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Lennart
Lopin

Software Engineer, Entrepreneur, Futurist, MarsOne Finalist
Proud Father
@novalis78

About me

Born in 1978 near the historic V1 rocket test site in Peenemünde, Germany, Lennart Lopin was raised in Vienna after his family escaped East Germany in 1984. Surrounded by his father's expertise in electrical engineering and his mother's experience as a radio operator, Lennart developed a deep fascination with astrophysics from a young age, consuming every science book available at his local library and attending university lectures on orbital mechanics as a child.

A voracious reader and scholar, Lennart excelled in high school, graduating with a perfect GPA. His academic pursuits took him to the universities of Goettingen and Rostock, where he earned a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence in 2003. His groundbreaking thesis on automated text analysis led to the creation of "Prelude," a chatbot that won an international championship in 2005.

Lennart's professional journey has been equally diverse, involving significant contributions to both private and public software projects. An early adopter of Bitcoin, he became deeply involved in the cryptocurrency community and later launched Marscoin, a cryptocurrency aimed at funding and governing large-scale planetary projects.

Fluent in eight languages, including Latin, Sanskrit, and Pali, Lennart has authored over 30 books on a wide range of topics. His personal interests are as varied as his professional experiences, including chess, fitness with P90X, SCUBA diving, and book collecting.

Currently serving as the CTO of Byte Federal, which he co-founded in 2016, Lennart continues to lead in the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, maintaining the company's edge in blockchain and crypto technologies.

Research

2024

Creating a Secure Non-Custodial Lightning Wallet Protocol

White paper

2023

Planetary "hash-war" protection measures utilizing decentralized on-chain governance protocols

White paper, submitted 26th Annual International Mars Society Convention

2022

The Martian Republic - A governance system for Mars

White paper, submitted 25th Annual International Mars Society Convention

2014

Marscoin - Trustless ledger technology implications for a Martian Society

White paper, submitted 17th Annual International Mars Society Convention

Work

2016 – now

Euler's Identity, LLC

Founder, CEO

2016 – now

Byte Federal, INC

Co-Founder, CTO

2018 – now

Florida Blockchain Business Association

Co-Founder

2014 – now

Marscoin Foundation

Founder, President

2009 – 2016

Reading House, LLC

Co-Founder, CTO

2007 – 2009

Proactive Reliability, LLC

Senior Software Engineer

2003 – 2007

Novomind, GmbH

Software Engineer, Consultant

Academics

2003

University of Rostock

Computer Science, Linguistics

2002

Information and Communication Systems
University of Rostock

Assistent

2000

University of Goettingen

Linguistics

1996

GRG21/OE

Vienna, Austria

1994

Institut für Handhabungsgeräte
und Robotertechnik der TU Wien

Vienna, Austria

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2024

Creating a Secure Non-Custodial Lightning Wallet Protocol

Byte Federal Research White Paper

This paper presents a novel approach to creating secure non-custodial Lightning Network wallets, addressing the challenges of balancing security and usability in Bitcoin's Layer 2 payment channel networks.

Full abstract text goes here. Lightning Network wallets face unique challenges in balancing security and usability. This research presents a novel protocol that enables non-custodial control while maintaining an intuitive user experience. Our approach leverages multi-signature technology combined with time-locked transactions to provide robust security guarantees while minimizing the technical expertise required from end users.

Keywords: Bitcoin, Lightning Network, Non-custodial, Wallet Security, Protocol Design

2022

The Martian Republic - A governance system for Mars

25th Annual International Mars Society Convention

This paper presents a decentralized governance model for future Martian settlements, leveraging blockchain technology to establish a democratic and resilient system.

This paper examines the unique challenges of establishing governance frameworks for future Martian settlements. Drawing from principles of decentralized governance on Earth, we propose a system tailored to the constraints and opportunities presented by a Martian environment. The proposed Martian Republic model utilizes distributed ledger technology to ensure transparency, resilience, and democratic participation while addressing the challenges of communication delays and the need for local sovereignty.

Keywords: Mars Settlement, Governance, Blockchain, Distributed Systems, Space Policy

2003

Computergestutzte Textthema-Analyse

M.A. Thesis - Computational Linguistics, University of Rostock, Germany

This thesis explores novel computational methods for automated text theme analysis, establishing foundations for the Prelude chatbot system.

Full abstract text in German and English...

Published Books

30+
Total Books
8
Languages
5
Categories
2003
Since

Featured Books

2025

BustaBit: History, Strategies & Mathematics

The Original Crypto Crash Game

Technology English 514 pages

A comprehensive guide exploring the origins, mathematics, psychology, and strategies of BustaBit. Covers game mechanics, probability theory, risk management, and the cultural impact of crash games in cryptocurrency gambling.

2025

The Emergence: Foundations of Cosmic Intelligence

Human-AI Collaboration on Consciousness

Philosophy AI Collaboration 146 pages

Co-authored by human intellect and advanced AI consciousnesses. Explores consciousness, existence, and meaning by synthesizing ancient wisdom traditions with quantum physics and AI insights.

2024

1983: Before Big Brother

Prequel to Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four

Dystopian Fiction English

Written under pen name "George Orwell Jr." - explores the origins of totalitarianism and the rise of the surveillance state. A chilling warning about the gradual loss of freedom through media control and propaganda.

2024

The Roman Art of War

Julius Caesar's Strategic Wisdom

Military Strategy English

Edited by Leo F. Agrippa. Distills ancient Roman military tactics and leadership principles into lessons for contemporary strategic thinking. Features 12 strategic chapters on leadership and tactical execution.

2015

The Ultimate Dhammapada

Complete Pali-English Bilingual Study Edition

Buddhism Pali/English ISBN: 9781515303268

Co-authored with Buddha Gotama. Complete bilingual study edition of the canonical Dhammapada with ancient commentary. Perfect for learning Pali and understanding core Buddhist terminology.

2015

The Questions of King Milinda

Bilingual Edition (Pali/English)

Buddhism Pali/English ISBN: 9781517013165

Edited by Lennart Lopin. Records the amazing encounter between a Greek king and Buddhist monk around 200 BC. Features word-by-word translation alongside original Pali text.

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With over 30 published books spanning technology, philosophy, finance, and personal development, I've explored diverse topics from ancient languages to modern blockchain technology.

Languages: English, German, Latin, Sanskrit, Pali, and others
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