Ioana
Chiorean
Senior Engineering Manager at Interledger Foundation
" Breaking the Rules: How Interledger Succeeded with Open Source in Finance"
" Breaking the Rules: How Interledger Succeeded with Open Source in Finance"
Wed May 13 - 8:10 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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" Breaking the Rules: How Interledger Succeeded with Open Source in Finance"
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" Breaking the Rules: How Interledger Succeeded with Open Source in Finance"
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Session: Breaking the Rules: How Interledger Succeeded with Open Source in Finance
Open Source in finance is often framed as risky—raising fears around security, regulation, and competitive advantage—but these debates also reveal deeper questions about power, access, and who gets to shape financial infrastructure. This talk examines how Interledger challengedclosed, extractive models by intentionally building open technology, shared governance, and a global community around trust and collaboration. By unpacking the strategic, technical, and social choices
behind this journey, the session argues that transparency through open source is not just a technical decision, but a societal one—unlocking innovation, interoperability, and fairer participation in the digital economy.
Key Takeaways
- web
- open source
- monetization
Bio
Ioana is an engineering manager with strong experience in web technologies and a flavor in community and developer relations. Her experience spans over 15 years, covering Release Engineering in large international corporations, foundations, and series-A start-ups.Besides her work as Engineering Manager at Interledger Foundation, she dedicates her time to building tech communities and improving access to education. She is the Module Owner for Mozilla Programmes, an alumna of the Mozilla Tech Speakers, and stands as an ambassador for CodeWeek at the European Commission. she curently stewards the Web Monetization standard proposal under the W3C Payments Group.
She is an advisor and board member for Women in Tech, contributes to Open Source and different volunteering programs, and is passionate about closing the gaps when it comes to inclusivity and diversity.
