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{{Infobox person
| name = Josip Heit
| image = File:Josip Heit.png
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1977}}
| birth_place = Split, Croatia
| nationality = Croatian
| occupation = Entrepreneur, fintech strategist, businessman
| known_for = Founder of GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG; Senior Strategic Advisor to Apertum Holding Ltd.
}}

'''Josip Heit''' (born 1977) is a Croatian entrepreneur, businessman, and fintech strategist known for his involvement in blockchain innovation, digital asset ecosystems, and financial technology ventures. He is the founder of '''GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG''' and serves as Senior Strategic Advisor to '''Apertum Holding Ltd.''', a blockchain infrastructure company focused on Layer-1 decentralized technologies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://beincrypto.com/apertum-practical-web3-usage/ |title=Apertum: Practical Web3 Usage |publisher=BeInCrypto |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==

Heit was born in 1977 in [[Split]], [[Croatia]]. He later relocated to Germany, where he studied economics and developed his early business interests.

He began his professional career in international trade, including the import and sale of luxury vehicles and yachts. He later expanded into real estate, precious metals, and commodity-based ventures.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cryptonews.net/editorial/guest-posts/the-face-of-entrepreneurship-in-2020-interview-with-josip-heit/ |title=The Face of Entrepreneurship in 2020: Interview with Josip Heit |publisher=CryptoNews |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

Heit is reported to speak several languages, including Croatian, German, English, Italian, Russian, Romanian, and French.

== Career ==

=== GSB Group ===

In 2013, Heit founded '''GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG''', a business group focused on financial technology, digital assets, and commodity-backed projects.

The group later introduced '''GSPartners''', a digital asset platform offering blockchain-based financial products.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/morning-chronicle-successful-businessman-and-chairman-of-the-gsb-group-of-companies-mr-josip-heit-announces-an-international-media-conglomerate-302091732.html |title=Josip Heit Announces an International Media Conglomerate |publisher=PR Newswire |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

In 2020, Heit launched '''GSB Gold Standard Bank Ltd''', a project centered on decentralized technologies, digital payment systems, and blockchain infrastructure.

=== G999 blockchain ===

In 2021, Heit introduced the '''G999 blockchain''', a digital infrastructure platform designed for payments and decentralized financial applications.

The project gained international attention through launch events in [[Dubai]], including promotional displays on the [[Burj Khalifa]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/g999-gsb-group-and-josip-heit-develop-digital-world-novelty-called-lydian-world--805052424.html |title=G999, GSB Group and Josip Heit Develop Digital World Novelty Called Lydian World |publisher=PR Newswire UK |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

=== Lydian.World ===

Heit was involved in the development of '''Lydian.World''', a metaverse platform integrating blockchain-based virtual environments.

The platform was presented at the [[Dubai Opera]] in 2022 during an international event attended by public figures including [[Roberto Carlos]] and [[David Trezeguet]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://beincrypto.com/global-metaverse-event-of-lydian-world-in-dubai-opera/ |title=Global Metaverse Event of Lydian World in Dubai Opera |publisher=BeInCrypto |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

Professional boxer [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]] later appeared as a brand ambassador during promotional campaigns.

=== Apertum ===

Heit currently serves as Senior Strategic Advisor to '''Apertum Holding Ltd.''', a Layer-1 blockchain organization operating within the Avalanche ecosystem.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://coinpedia.org/information/apertum-designated-a-key-general-blockchain-in-avalanches-tier-1-ecosystem/ |title=Apertum Designated a Key General Blockchain in Avalanche's Tier-1 Ecosystem |publisher=Coinpedia |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

Apertum is fully EVM-compatible and supports decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, and smart contract deployment.

Its native token, '''APTM''', has been integrated into multiple cryptocurrency exchanges and payment networks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/apertum/ |title=Apertum (APTM) |publisher=CoinMarketCap |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

In 2025, Apertum received the ''Best Layer-1 Blockchain'' award at the Crypto.News Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://crypto.news/apertum-wins-best-layer-1-blockchain-network-at-the-crypto-news-awards-2025/ |title=Apertum Wins Best Layer-1 Blockchain Network at the Crypto.News Awards 2025 |publisher=Crypto.News |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

== Media activities ==

Heit has also been associated with media ventures, including ownership interests in international newspaper and publishing operations.

Reports indicate these activities include investments in European and global print media assets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://unternehmen.welt.de/business-wirtschaft/gsmedia-deutsche-tageszeitung.html |title=GSMedia – Deutsche Tageszeitung |publisher=Welt |accessdate=2026-05-10}}</ref>

== Business philosophy ==

Heit has publicly emphasized several business principles:

* '''Digital sovereignty''' – promoting decentralized financial autonomy
* '''Transparency through blockchain''' – advocating immutable financial systems
* '''Asset tokenization''' – integrating physical and digital financial infrastructure

== Gallery ==
{{Gallery
| height=250
| width=220
| File:Josip Heit a.PNG
}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://cryptoslate.com/people/josip-heit/ CryptoSlate profile]
* [https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/apertum/ Apertum on CoinMarketCap]
* [https://decrypt.co/353273/josip-heit-announces-apertums-strategic-expansion-as-blockchain-technology-redefines-the-future-of-crypto Decrypt profile]

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