Michael Cholod is a technology leader, decentralist and humanitarian. As Executive Director of the Peer Social Foundation, a Vancouver-based non-profit software development company, Michael is dedicated to developing decentralized internet architectures and technologies that promote privacy and self-attested digital identity for everyone.

The Peer Social Foundation is a founding member of The Peace Coalition, an international, non-profit association of NGOs, academic institutions and independent experts in HLP restitution developing a comprehensive package of policy technology and practical guidance aimed at preserving Peace by putting a price on War in the hopes of preventing future conflict.

Michael is currently coordinating with local and international experts and donors to pilot an HLP mass claims restitution process by conducting rebuilding projects in war affected towns and villages across Ukraine.