[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Debasish Das [@deba215](/creator/twitter/deba215) on x 8498 followers Created: 2025-07-16 04:11:35 UTC When we talk of @CoinDCX the first name which comes to mind is Sumit. However there is a gentleman who has been the tech backbone of this enterprise, the Co-founder Mr @neerajKh_ ! Today let’s read about Neeraj’s Journey! #CoinDCXCollective 📚 In the bustling city of Kota, Rajasthan, a young Neeraj Khandelwal sat hunched over his books, his mind buzzing with equations and dreams. It was the early 2000s, and like thousands of others, he was preparing for the grueling IIT entrance exams. His friend Sumit Gupta, a fellow aspirant, shared the same relentless drive. Together, they forged a bond over late-night study sessions and a shared vision of making a mark on the world. Both made it to the prestigious IIT Bombay, where Neeraj pursued Electrical Engineering, graduating in 2012 with a mind sharpened for problem-solving and a heart set on impact. 💻 Post-IIT, Neeraj’s path wasn’t a straight line. He moved to Delhi, briefly chasing the civil services exam, driven by a desire to serve India. But the rigid structure of bureaucracy didn’t suit his restless curiosity. Instead, he pivoted to technology, diving into the startup world. He cut his teeth as Vice President of Engineering at Holachef and Chief Technology Officer at Doormint, leading teams to build scalable web applications. These roles honed his ability to translate complex ideas into user-friendly systems, a skill that would soon define his legacy. ⛓️💥 In 2014, as Bitcoin began stirring global markets, Neeraj saw the flicker of a revolution in blockchain technology. He wasn’t just fascinated by its technical elegance; he believed it could reshape India’s financial future. In 2018, alongside Sumit, he co-founded CoinDCX, India’s first crypto unicorn, with a mission to democratize access to digital assets. The timing couldn’t have been worse—weeks after launching, the Reserve Bank of India imposed a banking ban on cryptocurrencies, threatening to choke the fledgling industry. Many startups folded, but Neeraj and Sumit dug in, pooling XX% of their personal savings to keep CoinDCX alive. 💫 As the CTO, Neeraj became the tech backbone of CoinDCX. He spearheaded the development of products like Buy, Sell, CIP, Earn, Futures, Margin, and Staking, ensuring the platform was secure, scalable, and intuitive. His mantra was simplicity: no matter how complex the blockchain, the user experience had to be seamless. When the RBI ban hit, Neeraj’s technical ingenuity kept the platform operational, navigating regulatory hurdles while building trust with users. By 2021, CoinDCX had XXX million users; today, it boasts over XX million, a testament to his vision of making crypto accessible. 🐙 Neeraj’s ambitions stretched beyond crypto trading. He saw blockchain as a transformative force, capable of integrating into everyday apps like Zomato or BookMyShow. In 2022, he launched Okto, a Web3 wallet SDK, simplifying how apps adopt decentralized technology. His work with Okto earned praise for its role in India’s Web3 adoption, a country now leading globally in crypto usage. Neeraj’s technical prowess turned CoinDCX into a platform that not only survived India’s regulatory storms but thrived, raising $XX million in 2021 at a $XXX billion valuation. 🚀 In 2025, Neeraj’s restless spirit led him to new frontiers. Partnering with ISRO scientists, he co-founded Astrobase, a space-tech startup building reusable rockets to slash satellite launch costs. With a $XX million seed round and a methane-oxygen engine in development, Neeraj’s journey took a cosmic turn, proving his ability to pivot from one cutting-edge field to another. From a small-town dreamer in Kota to the tech visionary behind India’s crypto revolution and now a space-tech pioneer, Neeraj’s life is a story of grit, adaptability, and relentless innovation. At CoinDCX, he didn’t just build a platform; he laid the foundation for a new financial era, proving that technology, wielded with purpose, can reshape a nation’s future.  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [sat](/topic/sat) [coindcx](/topic/coindcx) [Post Link](https://x.com/deba215/status/1945335477835587677)
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Created: 2025-07-16 04:11:35 UTC
When we talk of @CoinDCX the first name which comes to mind is Sumit. However there is a gentleman who has been the tech backbone of this enterprise, the Co-founder Mr @neerajKh_ ! Today let’s read about Neeraj’s Journey!
#CoinDCXCollective
📚 In the bustling city of Kota, Rajasthan, a young Neeraj Khandelwal sat hunched over his books, his mind buzzing with equations and dreams. It was the early 2000s, and like thousands of others, he was preparing for the grueling IIT entrance exams. His friend Sumit Gupta, a fellow aspirant, shared the same relentless drive. Together, they forged a bond over late-night study sessions and a shared vision of making a mark on the world. Both made it to the prestigious IIT Bombay, where Neeraj pursued Electrical Engineering, graduating in 2012 with a mind sharpened for problem-solving and a heart set on impact.
💻 Post-IIT, Neeraj’s path wasn’t a straight line. He moved to Delhi, briefly chasing the civil services exam, driven by a desire to serve India. But the rigid structure of bureaucracy didn’t suit his restless curiosity. Instead, he pivoted to technology, diving into the startup world. He cut his teeth as Vice President of Engineering at Holachef and Chief Technology Officer at Doormint, leading teams to build scalable web applications. These roles honed his ability to translate complex ideas into user-friendly systems, a skill that would soon define his legacy.
⛓️💥 In 2014, as Bitcoin began stirring global markets, Neeraj saw the flicker of a revolution in blockchain technology. He wasn’t just fascinated by its technical elegance; he believed it could reshape India’s financial future. In 2018, alongside Sumit, he co-founded CoinDCX, India’s first crypto unicorn, with a mission to democratize access to digital assets. The timing couldn’t have been worse—weeks after launching, the Reserve Bank of India imposed a banking ban on cryptocurrencies, threatening to choke the fledgling industry. Many startups folded, but Neeraj and Sumit dug in, pooling XX% of their personal savings to keep CoinDCX alive.
💫 As the CTO, Neeraj became the tech backbone of CoinDCX. He spearheaded the development of products like Buy, Sell, CIP, Earn, Futures, Margin, and Staking, ensuring the platform was secure, scalable, and intuitive. His mantra was simplicity: no matter how complex the blockchain, the user experience had to be seamless. When the RBI ban hit, Neeraj’s technical ingenuity kept the platform operational, navigating regulatory hurdles while building trust with users. By 2021, CoinDCX had XXX million users; today, it boasts over XX million, a testament to his vision of making crypto accessible.
🐙 Neeraj’s ambitions stretched beyond crypto trading. He saw blockchain as a transformative force, capable of integrating into everyday apps like Zomato or BookMyShow. In 2022, he launched Okto, a Web3 wallet SDK, simplifying how apps adopt decentralized technology. His work with Okto earned praise for its role in India’s Web3 adoption, a country now leading globally in crypto usage. Neeraj’s technical prowess turned CoinDCX into a platform that not only survived India’s regulatory storms but thrived, raising $XX million in 2021 at a $XXX billion valuation.
🚀 In 2025, Neeraj’s restless spirit led him to new frontiers. Partnering with ISRO scientists, he co-founded Astrobase, a space-tech startup building reusable rockets to slash satellite launch costs. With a $XX million seed round and a methane-oxygen engine in development, Neeraj’s journey took a cosmic turn, proving his ability to pivot from one cutting-edge field to another.
From a small-town dreamer in Kota to the tech visionary behind India’s crypto revolution and now a space-tech pioneer, Neeraj’s life is a story of grit, adaptability, and relentless innovation. At CoinDCX, he didn’t just build a platform; he laid the foundation for a new financial era, proving that technology, wielded with purpose, can reshape a nation’s future.
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