Omar Zaki

Omar Zaki (known online as 0xbrainjar) is Founder of Composable Finance and Co-Founder and CEO of Mantis. Composable Finance focused on DeFi interoperability infrastructure including the Picasso chain built on the Cosmos SDK and cross-chain IBC-based connectivity. Mantis is Zaki's current primary operating project, building intent-based cross-chain execution and settlement infrastructure focused on chain abstraction, solver networks, and DeFi liquidity coordination.

Prior to his blockchain career, Zaki was subject to an SEC administrative proceeding. In 2019, the SEC issued an administrative order in a settled matter related to his prior investment-adviser activities; this matter was settled without admission or denial of the findings, and no unresolved charges from this matter remain pending as of August 2026. The settled matter is disclosed as material historical context. Zaki's current blockchain work began after this period, focused on DeFi interoperability architecture. His online handle is 0xbrainjar. Specific education details and pre-blockchain career details have not been independently confirmed from primary sources to the level required for definitive publication.