Vitalik Buterin: As the co-founder of Ethereum, Buterin’s innovative smart contract platform has expanded the potential of blockchain technology beyond just cryptocurrency.
Dr. Gavin Wood: Another co-founder of Ethereum, Wood developed the Solidity smart contract language and later founded Parity Technologies, which focuses on building blockchain infrastructure.
Blythe Masters: Formerly of J.P. Morgan, Masters is the CEO of Digital Asset Holdings, emphasizing the application of DLT in traditional finance and asset settlement.
Brian Behlendorf: The Executive Director of Hyperledger Project under the Linux Foundation, Behlendorf’s work is central in creating open-source standards for distributed ledgers.
Dr. Patrick Byrne: As the former CEO of Overstock.com and founder of tZERO, Byrne is a strong advocate for DLT’s transformative potential in securities trading and e-commerce.
Joseph Lubin: A co-founder of Ethereum and the founder of ConsenSys, Lubin’s ventures explore the myriad applications of Ethereum’s platform, from decentralized apps to enterprise solutions.
Jed McCaleb: Involved in early cryptocurrency projects like Mt. Gox and Ripple, McCaleb later co-founded Stellar, a platform focusing on financial inclusion via DLT.
Dominik Schiener and David Sønstebø: Co-founders of IOTA, their unique “Tangle” technology diverges from traditional blockchains, aiming to securely and efficiently power the Internet of Things (IoT).
Dr. Leemon Baird: Founder of the Hedera Hashgraph, Baird’s work in DLT emphasizes speed, fairness, and security, providing an alternative to traditional blockchain solutions.
Marc Andreessen: While known for his role in developing the early web, Andreessen’s venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, has been a significant player in funding and driving blockchain and DLT innovations.
