About Aikin
Aikin was founded in the Netherlands on a simple observation: the Internet Computer Protocol made it possible to build real applications on-chain — not just transactions.
In traditional software development, around 30% of engineering capacity goes toward things users never directly experience. Security, infrastructure, patching, provisioning. On the ICP, the protocol handles this at the infrastructure level. That frees nearly 100% of engineering capacity for software users actually experience.
That insight is what started Aikin.
Since then, the thesis has expanded. Code is getting commoditised by AI — what AI can't automate is understanding a client's problem, designing the right architecture, and knowing what belongs on-chain and what doesn't. That's where Aikin operates today: upstream of code, as the architecture layer between a client's problem and the solution.
Aikin has been recognised by the DFINITY Foundation with four developer grants and is a member of the DFINITY Alliance. Aikin has also built a 1+ year strategic partnership with the Open Internet Foundation as the development partner on distrikt.
We're based in the Netherlands, with a distributed team across the UK and Turkey.
Meet Our Team
Aikin's founders bring 20+ years of experience shipping software for large financial institutions and enterprises. Paired with blockchain-native engineers and AI-orchestrated delivery, we're a lean team that punches well above our weight.​
Nick Oneill
Product (Co-founder / CEO)
Originally from Australia and now based in the Netherlands with his wife and two sons, Nick brings a wealth of expertise in building software that delivers results. With over 20 years of experience building software products, his unique, brutally transparent approach to product management cuts through inefficiencies, eliminates waste, streamlining the process to deliver impactful products.. As a leader, his goal is to build an elite team that creates world-class software, setting new benchmarks in innovation and quality.
Paul Kemp
Engineering (Co-founder / CTO)
With three decades of software expertise across investment banks and insurance companies, Paul brings deep knowledge of designing and delivering high-impact solutions for complex financial systems. His career has been defined by precision, adaptability, and a commitment to getting things right in environments where failure isn't an option. Based in London, Paul also has a deep love of music — the piano in particular.
Baran Ulcar
Engineering
Baran Uçar—from Turkey—combines a deep curiosity for science and mathematics with meticulous technical expertise in software engineering, primarily focused on backend development. Experienced in blockchain technologies, particularly ICP, Rust, Motoko, and TypeScript/React, Baran also has practical expertise in designing tokenomics and working extensively with NFTs. Guided by a scientific mindset, Baran enjoys bridging theory and practice through thoughtful, deliberate engineering.
Ilyas Unar
Engineering
A dedicated software developer from Turkey with a passion for turning complex challenges into elegant, user-friendly solutions. Originally honing his skills through hands-on experience and continuous learning, he has built a diverse background in both front-end and back-end development on IC. Ilyas combines his academic pursuit of computer science with a deep curiosity about the fundamentals of computing and the innovative technologies that build upon them. He believes that decentralised applications benefit humanity and is committed to being part of this transformative movement.
