Our Team
Charlie Shrem
Founder
Charlie Shrem is recognized for his early contributions to Bitcoin. As a co-founder of BitInstant in 2011, he played a pivotal role in simplifying Bitcoin transactions, making the cryptocurrency more accessible during its infancy. His foresight led him to be a founding Vice Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, where he worked to promote and standardize Bitcoin. He shares his insights through "The Charlie Shrem Show" podcast and invests through his venture capital fund Druid Ventures. His story is woven through key books and documentaries, marking him as an enduring figure in the narrative of cryptocurrency's evolution.
Digital Gold Jedi (DGJ)
Founder
The first dancer.
BlackcoinDev
Founder
As the Project Lead and a core developer for Blackcoin, I specialize in designing and implementing blockchain protocols with a focus on security, efficiency, and scalability. With deep technical expertise in consensus mechanisms, node architecture, and cryptographic frameworks, I have contributed to a wide array of projects that push the boundaries of decentralized finance. My recent work includes the Digital Gold (DGD) project, a digital asset focused on stable, everyday transactions with minimal fees and community-driven price stability. I have also played key roles in pivotal crypto initiatives, such as Validity (Radium), Bitcore, Megacoin, Potcoin, and Supercoin, contributing to protocol development, privacy enhancements, and transaction optimization. I'm committed to building robust, community-driven digital assets that empower users and advance blockchain technology.