Olaf Carlson-Wee founded Polychain Capital to support innovative blockchain projects and transform financial systems. Polychain Capital raised $200 million in June 2024 for early-stage blockchain and crypto investments. Olaf Carlson-Wee’s…
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Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years for orchestrating a massive fraud at FTX. FTX’s collapse led to tighter regulations and increased scrutiny in the crypto industry. Sam Bankman-Fried’s story…
Kain Warwick transitioned from punk rock to founding Synthetix, a leading DeFi platform. Infinex aims to make DeFi more accessible by reducing user friction in trading. It is anything from…
Sergey Nazarov envisions a future where all financial transactions occur on public blockchains. Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network connects smart contracts with real-world data, transforming the DeFi ecosystem. Sergey Nazarov, a…
Bobby Ong co-founded CoinGecko to democratize crypto data, providing real-time information and unbiased insights. Overcoming early challenges, CoinGecko now serves millions with comprehensive crypto data and educational resources. 1989-born Bobby…
Roham Gharegozlou founded Dapper Labs, bringing mainstream attention to NFTs with CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot. Dapper Labs raised $555 million in 2023, expanding into the sports, music, and entertainment…
Hayden Adams transitioned from mechanical engineering to founding Uniswap, revolutionizing the DeFi space with his innovative AMM model. Uniswap’s user-friendly design and automated market maker system democratized access to crypto…
Gavin Wood co-founded Ethereum and wrote its first implementation, pioneering smart contracts. Wood founded Polkadot, enhancing blockchain interoperability, and later transitioned to Chief Architect for innovative focus. Gavin Wood’s journey…
Brian Armstrong co-founded Coinbase in 2012, revolutionizing cryptocurrency accessibility and mainstream adoption. Armstrong’s vision for regulated, compliant crypto drives Coinbase’s global reach and innovation. Born in a suburb of San…