Gian Pastore

Gian Pastore, serves as the firm's Emerging Technologies Specialist. In this capacity, Gian works directly with clients on a wide range of blockchain and crypto-related issues as well as the developing landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing and robotics and how they can be leveraged in business.  He advises clients on AI acceptable use policies, model governance, data sanitization, and applied AI implementation for enterprise use cases.

With a technical background in digital assets, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and blockchain domains, Gian has experience in product development and launch, wallet architecture, and NFT domain infrastructure. He previously served as a project manager at an IT services firm, and holds a certification in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management. Gian has delivered hands-on implementation and enterprise deployments of both blockchain and AI solutions.

Gian has extensive experience creating and maintaining digital wallets for clients, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to their specific requirements and ensuring seamless functionality and security. He assists high-net-worth individuals and family offices with institutional-style wallet setup, account opening, transfer workflows, multisig configurations, hardware key management options, and custody best practices (non-custodial execution support). He guides clients on the functionality, use and implementation of various blockchain-related products and solutions. 

Outside of the Web3 and AI space, Gian guides clients on matters related to the Domain Name System (DNS), including assisting clients on the management, acquisition, registration and transfer of domains, as well as configuration and maintenance of DNS records. He also provides end-to-end support for blockchain-based naming systems and storage (including IPFS deployment), domain acquisition strategy, and other blockchain domain management services.

Gian’s additional capabilities include reviewing token structures and whitepapers, conducting technical (non-legal) assessments of smart contracts, and advising on custody design and key-management strategies. He also supports clients with non-legal analysis of licensing pathways for blockchain and AI initiatives, and drafts applied AI governance frameworks and acceptable-use policies. His work frequently involves conducting technical due diligence and operational risk assessments, as well as leading enterprise workshops and training sessions. Through these services, Gian helps clients align emerging technologies with operational goals and evolving regulatory considerations.

Gian provides technical and operational advisory only and does not offer legal, financial, or investment advice.