Da Hongfei
Co-founder of NEO & Blockchain Entrepreneur
China
About
Da Hongfei is a blockchain entrepreneur and co-founder of NEO, a leading smart contract platform often called the "Ethereum of China." He played a crucial role in expanding blockchain technology in China. He is also the CEO of Onchain, a company focused on enterprise blockchain solutions. Quick Facts Full name Da Hongfei Birth China Nationality Chinese Education BA in English and Technology from South China University of Technology Marital status Married Net worth Estimated on millions Hongfei sees DeFi as a financial tool for freedom. He is working with governments and enterprises to implement decentralized technology with clear regulations and policies. Da Hongfei - Career Highlights • 2014 – Co-founded Antshares, later rebranded as NEO, China’s first public blockchain. • 2016 – Launched Onchain, providing blockchain solutions for businesses. • 2017 – Successfully rebranded Antshares to NEO, gaining global recognition. • 2018 – Worked with Chinese regulators on blockchain adoption. • 2021 – Led the NEO3 upgrade, improving scalability and governance. • 2023-Present – Continues to drive NEO’s development and ecosystem growth. His vision for a smart economy using blockchain technology continues to help the future of digital assets and decentralized applications (dApps) globally. Useful Links to Connect With Da Hongfei Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/dahongfei LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahongfei Onchain Website https://onchain.com NEO website https://neo.org
Experience
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Awards
- Blockchain Expo2023 - Visionary Leader in Web3
- Asia Crypto Awards2021 - Most Influential Crypto Founder
- Blockchain Summit2019 - Excellence in Blockchain Award
- CoinDesk2018 - Top 10 Blockchain Leaders
- China FinTech Awards2017 - Blockchain Innovator of the Year
FAQs
- Co-founder of NEO and Onchain.