
PROTOCOLS THAT MATTER
PROTOCOLS THAT MATTER
Risk Labs Foundation is the team behind the UMA and Across.
We are building infrastructure to bring truth onchain
and unlock seamless crosschain interoperability.
Risk Labs Foundation is the team behind the UMA and Across.
We are building infrastructure to bring truth onchain and unlock seamless crosschain interoperability.
OUR INVESTORS
Our Story
From Whitepaper
to Real-World Impact
From Whitepaper
to Real-World Impact

dec 2018
UMA Whitepaper published
This was just the beginning, launching the Risk Labs journey into decentralized finance.
jan 2019
apr 2020
oct 2021
feb 2022
jun 2022
feb 2024
feb 2025
dec 2018
UMA Whitepaper published
This was the beginning, launching the Risk Labs journey into decentralized finance.
jan 2019
Risk Labs Founded
A small, close-knit team with a dream to make market access ubiquitous.
apr 2020
UMA protocol and token launch
This marked the beginning of our work in synthetic assets and the pioneering of the Optimistic Oracle (OO).
oct 2021
Across v1 Launch
We launched Across as a testament to the flexibility of UMA’s Optimistic Oracle technology in verifying any knowable data.
feb 2022
UMA for Prediction Markets
The Polymarket integration kicked off the use of the OO in prediction markets, demonstrating additional capabilities of the Optimistic Oracle.
jun 2022
Across v2 Release
Across evolved beyond a basic bridge to become a leader in crosschain interoperability.
feb 2024
Across v3 Launch
We introduced the first intents-based interoperability protocol for developers to build world-class, Web2-grade UX to their dApps.
feb 2025
2025 Next-gen OO Research
UMA and partners began researching the next-generation prediction market oracle.
dec 2018
UMA Whitepaper published
This was the beginning, launching the Risk Labs journey into decentralized finance.
jan 2019
Risk Labs Founded
A small, close-knit team with a dream to make market access ubiquitous.
apr 2020
UMA protocol and token launch
This marked the beginning of our work in synthetic assets and the pioneering of the Optimistic Oracle (OO).
oct 2021
Across v1 Launch
We launched Across as a testament to the flexibility of UMA’s Optimistic Oracle technology in verifying any knowable data.
feb 2022
UMA for Prediction Markets
The Polymarket integration kicked off the use of the OO in prediction markets, demonstrating additional capabilities of the Optimistic Oracle.
jun 2022
Across v2 Release
Across evolved beyond a basic bridge to become a leader in crosschain interoperability.
feb 2024
Across v3 Launch
We introduced the first intents-based interoperability protocol for developers to build world-class, Web2-grade UX to their dApps.
feb 2025
2025 Next-gen OO Research
UMA and partners began researching the next-generation prediction market oracle.
dec 2018
UMA Whitepaper published
This was the beginning, launching the Risk Labs journey into decentralized finance.
jan 2019
Risk Labs Founded
A small, close-knit team with a dream to make market access ubiquitous.
apr 2020
UMA protocol and token launch
This marked the beginning of our work in synthetic assets and the pioneering of the Optimistic Oracle (OO).
oct 2021
Across v1 Launch
We launched Across as a testament to the flexibility of UMA’s Optimistic Oracle technology in verifying any knowable data.
feb 2022
UMA for Prediction Markets
The Polymarket integration kicked off the use of the OO in prediction markets, demonstrating additional capabilities of the Optimistic Oracle.
jun 2022
Across v2 Release
Across evolved beyond a basic bridge to become a leader in crosschain interoperability.
feb 2024
Across v3 Launch
We introduced the first intents-based interoperability protocol for developers to build world-class, Web2-grade UX to their dApps.
feb 2025
2025 Next-gen OO Research
UMA and partners began researching the next-generation prediction market oracle.
Who We Are
We are a diverse, global, and remote-first team with a strong belief in the power of crypto as a force for good.
We are a diverse, global, and remote-first team with a strong belief in the power of crypto as a force for good.
Economic Freedom
Economic Freedom
Economic Freedom
Everyone gets a chance to build their financial future.
Everyone gets a chance to build their financial future.
Everyone gets a chance to build their financial future.
Everyone gets a chance to build their financial future.




Integrity
Integrity
Integrity
We keep our word, measure objectively, and decide with data.
We keep our word, measure objectively, and decide with data.
We keep our word, measure objectively, and decide with data.
We keep our word, measure objectively, and decide with data.


Openness
Openness
Openness
We communicate directly and share information transparently.
We communicate directly and share information transparently.
We communicate directly and share information transparently.
We communicate directly and share information transparently.
Taking Smart Risks
Taking Smart Risks
Taking Smart Risks
Test bold ideas, act fast, and learn from outcomes.
Test bold ideas, act fast, and learn from outcomes.
Test bold ideas, act fast, and learn from outcomes.
Test bold ideas, act fast, and learn from outcomes.
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
Hone skills through hard work; give and receive feedback graciously.
Hone skills through hard work; give and receive feedback graciously.
Hone skills through hard work; give and receive feedback graciously.
Hone skills through hard work; give and receive feedback graciously.
Ownership
Ownership
Ownership
We tackle problems head-on and celebrate team wins as our own.
We tackle problems head-on and celebrate team wins as our own.
We tackle problems head-on and celebrate team wins as our own.
We tackle problems head-on and celebrate team wins as our own.




what we value
We’ve created a place for talented people do their best work building products that the world needs and loves.
We’ve created a place for talented people do their best work building products that the world needs and loves.
our perks
We’ve created a place for talented people to do their best work building products that the world needs and loves.
We’ve created a place for talented people to do their best work building products that the world needs and loves.
Truly Flexible Work
We’re 100% remote. Work where you thrive. All we ask is that you have a 3 to 4 hours overlap with EST. The goal is to focus on your output, not hours in a chair.
Family Care Leave
We understand that family obligations can span beyond just new moms and dads. We have a flexible policy that allows us to support you when your family needs to come first.
Aligned Incentives
Solid pay and token options that may even grow over time as you participate in our ecosystem. You’ll share in the success of the impactful tech we’re building as a team.
Team Time
We host at least two team-wide offsite trips annually. Bond, unwind, and build IRL relationships beyond the screens.
Unlimited PTO
Take time off when you need it. In a remote setting, the lines between work and life are blurry. We empower you to take the time needed to feel balanced and whole.
Training and Development
Grow your skills with training that fits your unique goals. We’ll help you level up your career with support and resources to fuel your ambitions.
leadership team
We’re a tight-knit team of engineers, researchers, and crypto-native thinkers committed to building resilient systems for an open financial future.
We’re a tight-knit team of engineers, researchers, and crypto-native thinkers committed to building resilient systems for an open financial future.
Hart Lambur
CEO


Hart Lambur
CEO


Hart Lambur
CEO


Matt Rice
CTO


Matt Rice
CTO


Matt Rice
CTO


Melissa Quinn
COO


Melissa Quinn
COO


Melissa Quinn
COO


Kevin Chan
Treasurer


Kevin Chan
Treasurer


Kevin Chan
Treasurer


Ryan Carman
Head of Product


Ryan Carman
Head of Product


Ryan Carman
Head of Product


James Richard Fry
Head of Marketing


James Richard Fry
Head of Marketing


James Richard Fry
Head of Marketing


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Other amazing humans
Other amazing humans
Other amazing humans
Other amazing humans

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© 2025 Risk Labs Foundation.
All rights reserved.
© 2025 Risk Labs Foundation. All rights reserved.