Vitalik Buterin – While best known as the co-founder of Ethereum, Buterin’s creation has been the basis for countless decentralized applications (dApps), including gaming platforms. Ethereum’s smart contract capability has ushered in a new era of gaming experiences.
Benny Giang – A co-founder of CryptoKitties, one of the earliest and most well-known decentralized games on Ethereum. Giang’s work demonstrated the potential of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the gaming world.
Roham Gharegozlou – As the CEO of Dapper Labs, the company behind CryptoKitties, Gharegozlou played a pivotal role in the rise of decentralized gaming, showcasing how blockchain can revolutionize the way we perceive in-game assets.
Philip Rosedale – Founder of High Fidelity and Second Life, Rosedale has been exploring the realms of virtual worlds for years. High Fidelity delves into decentralized spatial audio, crucial for immersive decentralized gaming environments.
Sam Englebardt – A co-founder of Galaxy Digital, he has been instrumental in investing and fostering several decentralized gaming platforms, highlighting the fusion of gaming and blockchain technology.
Xiahong Lin – Founder of Bodhi, a decentralized prediction market platform on the Qtum blockchain. It’s a game-changer in gaming, where players can predict outcomes in real-time.
Jason Cassidy – CEO of CasinoCoin, Cassidy delves into the world of decentralized casinos, an offshoot of the gaming industry, where blockchain ensures fairness and transparency.
Tron Black – Principal Developer for Ravencoin, a platform optimized for transferring assets, like in-game currencies or tokens. Black’s expertise lies in ensuring that decentralized gaming assets can be securely and seamlessly transferred.
Gabby Dizon – Co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), Dizon is paving the way for “play-to-earn” models in decentralized gaming, where players can earn real rewards for their in-game efforts.
Sébastien Borget – COO and co-founder of The Sandbox, a decentralized virtual world offering players and creators a space to build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences.
