Top 100 Crypto Influencers

Did you make the list? Are you super influential (not just at your cat's feeding time) and important? Well here is 2018's most influential list (or, at least one). Ah, sadly only 100 made the cut and of that 100 over 90% were.........gasp........male. Anyway, with the crypto market cap surpassing $600 billion last year you just know there had to be some folks that contributed to that growth. So, without further ado, check out the list and see if you know anyone. OR, will/should know some of these leaders. And next year lets get some brilliant women on that list.

(Bill Taylor/CEO)


"The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies surpassed $600 billion in 2017, and these 100 individuals are leading the digital revolution that’s transforming our financial markets and social institutions.

We looked at thousands of individuals involved in crypto around the world, and considered several factors, including the significant contributions each individual has made to the crypto community. This encompasses not just technical innovations, but also groundbreaking research and insightful commentary.

This year’s list is an eclectic mix of hackers, academics, engineers, and journalists - all of whom are intensely focused on driving the cryptocurrency movement forward. The outlook for bitcoin and blockchain remains promising in 2018, and these individuals will be poised to spark even more innovation in the upcoming year.

Vitalik Buterin

@VitalikButerin

The creator of Ethereum, the blockchain platform that acts as a world computer for decentralized applications. Its cryptocurrency, Ether, has seen its value skyrocket in 2017 (Ethereum's market cap is nearly $30 billion). He cofounded Bitcoin Magazine and now leads Ethereum, working on upgrades to its protocol.

Charlie Lee

@SatoshiLite

The creator of Litecoin, and formerly Coinbase's Director of Engineering. Although he is the creator of Litecoin, Lee remains focused on a number of Bitcoin-specific projects as well. Prior to Lee's forays into the world of cryptocurrency, he held various engineering positions at companies like Google and Guidewire Software.

Brian Armstrong

@brian_armstrong

Brian is the co-founder & CEO of Coinbase, an open financial system and Bitcoin exchange for the world. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Rice University. He was also featured in the 2014 movie, "The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin".

Roger Ver

@rogerkver

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