Dan Larimer
American Software Programmer
United States
About
Dan Larimer is a prominent American software programmer, economist, and cryptocurrency entrepreneur. He co-founded several influential blockchain platforms, including BitShares in 2014, Steemit in 2016, and Block.one in 2017. Dan Larimer is additionally the originator of the Delegated Proof of Stake (DPOS) consensus mechanism, Graphene technology, and the writer of the book, 'More Equal Animals'. Quick Facts Full name Daniel Larimer Birth 1982 in Colorado, United States Nationality American Education Computer Science Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Marital status Divorced (as of 2025) Net worth Estimated $600-700 million His father Stan Larimer, a veteran Boeing employer co-founded Cryptonomex Inc, a blockchain technology and development company. Dan's innovative work has significantly shaped the decentralized finance landscape, positioning him as a key figure in the evolution of digital currencies and blockchain ecosystems. Dan Larimer - Career Timetime & Events • 2014: Founded BitShares, introducing a decentralized exchange platform. • 2016: Launched Steemit, a blockchain-based social media platform rewarding users with cryptocurrency. • 2017: Co-founded Block.one, leading to the development of the EOS.IO software for decentralized applications. • 2018: Published the book "More Equal Animals," exploring concepts of decentralized governance. • 2021: Resigned from Block.one to pursue new blockchain ventures. Dan was an early investor in Bitcoin. He first heard about Bitcoin in 2009 and released its potential of revolutionizing traditional finance to DeFi transactions. He saw a need for an exchange platform for cryptocurrency exchanges and worked with various experts to launch BitShares. Useful Links to Connect With Dan Larimer Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) Daniel Larimer (@bytemaster7) / X LinkedIn Daniel Larimer - Block.one | LinkedIn Official Website https://moreequalanimals.com GitHub https://github.com/bytemaster
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Awards
- Crypto Weekly2021 - Listed among the Top 100 Most Influential People in Crypto
- Blockchain Awards2020 - Acknowledged for Outstanding Contribution to Decentralized Applications
- World Blockchain Forum2019 - Honored as a Top Innovator in Blockchain Technology
- CoinDesk2018 - Recognized as a Blockchain Pioneer
- Forbes 2018 - Featured in Forbes' Fintech Crypto Billionaires
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- Dan Larimer is an American software programmer and entrepreneur known for his significant contributions to blockchain technology.