The Fogo Foundation

The vision for the Fogo network is simple and ambitious: to deliver the greatest on-chain trading experience.
The launch of the Fogo Foundation marks a major step toward realizing that vision.

Why it matters

At its core, Fogo has one goal: to create the best on-chain trading experience possible.
Launching the Fogo Foundation is a major milestone on that journey.

Unlike a company with shareholders or a startup chasing profit, the Foundation exists with a single mission:
to protect the network’s long-term health, support the people building on it, and make sure Fogo evolves as a durable public good.

Shaping the vision

Fogo is unique because it was designed by traders, for traders. Every design choice—from low-latency consensus to native market primitives—reflects that DNA.

The Foundation continues this trader-first logic.

  • Back traders & builders → fund the tools, apps, and infrastructure that push the ecosystem forward.
  • Grow the community → make Fogo easier to discover, understand, and join.
  • Guide governance → keep decision-making fast and coordinated while preparing the path toward full decentralization.

 

In short, the Foundation’s role is not to control Fogo, but to anchor it so the ecosystem can grow strong on its own.

Early Priorities

  • Empower traders & builders with tools, infrastructure, and applications.
  • Expand awareness & education to grow participation in the ecosystem.
  • Provide initial governance that is fast and coordinated while laying the groundwork for decentralization.

The Team

James Reilly

James Reilly

Head of the Fogo Foundation

Markets veteran with 20+ years of experience across trading desks and leadership roles.
Former CEO of Currenex, Head of Capital Markets at Capitolis, and Partner at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Co-launched Morgan Stanley’s Global FX Prime Brokerage and spent a decade in derivatives at JPMorgan.

Martine Bond

Martine Bond

Director, Fogo Foundation

With 25 years at the epicenter of global markets, Martine has held senior roles at Goldman,
Morgan Stanley, and State Street. Most recently EVP & Head of State Street Global Markets for EMEA.
She brings Wall Street credibility, governance expertise, and global perspective to ensure Fogo’s staying power.

Jonathan Edwards

General Counsel, Fogo Foundation

Jonathan was at Goodwin Procter LLP, focusing on growth equity and M&A, and at Milbank LLP, specializing in leveraged finance. Earlier experience includes serving as an auditor at PwC. Jonathan earned a JD cum laude from Fordham University School of Law.

Bottom line

The Fogo Foundation isn’t here to replace builders, traders, or the community.
It’s here to support them, keep the network’s vision intact, and provide the credibility needed to attract the next wave of users, developers, and institutions.

By combining independence, strong governance, and global market expertise, the Foundation helps ensure that Fogo grows into a professional-grade, decentralized trading network that lasts.

Follow updates on the Foundation and its board via the official Fogo X account

Learn more about the Foundation here

Final Quiz

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What is the primary mission of the Fogo Foundation?