Bram Cohen

About

Bram Cohen is an American programmer and technology expert. In 2001, he authored the P2P (peer-to-peer) BitTorrent Protocol. Cohen also founded Chia cryptocurrency in 2017 which executes on the PoST consensus algorithm. Quick Facts Full name Bram Cohen Birth 12 October 1975, New York, New York, United States Nationality American Education University at Buffalo Wife/Partner Jenna Cohen Net worth $20 million estimated In contrast to traditional mining, Chia utilizes storage media, such as hard drive space instead of energy-demanding computations, making it a more eco-friendly option compared to Bitcoin. Bram Cohen - Career Highlights • 2001 – Created BitTorrent, revolutionizing peer-to-peer file sharing. • 2004 – Launched the first official BitTorrent client. • 2017 – Founded Chia Network, aiming for eco-friendly blockchain solutions. • 2018 – Introduced Proof of Space and Time consensus model. • 2021 – Launched Chia (XCH) cryptocurrency, gaining mainstream attention. • 2023 – Expanded Chia’s use in decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs. • 2024 – Advocates for green blockchain adoption globally. Cohen continues to be an influential figure in blockchain scalability, decentralized storage, and eco-friendly crypto mining. His efforts persist in expanding the limits of blockchain technology and Web3 advancements. Useful Links To Connect with Bram Cohen X (formerly Twitter) twitter.com/bramcohen LinkedIn profile linkedin.com/in/bramcohen BitTorrent bittorrent.com Chia website www.chia.net

Experience

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  Other

  bittorrent

  Jan 2004 to Present

  Founder & Chief Scientist

• Role not set

  Chia Network

Awards

• Web3 Sustainability Forum2024- Green Blockchain Innovator
• Crypto Climate Accord2021 - Sustainable Crypto Leader
• Blockchain Summit2018 - Blockchain Pioneer Award
• Internet Society2011 - Internet Hall of Fame Innovator
• MIT Technology Review2005 - Top Innovators Under 35

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