting career helping small businesses understand, develop, and implement IT strategies that improve operational efficiencies, follow best practices and regulations, and stay secure — all while focusing on relationships and the human element involved with technology.

In 2018, blockchain piqued his interest and he became heavily involved with a commercial project that fueled his interest in how blockchain technology could be used to solve real-world problems and create meaningful opportunities across many industries and sectors.

Dr. Luciano Pesci, Blockchain Economist

Dr. Luciano Pesci

Blockchain Economist

  • Economics
  • Data Science
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Tokenomics & Governance
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Luciano is a respected economist, data scientist, and author with a distinguished career at the intersection of advanced analytics and emerging technology. A highly regarded professor at multiple higher-education institutions, he brings both academic rigor and real-world expertise to every project he leads.

He is the co-founder and CEO of Emperitas, a full-stack data intelligence firm that blends predictive modeling with agile research to drive profitability and optimize performance across the full lifecycle of a brand. His work has supported organizations in making smarter, data-driven decisions that scale.

Luciano has also played a pivotal role in the blockchain space. His contributions to cryptocurrency startups, including Spera.io, featured in Forbes, have helped teams secure funding, validate product-market fit, optimize marketing spend, and establish robust, scalable data-governance frameworks that create long-term competitive advantage.

Outside of work, Luciano and his wife, Nicole, are raising five boys and enjoy exploring Utah's mountains with their loyal lab, Maggie.

Jeff Bracken, Executive Development Strategist

Jeff Bracken

Executive Development Strategist

  • Sales Leadership
  • Organizational Scaling
  • Partnership Development
  • Strategic Growth
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Jeff Bracken joins Block Reign as Executive Development Strategist, bringing over twenty years of sales and leadership experience to the team.

Known for his strategic vision and ability to drive growth, Jeff has consistently risen to the top across a diverse range of business environments, leading local startups to national successes and global giants. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for Lone Star Steakhouse, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company from 7 locations to 382 restaurants across the United States and Australia. His restaurant industry career began with Coulter Enterprises, then one of Pizza Hut's largest franchisees, where he joined as a Manager Trainee and steadily advanced to Regional Vice President, earning the National QSC Award and being honored as District Manager of the Year twice along the way. Jeff is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Leadership Program and also studied at Ricks College and Utah Valley University.

Beyond his corporate accomplishments, Jeff brings an unmatched passion for personal achievement and a genuine dedication to helping others reach their full potential. At Block Reign, he is leveraging his decades of relationship-building expertise to identify and bring the right clients, partners, and organizations into the Block Reign ecosystem, helping advance the company's mission and accelerate its growth on the global stage.

Shay Bonar, MBA, Executive Director of Operations

Shay Bonar, MBA

Executive Director of Operations

  • Operations Management
  • Healthcare Credentialing
  • Web3 Marketing
  • Process Excellence
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Shay Bonar serves as Executive Director of Operations at Block Reign, where she brings a results-driven approach and a passion for operational excellence to one of the most dynamic spaces in technology.

Shay holds a Bachelor's in Business Management from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Liberty University. Prior to joining Block Reign, she served as Director of Licensing & Executive Operations at ToothPillow, where she managed healthcare credentialing for dental providers nationwide alongside a range of operational initiatives.

Her professional foundation also includes management experience with Chick-fil-A, marketing experience in the real estate industry, and social media and marketing work across 15 blockchain projects in the Web3 space. Above all, Shay is passionate about smooth operational processes and committed to making a positive impact on those around her.

Belle Nanny, Blockchain Compliance Associate

Belle Nanny

Blockchain Compliance Associate

  • Compliance Reviews
  • Policy Development
  • Regulatory Standards
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Belle Nanny serves as an Associate for Blockchain Compliance, bringing a strong foundation in compliance processes built across the restaurant services and office administration sectors. Her background has given her a practical, detail-oriented understanding of how policies and procedures keep operations running smoothly and within regulatory standards.

In her role, Belle manages compliance reviews and oversees the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, helping ensure that operations meet the rigorous standards required in the blockchain and digital asset space. Her attention to detail and process-driven approach make her a valuable part of the compliance team.

Board & advisors

Strategic expertise.

Block Reign collaborates with industry professionals across compliance, financial services, healthcare, technology, payments, education, and blockchain innovation.

Advisory Board

Senior advisors guiding strategy, governance, and long-term direction. Profiles forthcoming.

Industry Experts

Specialists across financial services, healthcare, payments, and education. Profiles forthcoming.

Strategic Partners

Technology, infrastructure, and commercialization partners extending our reach. Profiles forthcoming.

Professional Affiliations

Memberships and relationships across the blockchain and compliance communities. Details forthcoming.

Ecosystem initiatives

Building more than projects.

Block Reign supports and collaborates with initiatives focused on infrastructure, compliance, education, tokenization, digital assets, and blockchain-powered ecosystems.

Each initiative contributes to a broader vision of practical blockchain adoption and measurable impact.

Values

Principles that guide our work.

Integrity

Innovation

Accountability

Transparency

Stewardship

Education

Impact

Technology creates opportunity. Values create trust. Block Reign is committed to building solutions that reflect both.

Looking forward

Building what comes next.

Blockchain technology remains in the early stages of adoption. The organizations that successfully bridge innovation and real-world implementation will help define the next generation of digital infrastructure.

Block Reign intends to be among them.

Founder’s Letter

A letter from our Chief Executive Officer.

People don’t invest in what a company does. They invest in why it does it. So I will start there. Block Reign exists because we believe blockchain only earns its place in the economy when it solves a real problem for real people, and because we believe the companies that prove that, responsibly, and at scale, will define the next era of digital infrastructure. That conviction is the foundation of how we operate and how we intend to create durable value.

For more than a decade, this technology has been called transformative. The proof has been slower to arrive, not for lack of talent or capital, but for lack of discipline: the discipline to begin with a genuine problem and stay accountable to a measurable outcome. That gap is our opportunity. The market is moving from speculation to infrastructure, from narratives to systems that institutions can actually depend on. We have built Block Reign to lead that transition.

Our work is straightforward to describe and demanding to execute. We help serious organizations put blockchain to work against real needs, verifiable records, portable ownership, faster settlement, and transparency built into the system rather than promised by the people running it. We deliver this through enterprise and government-grade solutions, including reward and engagement platforms and education-sector applications now moving into live pilots, and through our integration of Layer 1 infrastructure under our operating agreement with the Gnodi DAO.

We do not celebrate technology for its own sake. We build what gets used.

What differentiates Block Reign is that compliance is not a function we added at the end; it is the foundation we started from. Regulation is not the enemy of innovation, it is the precondition for trust at scale. Institutions do not adopt technology they cannot govern, and they cannot govern technology that ignores the rules they are obligated to follow. We made this a business in its own right through Veracore Compliance Group, our compliance subsidiary, because anti-money-laundering controls, identity verification, compliance best practices and clear governance are exactly what allow regulated organizations to participate. Clarity is oxygen. A solution that cannot withstand scrutiny is not finished — it is exposed. We believe this discipline is not a cost center. It is our most durable competitive advantage.

Adoption is how we measure ourselves, because it is the only honest test of whether the work was worth doing. It is easy to build something impressive; it is hard to build something relied upon. Real adoption is the unglamorous work that follows a launch, operating infrastructure reliably, supporting users, designing incentives that reward the right behavior, and maintaining systems long after the excitement fades. The value of a system reveals itself in its second year, not its first week, and we manage the business accordingly.

That is why we build for decades, not quarters, and why we intend to allocate capital with the same discipline. We would rather deliver a smaller number of solutions that endure than a larger number that impress and disappear. We measure success by what is still running, still trusted, and still creating value years after we delivered it, because that is what compounds into long-term value.

I want to be equally candid about risk. The technology is still early, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, and the path to broad adoption will likely be longer than the optimists predict. We are confident in the direction even where we are honest about the timing. What we can commit to is the way we work: with integrity, with restraint, and with a refusal to confuse activity for progress. We will tell the market the truth about what blockchain can and cannot do, we will build only what creates value, and we will stay long enough to be held accountable for it.

As we step into the public markets, our promise is the same one we make to the institutions we serve: we are here to bridge innovation and implementation, to make this technology trustworthy enough for the organizations that run the real economy, and to leave behind infrastructure that outlasts the people who built it. If that is the kind of company you want to own, you understand exactly why we are here. Thank you for your trust and for believing in what we are building.

Cathryn H. Bonar

Chief Executive Officer, Block Reign

Let’s build the future together.

A serious mission. A long-term vision.

Whether you’re exploring blockchain adoption, launching a new ecosystem, implementing compliance frameworks, or building technology for the next generation of digital infrastructure, Block Reign is ready to help.