Compliant Access toOpen Blockchain Markets
Fairway delivers institutional DeFi compliance with on-chain KYC/AML and ZK-proof compliance, giving banks and funds secure, compliant DeFi access and institutional liquidity.
Privacy-First Compliance
GDPR/eIDAS2-compatible zero-knowledge proofs with selective disclosure

Multi-Chain Ready
Works across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, and other blockchain ecosystems
Smart Contract Logic
Identity as programmable compliance checks for safe DeFi transactions
Built for Institutions
Enterprise-grade security, auditability, and regulatory alignment
Why Institutions Stay Out of DeFi
Four critical gaps keep institutional capital on the sidelines
No Trusted Identity
Anonymous pools deter institutional investors who require verified participants
Unknown Counterparties
Institutions require verified participants for regulatory compliance
Regulatory Risk
Lack of KYC/AML creates liability exposure for regulated entities
Yield Out of Reach
Without compliance, DeFi yields remain inaccessible to institutional capital
Fairway bridges these gaps, Enabling institutions to safely participate in open blockchain markets.
How Fairway Brings Identity to Bitcoin DeFi
A streamlined process that transforms compliance into programmable smart contract logic
Define
Institutions set access rules (KYC, jurisdiction, AML/sanctions, accreditation)

Prove
Users complete verification and generate reusable ZK-proofs

Access
Smart contracts enforce rules, granting compliant access to DeFi protocols

Institutional Use Cases
Discover how leading institutions leverage Fairway's identity protocol for compliant Multi-chain DeFi access
Compliant BTC Lending
Access gated lending pools on protocols like Sundial. Offer and borrow against BTC with known, permissioned counterparties.
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Tokenized RWAs on Bitcoin
Issue and trade compliant real-world assets using standards like ERC-3643 and CIP-113 on Bitcoin infrastructure.
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Cross-Border DeFi & Liquidity
Enable compliant cross-border capital flows. Case Study: Exploring BTC-backed liquidity products with neobanks and national ID integrations (e.g., Ethiopia's Fayda ID).
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Corporate Treasury Management
Permissioned DeFi strategies for corporate BTC treasuries seeking yield while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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Partnering to Build the Future of Compliant DeFi
Backed by leading investors and collaborating with ecosystem partners.
Sundial Protocol
Collaborating on gated multi-chain lending pools and jurisdiction-based yield products
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Enable Institutional Access for Your DeFi Protocol
Integrate Fairway’s compliance layer into your smart contracts. Unlock institutional liquidity without compromising decentralization.
Plug & Play SDKs
APIs, templates, and ZK-proof libraries for Cardano, EVM, and Bitcoin DeFi.
Programmable Compliance
Define accredited investor, jurisdiction, or sanctions rules directly in smart contracts.
Unlock Institutional Liquidity
Hedge funds, pension funds, and corporates join when compliance is built-in.
Why Fairway is Different
See how Fairway uniquely bridges institutional requirements with DeFi innovation
Technical Deep Dive
Explore the technology powering institutional DeFi compliance
Privacy-Preserving Verification
Generate cryptographic proofs that verify compliance without revealing sensitive data.
- Zero-knowledge proof generation for identity verification
- GDPR-compliant data processing with selective disclosure
- Reusable proofs across multiple DeFi protocols
- Institutional-grade security with mathematical guarantees
// Generate ZK-proof for compliance verification
const proof = await fairway.generateProof({
identity: userIdentity,
requirements: ['accredited_investor', 'kyc_verified'],
selective: ['jurisdiction', 'investment_limit']
});
// Verify proof without exposing raw data
const isValid = await fairway.verifyProof(proof);
Build the Next Wave of Institutional Bitcoin DeFi
Access our SDKs and documentation to integrate programmable identity into your protocol
API References
Complete REST and GraphQL API documentation with interactive examples
Compliance Guides
Step-by-step guides for GDPR, KYC, and regulatory compliance
Integration Tutorials
Comprehensive tutorials for popular frameworks and languages
Leadership Team
Our team combines deep expertise in blockchain technology, financial compliance, and institutional finance to build the future of regulated DeFi.
Executive Team

Henrik Metsämäki
Chief Executive OfficerCo-Founder and CEO of Fairway. Experienced leader with a background in building and scaling technology companies, particularly in the fintech and digital assets space.
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Heikki Ruhanen
Chief Revenue OfficerVP of Sales with a proven track record in driving growth and building strong customer relationships. Brings extensive experience in commercial strategy and market expansion to Fairway's leadership team.
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Ermias Bunaro
Chief Operations OfficerOperations Leader at Fairway. Expertise in managing complex processes and ensuring operational excellence to support the company's strategic goals and scalable growth.
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Anthony Day
Blockchain & Web3 Growth AdvisorTop Voice in Technology & Innovation with over 116k followers. Founder, podcast host, and keynote speaker specializing in Web3 ecosystem growth. Formerly led marketing and community strategy at VeChain, emphasizing real-world blockchain adoption. Expertise includes tokenomics, decentralized community engagement, and cross-channel Web3 storytelling..
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Tewodros (Teddy) Guday
Strategic AdvisorDigital transformation and cloud security leader with 20+ years of experience. Currently a Chief Specialist at Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency, leading secure cloud and digital identity programs. Vice Chairman of DEMERA and co-founder of the Ethiopian Information System Audit Association.
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