Matej Michalko

Matej Michalko is a blockchain pioneer and post-quantum entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in cryptography and decentralized technologies. He is the founder of Decent Cybersecurity, a global company delivering post-quantum encryption, blockchain solutions, and advanced cyber defence for critical sectors such as space, aerospace, defence, and unmanned systems. Matej Michalko leads Decent Cybersecurity as a consortium partner in the 32 million euro AIDA project funded by the European Defence Fund, developing AI-driven, crypto-agile cyber defence systems. The company holds NATO, EU, and national Secret-level clearances and is ISO certified. He has contributed to NATO advisory groups and serves in leadership roles within Slovak critical infrastructure and IT organizations. Matej Michalko began his journey with early Bitcoin mining in 2010 and later founded and scaled multiple ventures, earning recognition, including Forbes 30 Under 30.