Synthetix was originally launched in September 2017 as Havven (HAV) by Kain Warwick. In 2018, the project rebranded to Synthetix, shifting its focus from stablecoins to a broader synthetic asset protocol. Warwick, the founder, is also a non-executive director at the blueshyft retail network and has contributed to several other blockchain projects. The leadership team includes Peter McKean, CEO, with over 20 years of software development experience, and Jordan Momtazi, COO, who brings expertise in blockchain, digital payments, and e-commerce. Justin J. Moses, the CTO, previously served as director of engineering at MongoDB and co-founded the auction platform Pouncer.