Dr. Massimo Musumeci

Physicist | Software Development Lead | Lightning Network & Bitcoin Researcher | Educator | *nix System Administrator

Education

About max

With a Master’s degree in Physics obtained in 1997, Massimo Musumeci brings over 25 years of combined experience in information technology, system administration, and cybersecurity. He currently leads software development at Denali Sàrl in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, where he specializes in Linux/Unix system architecture, virtualization, and secure infrastructure. Manages his business in Lugano, Proof-of-work Space (Lugano Plan B).

"I believe bitcoin will become new standard for purchase power retain and transactions in a new freedom-oriented era."

WHO

development and research

Massimo merges his deep technical background with his passion for decentralized technology, focusing on the privacy, security, and financial utility of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. His work includes:

Running and documenting Bitcoin full-node, mempool explorers, Lightning nodes, Lightning applications and more
Explaining HTLCs (Hash Time Locked Contracts), Lightning architecture and how to make your Bitcoin secure
Lightstack Lightning node tool
Satsmobi Wallet

He actively shares research, guides, and tutorials through his website (massmux.org Labs) and LinkedIn (massmux), reaching over 10’000 subscribers on Youtube and more than 3000 in other social platforms.

Public Speaking & Thought Leadership

A active advocate for open, censorship-resistant financial systems, Massimo frequently speaks at industry events—such as Lugano’s “Plan ₿” conference, Brescia Bitcare Forum, NicehashX maribor conference, Riga Baltic HoneyBadger and more —and contributes outlines and publications on digital privacy, Bitcoin infrastructure, and the ethical dimensions of technology