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Igor Barinov

Founder of Blockscout

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Russia

About

Igor Barinov is the founder of Blockscout, a blockchain company, and an essential contributor to both the Gnosis Chain and the Ethereum ecosystem. He is additionally a co-founder and project manager of POA, the inaugural Ethereum-based public network utilizing Proof of Authority consensus, achieved through independent validators. Quick Facts Full name Igor Barinov Birth Russia Nationality Russian Education Computer Science from Lomonosov Moscow State University Wife/Partner To be updated Net worth Estimated in millions Renowned for his contributions to Ethereum sidechains and the transparency of public blockchains, Igor is the creator of the xDai Chain (currently Gnosis Chain), a fast and affordable network compatible with Ethereum. His initiatives seek to enhance scalability, user experience, and transparency in Web3, all while preserving decentralization. Igor Barinov - Career Highlights & Events • 2017: Developed POA Network, an Ethereum-based sidechain. • 2018: Launched xDai Chain (now Gnosis Chain). • 2019: Created Blockscout, an open-source Ethereum explorer. • 2020: Expanded xDai integrations with DeFi projects. • 2021: Merged xDai with Gnosis for ecosystem growth. • 2022: Promoted open-source tooling in the Ethereum community. • 2023: Introduced Blockscout updates for L2 and rollups. • 2024: Recognized for contributions to Ethereum transparency. Igor is a prominent figure in Ethereum governance and development, working to enhance blockchain accessibility and traceability. Useful Links to Connect With Igor Barinov Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/barinov LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorbarinov Blockscout https://blockscout.com Gnosis https://www.gnosischain.com

Experience

  • Founder

    Blockscout

    Jan 2018 to Present

    Founded Blockscout

Awards

  • ETHGlobal 2023 - Ethereum Ecosystem Contributor Award
  • DevCon 2022 - Top Blockchain Explorer Developer
  • Gnosis Blockchain 2021 - Transparency Leader
  • ConsenSys2020- Ethereum Tooling Innovation Award
  • ETHDenver2019 - Open Source Contribution Recognition

FAQs

  • Blockchain developer and founder of Blockscout.