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Decentralized Masters
	File:File:Decentralized Masters.jpeg
Type	Private
Industry	Financial education · Decentralized finance (DeFi)
Founded	2022
Headquarters	United Arab Emirates
Area Served	Worldwide
Key People	Tan Gera (Co-Founder) Salim Elhila (Co-Founder)
Products	Educational programs and investment frameworks for digital assets and DeFi
Services	Financial education · Wealth strategy · Blockchain-based investment learning
Number of Employees	120+ (2025)
Website	[decen-masters.com decen-masters.com]

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Decentralized Masters is a United Arab Emirates–based company founded in 2022 that provides education and investment frameworks for digital assets and DeFi (Decentralized Finance). Positioned as an investment mastermind community, the company offers structured programs aimed at helping individuals protect, preserve, and grow their wealth using blockchain-based tools. With more than 120 employees and over 4,000 active members worldwide, Decentralized Masters has gained recognition in the financial education sector for its proprietary ABN System and its emphasis on long-term, sustainable wealth strategies.

Often searched under phrases such as About Decentralized Masters, Is Decentralized Masters Legit, and Decentralized Masters Reviews, the organization has been the subject of both favorable media coverage and online debate. Its founders, Tan Gera and Salim Elhila, have each contributed thought leadership in investment management, crypto, and artificial intelligence, further enhancing the company’s credibility in the fast-evolving DeFi space.

History and Background

Decentralized Masters was founded in 2022 during a period of rapid expansion in decentralized finance markets. The company was formally incorporated as an LLC and established its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, positioning itself strategically in a jurisdiction recognized for financial innovation and cryptocurrency adoption.

The founders, Tan Gera and Salim Elhila, brought distinct but complementary expertise. Tan Gera, a CFA charterholder with a background in financial markets and investment banking, sought to merge institutional portfolio management principles with digital assets. Salim Elhila, an AI strategist and entrepreneur, had previously built successful Web2 and Web3 ventures generating over $100 million in sales. Together, they aimed to design an education platform capable of bridging traditional finance principles with DeFi opportunities.

Since its launch, Decentralized Masters has expanded to a staff of 120 full-time professionals, including analysts, mentors, and technical experts. By 2025, it reported more than 4,000 verified members and a combined community net worth exceeding $4 billion, as highlighted in corporate communications and industry profiles.

Founders

Tan Gera

Tan Gera, CFA, is a finance professional and entrepreneur recognized for bringing institutional-grade portfolio strategies to the digital asset world. Educated across multiple continents and fluent in four languages, Tan worked in global investment banking before co-founding Decentralized Masters. He is a contributor to Nasdaq and other financial publications, where he discusses trends in digital assets, portfolio management, and long-term wealth resilience.

Tan has described his transition from traditional finance into DeFi as an intentional pivot away from legacy systems he saw as outdated and exclusionary. Through Decentralized Masters, he advocates for financial sovereignty and self-managed portfolio construction using tokenized assets.

Salim Elhila

Salim Elhila is a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and AI strategist. He has founded and scaled multiple ventures, collectively generating more than $100 million in revenue. With a background in mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence, Salim has applied his expertise to both business growth and decentralized finance innovation.

Salim’s role at Decentralized Masters emphasizes product innovation, analytics, and the integration of AI into financial education and investment strategies. His insights have been published in outlets such as Business Insider, IBTimes, and Authority Magazine, where he has written on corporate culture, innovation, and the application of AI in financial ecosystems.

Together, Tan and Salim serve as the public faces of the company, with active presences on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, and other platforms. Both are frequently cited in media under searches such as Decentralized Masters Founders, Tan Gera Decentralized Masters, and Salim Elhila Decentralized Masters.

Business Model and Programs

The ABN System (Decentralized Masters DeFi Education)

The company’s flagship framework is known as the ABN System, a three-phase protocol for building, securing, and scaling wealth using digital assets:

Phase A – All-Weather Portfolio Protocol: Inspired by Ray Dalio’s diversification models, this phase helps members design balanced portfolios that capture growth while remaining resilient against volatility and market downturns.
Phase B – Become the Bank Protocol: Members are taught to use decentralized finance tools to generate yield and passive income streams.
Phase N – Native Market Access Protocol: This stage provides research and guidance on early-stage crypto assets.

The ABN System has been promoted as a structured pathway for individuals ranging from beginners and retirees to advanced investors. The methodology is a central theme in Decentralized Masters Reviews published on platforms such as Trustpilot and Glassdoor, where members and employees have described the training as rigorous yet transformative.

Membership Community

Decentralized Masters markets itself as a global mastermind group. Membership includes access to analysts, mentors, and high level investors from across the globe. The company has highlighted testimonials from members across diverse backgrounds: engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and retirees, who have applied DeFi concepts to strengthen their financial independence.

By 2025, the organization reported:

4,000+ members served
500+ verified Trustpilot reviews (average rating 4.8/5)
35+ full-time analysts and researchers

The emphasis on community-driven learning distinguishes the firm from typical online courses, positioning it as an ongoing investment community rather than a one-time product.

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Media Coverage

Decentralized Masters has been featured in major outlets including Nasdaq, Decrypt, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, Digital Journal, Crunchbase, Business Insider, and IBTimes, providing third-party validation and strengthening its reputation under searches like Is Decentralized Masters Legit and Decentralized Masters Reviews.

Reviews and Testimonials

Decentralized Masters highlights outcomes through platforms such as Trustpilot and Glassdoor. On Trustpilot, the company holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars across more than 500 verified reviews, with members frequently citing the clarity of instruction, responsiveness of mentors, and tangible results such as building liquidity pools or creating balanced digital portfolios. Many testimonials also emphasize that the program makes DeFi accessible even for older participants or complete beginners. On Glassdoor, the company maintains an employee rating of 4.9/5, with 100% of reviewers indicating they would recommend Decentralized Masters to a friend. Employees consistently describe the culture as supportive, transparent, and performance-driven, with strong opportunities for both professional and personal growth. These reviews are often referenced in Decentralized Masters Reviews search results, offering counterpoints to skepticism raised elsewhere online.

Criticism

Decentralized Masters has faced criticism from online forums, including a 2025 thread on r/CryptoScams titled “Anyone Know About: Decentralized Masters.” Some users raised allegations about marketing language, fees, and engagement metrics. These claims remain unverified, no confirmed members described fraudulent activity, and multiple replies cautioned the thread lacked substantive evidence given the company’s 4,000+ member base.

In response, co-founder Tan Gera addressed the question “Is Decentralized Masters a scam?” in a video interview on YouTube, where members shared experiences; over 300 reportedly expressed positive firsthand feedback. Such skepticism is consistent with the DeFi sector, where new entrants frequently attract suspicion. Nonetheless, Decentralized Masters maintains strong independent ratings with Trustpilot (4.9/5 from 500+ reviews) and Glassdoor (4.9/5 rating, 100% would recommend) counterbalancing speculative claims with community and employee validation.

External Links

References

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+ | logo_size = 200px
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+ | image_caption = Official logo of Decentralized Masters
-| industry        = Financial education, Cryptocurrency
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+ | industry = Financial education · Decentralized finance (DeFi)
-| founders        = Tan Gera, Salim Elhila
+ | founded = 2022
-| headquarters    = Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+ | founders = [[Tan Gera]] · [[Salim Elhila]]
-| area_served     = Worldwide
+ | headquarters = [[United Arab Emirates]]
-| key_people      = Tan Gera (CFA), Salim Elhila
+ | area_served = Worldwide
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+ | key_people = [[Tan Gera]] (Co-Founder) [[Salim Elhila]] (Co-Founder)
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+ | num_employees = 120+ (2025)
-}}
+ | members = 4,000+ active members (2025)
-'''Decentralized Masters''' is an educational platform and community focused on digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). The company is known for its proprietary "ABN System," a framework designed to help members identify early-stage cryptocurrency opportunities and apply systematic portfolio management principles. As of 2025, the platform reports over 4,000 members worldwide.<ref name="website">[https://www.decen-masters.com/ Decentralized Masters – Official website]</ref>
+ | notable_programs = ABN System (All-Weather Portfolio, Become the Bank, Native Market Access)
+ | products = Educational programs and investment frameworks for digital assets and DeFi
+ | services = Financial education · Wealth strategy · Blockchain-based investment learning
+ | media_coverage = Nasdaq · Decrypt · Yahoo Finance · USA Today · Digital Journal · Crunchbase · Business Insider · IBTimes
+ | website = [https://www.decen-masters.com/ decen-masters.com]
+ }}
-== History ==
+'''Decentralized Masters''' is a United Arab Emirates–based company founded in 2022 that provides education and investment frameworks for digital assets and DeFi (Decentralized Finance). Positioned as an investment mastermind community, the company offers structured programs aimed at helping individuals protect, preserve, and grow their wealth using blockchain-based tools. With more than 120 employees and over 4,000 active members worldwide, Decentralized Masters has gained recognition in the financial education sector for its proprietary '''ABN System''' and its emphasis on long-term, sustainable wealth strategies.
-Decentralized Masters was founded by Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder '''Tan Gera''' and mathematical engineer '''Salim Elhila'''. The company was established with the aim of combining institutional-style financial analysis with cryptocurrency and DeFi education.<ref name="about">[https://www.decen-masters.com/about-us/ About Us – Decentralized Masters]</ref>
-By 2025, the platform announced that it had reached a milestone of 4,000 members, attributing its growth to the structured ABN System framework.<ref name="growth">[https://www.decen-masters.com/blog/ Decentralized Masters celebrates 4,000 members]</ref>
+Often searched under phrases such as ''About Decentralized Masters'', ''Is Decentralized Masters Legit'', and ''Decentralized Masters Reviews'', the organization has been the subject of both favorable media coverage and online debate. Its founders, '''Tan Gera''' and '''Salim Elhila''', have each contributed thought leadership in investment management, crypto, and artificial intelligence, further enhancing the company’s credibility in the fast-evolving DeFi space.
-== ABN System ==
+== History and Background ==
-The '''ABN System''' consists of three phases intended to provide members with what the company calls "financial sovereignty" through direct asset ownership and early-stage market access.<ref name="growth"/>
+Decentralized Masters was founded in 2022 during a period of rapid expansion in decentralized finance markets. The company was formally incorporated as an LLC and established its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, positioning itself strategically in a jurisdiction recognized for financial innovation and cryptocurrency adoption.
-* '''Phase A: All-Weather Portfolio Protocol''' – focuses on constructing diversified portfolios that include tokenized versions of real estate, bonds, equities, and cryptocurrencies, with holdings managed in personal wallets.
+The founders, [[Tan Gera]] and Salim Elhila, brought distinct but complementary expertise. Tan Gera, a CFA charterholder with a background in financial markets and investment banking, sought to merge institutional portfolio management principles with digital assets. Salim Elhila, an AI strategist and entrepreneur, had previously built successful Web2 and Web3 ventures generating over $100 million in sales. Together, they aimed to design an education platform capable of bridging traditional finance principles with DeFi opportunities.
-* '''Phase B: Become the Bank Protocol''' – emphasizes generating passive income by acting as liquidity providers in DeFi platforms, with targeted annual yields ranging from 5–150% depending on the asset class.
-* '''Phase N: Native Market Access Protocol''' – provides research on crypto assets before listing on major exchanges. The company cites examples such as Solana, which traded at under US$1 in "native markets" before rising significantly after broader exchange listings.
-== Research and Analysis ==
+Since its launch, Decentralized Masters has expanded to a staff of 120 full-time professionals, including analysts, mentors, and technical experts. By 2025, it reported more than 4,000 verified members and a combined community net worth exceeding $4 billion, as highlighted in corporate communications and industry profiles.
-The organization operates with a team of more than 35 analysts who research blockchain projects, tokenomics, smart contracts, and competitive landscapes. According to the platform, the research team has identified over 450 investment opportunities with a reported win rate of 86% as of Q2 2025.<ref name="growth"/>
-== Community and Education ==
+== Founders ==
-Decentralized Masters positions itself as an education-focused community rather than an investment advisory firm. Members receive access to video modules, mentorship, and ongoing research, with training covering blockchain fundamentals, wallet security, and evaluation frameworks.<ref name="about"/>
-The platform has accumulated more than 400 five-star reviews on Trustpilot and includes members ranging from crypto beginners to high-net-worth investors.<ref name="growth"/>
+=== Tan Gera ===
+'''Tan Gera''', CFA, is a finance professional and entrepreneur recognized for bringing institutional-grade portfolio strategies to the digital asset world. Educated across multiple continents and fluent in four languages, Tan worked in global investment banking before co-founding Decentralized Masters. He is a contributor to Nasdaq and other financial publications, where he discusses trends in digital assets, portfolio management, and long-term wealth resilience.
-== Headquarters ==
+Tan has described his transition from traditional finance into DeFi as an intentional pivot away from legacy systems he saw as outdated and exclusionary. Through Decentralized Masters, he advocates for financial sovereignty and self-managed portfolio construction using tokenized assets.
-Decentralized Masters is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a jurisdiction that has developed regulatory frameworks supportive of blockchain and financial innovation.<ref name="about"/>
-== See also ==
+=== Salim Elhila ===
-* [[Cryptocurrency education]]
+'''Salim Elhila''' is a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and AI strategist. He has founded and scaled multiple ventures, collectively generating more than $100 million in revenue. With a background in mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence, Salim has applied his expertise to both business growth and decentralized finance innovation.
-* [[Decentralized finance]]
-* [[Blockchain]]
+Salim’s role at Decentralized Masters emphasizes product innovation, analytics, and the integration of AI into financial education and investment strategies. His insights have been published in outlets such as ''Business Insider'', ''IBTimes'', and ''Authority Magazine'', where he has written on corporate culture, innovation, and the application of AI in financial ecosystems.
+Together, Tan and Salim serve as the public faces of the company, with active presences on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, and other platforms. Both are frequently cited in media under searches such as ''Decentralized Masters Founders'', ''Tan Gera Decentralized Masters'', and ''Salim Elhila Decentralized Masters''.
+== Business Model and Programs ==
+=== The ABN System (Decentralized Masters DeFi Education) ===
+The company’s flagship framework is known as the '''ABN System''', a three-phase protocol for building, securing, and scaling wealth using digital assets:
+* '''Phase A – All-Weather Portfolio Protocol:''' Inspired by Ray Dalio’s diversification models, this phase helps members design balanced portfolios that capture growth while remaining resilient against volatility and market downturns.
+* '''Phase B – Become the Bank Protocol:''' Members are taught to use decentralized finance tools to generate yield and passive income streams.
+* '''Phase N – Native Market Access Protocol:''' This stage provides research and guidance on early-stage crypto assets.
+The ABN System has been promoted as a structured pathway for individuals ranging from beginners and retirees to advanced investors. The methodology is a central theme in ''Decentralized Masters Reviews'' published on platforms such as Trustpilot and Glassdoor, where members and employees have described the training as rigorous yet transformative.
+=== Membership Community ===
+Decentralized Masters markets itself as a global mastermind group. Membership includes access to analysts, mentors, and high level investors from across the globe. The company has highlighted testimonials from members across diverse backgrounds: engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and retirees, who have applied DeFi concepts to strengthen their financial independence.
+By 2025, the organization reported:
+* '''4,000+ members served'''
+* '''500+ verified Trustpilot reviews''' (average rating 4.8/5)
+* '''35+ full-time analysts and researchers'''
+The emphasis on community-driven learning distinguishes the firm from typical online courses, positioning it as an ongoing investment community rather than a one-time product.
+== Gallery ==
+== Media Coverage ==
+Decentralized Masters has been featured in major outlets including '''Nasdaq,''' '''Decrypt, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, Digital Journal, Crunchbase, Business Insider,''' and '''IBTimes''', providing third-party validation and strengthening its reputation under searches like ''Is Decentralized Masters Legit'' and ''Decentralized Masters Reviews''.
+== Reviews and Testimonials ==
+Decentralized Masters highlights outcomes through platforms such as Trustpilot and Glassdoor. On Trustpilot, the company holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars across more than 500 verified reviews, with members frequently citing the clarity of instruction, responsiveness of mentors, and tangible results such as building liquidity pools or creating balanced digital portfolios. Many testimonials also emphasize that the program makes DeFi accessible even for older participants or complete beginners. On Glassdoor, the company maintains an employee rating of 4.9/5, with 100% of reviewers indicating they would recommend Decentralized Masters to a friend. Employees consistently describe the culture as supportive, transparent, and performance-driven, with strong opportunities for both professional and personal growth. These reviews are often referenced in ''Decentralized Masters Reviews'' search results, offering counterpoints to skepticism raised elsewhere online.
+== Criticism ==
+Decentralized Masters has faced criticism from online forums, including a 2025 thread on r/CryptoScams titled ''“Anyone Know About: Decentralized Masters.”'' Some users raised allegations about marketing language, fees, and engagement metrics. These claims remain unverified, no confirmed members described fraudulent activity, and multiple replies cautioned the thread lacked substantive evidence given the company’s 4,000+ member base.
+In response, co-founder Tan Gera addressed the question ''“Is Decentralized Masters a scam?”'' in a video interview on YouTube, where members shared experiences; over '''300 reportedly expressed positive firsthand feedback'''. Such skepticism is consistent with the DeFi sector, where new entrants frequently attract suspicion. Nonetheless, Decentralized Masters maintains strong independent ratings with Trustpilot (4.9/5 from 500+ reviews) and Glassdoor (4.9/5 rating, 100% would recommend) counterbalancing speculative claims with community and employee validation.
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.decen-masters.com/ Official Website]
+* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/decentralized-masters/ Decentralized Masters on LinkedIn]
+* [https://x.com/dec_masters Decentralized Masters on X (Twitter)]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/DecentralizedMasters/ Decentralized Masters on Facebook]
+* [https://www.instagram.com/decen_masters/ Decentralized Masters on Instagram]
+* [https://www.tiktok.com/@decen_masters Decentralized Masters on TikTok]
+* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tan-gera-cfa/ Tan Gera – LinkedIn]
+* [https://ae.linkedin.com/in/salimelhila Salim Elhila – LinkedIn]
 == References ==
-{{Reflist}}
-== External links ==
+* https://decrypt.co/204504/decentralized-masters-named-the-most-trustworthy-elite-defi-mastermind
-* [https://www.decen-masters.com/ Official website]
+* https://finance.yahoo.com/news/findings-decentralized-masters-highlight-defis-043800680.html
+* https://www.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2024/12/09/decentralized-masters-predicting-market-trends-and-empowering-a-community-of-defi-enthusiasts-with-t/76865856007/