Joseph Lubin, cofounder of Ethereum and founder of ConsenSys, is one of the most influential builders in the blockchain ecosystem, helping shape the technological and organizational foundations of Web3. After working in software engineering and finance, Lubin joined Vitalik Buterin in launching Ethereum, the decentralized platform that enabled smart contracts and sparked an entire generation of blockchain innovation. Through ConsenSys, he created a global venture studio and software company responsible for critical infrastructure such as MetaMask and Infura, powering millions of developers and users worldwide. Known for his vision of decentralized networks and digital sovereignty, Lubin remains one of Web3’s most enduring evangelists and architects.

Joe Lau, cofounder and CTO of Alchemy, is one of the central technical architects behind the Web3 infrastructure powering thousands of blockchain applications. After graduating from Stanford, Lau teamed up with Nikil Viswanathan to launch Alchemy in 2017, building the backend platform that supports developers across Ethereum, Polygon, and other leading chains. Under his engineering leadership, Alchemy has become the “AWS of blockchain,” enabling billions of monthly transactions for companies ranging from DeFi protocols to NFT marketplaces and gaming studios. Known for his deep technical rigor, product discipline, and ability to translate complex infrastructure into accessible tools, Lau is a defining force in the maturation of Web3.

Jed McCaleb, pioneering software developer and blockchain innovator, is best known as a cofounder of Ripple and Stellar, two of the most influential protocols in the digital asset ecosystem. A serial entrepreneur with a long history in early crypto infrastructure, McCaleb created the first major cryptocurrency exchange, Mt. Gox, before selling it in 2011, and later launched Stellar to promote low-cost, decentralized cross-border payments. Beyond blockchain, he founded aerospace company Vast to pursue long-term visions in space habitation. Known for his technical creativity and unconventional path, McCaleb has helped shape multiple generations of internet and financial technology.

Devin Finzer is the American entrepreneur who co‑founded OpenSea in December 2017, becoming the largest global marketplace for NFTs. A Brown University alumnus in computer science and mathematics, he previously built Claimdog (acquired by Credit Karma) and worked at Pinterest, Flipboard, and Google on product growth. OpenSea’s rapid rise made him one of the first NFT billionaires in 2022, though its valuation has since declined amid market turbulence and regulatory pressures.

Chris Larsen is the San Francisco–born entrepreneur and co‑founder of Ripple Labs, the blockchain firm transforming cross-border payments. Previously, he founded E‑Loan, one of the first online mortgage platforms, and Prosper Marketplace, the peer-to-peer lending pioneer. A radical pro-consumer advocate, Larsen introduced free FICO credit scores for borrowers and championed digital privacy reforms in California and beyond.

Alex Atallah is the co-founder of OpenSea, the world’s leading NFT marketplace, and a key architect of the decentralized web. A computer scientist and entrepreneur, Atallah helped shape the infrastructure of the digital collectibles economy, driving the rise of Web3 and blockchain-based ownership. Though he stepped back from daily operations, his influence continues to shape the future of NFTs and decentralized technology.

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, is a Chinese-Canadian billionaire and the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Known for his influential role in the cryptocurrency industry, Zhao has significantly impacted the digital financial landscape.