Jeffrey Zirlin
Co-founder of Sky Mavis
United States
About
Jeffrey Zirlin, commonly referred to as “Jiho,” is the co-founder and growth leader of Sky Mavis, the team responsible for Axie Infinity, a highly successful play-to-earn blockchain game. In his role as Chief Growth Officer, his objective is to enhance the size and robustness of the community and economy. Jeff spent his childhood playing video games and collecting insects. His scholarly interests encompass military history and financial policy. Quick Facts Full name Jeffrey Zirlin Birth New York, United States Nationality American Education Yale University Wife/Partner Unmarried Net worth Estimated in millions As a fervent supporter of Web3, Zirlin has been essential in developing and expanding the Axie ecosystem, integrating gaming with decentralized finance. Due to his profound knowledge of NFT gaming and community-driven ecosystems, he has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in GameFi and global blockchain adoption. Jeffrey Zirlin - Career Highlights & Events • 2018: Co-founded Sky Mavis, focused on blockchain gaming. • 2019: Helped launch Axie Infinity, revolutionizing NFT gaming. • 2020: Sky Mavis secured seed funding to expand the Axie ecosystem. • 2021: Axie Infinity surpassed $4B in NFT trading volume. • 2021: Introduced Ronin, a custom sidechain to scale Axie. • 2022: Sky Mavis raised $150M post-Ronin bridge hack recovery efforts. • 2023: Continued global expansion of Axie and Web3 gaming education. • 2024: Focused on ecosystem tools and onboarding millions into Web3. Useful Links to Connect With Jeffrey Zirlin Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/jihoz_axie LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyzirlin Skymavis profile https://www.skymavis.com Axie profile https://axieinfinity.com
Experience
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Awards
- Forbes Web3 List2023 - Top 50 Web3 Innovators
- Blockchain Game Alliance2022 - Web3 Pioneer Award
- Crypto Expo Asia2022 - GameFi Leader of the Year
- Binance Awards 2021 - NFT Game of the Year (Axie Infinity)
- CoinDesk 2021 - Top 100 Most Influential in Crypto
FAQs
- He is the co-founder of Sky Mavis and Axie Infinity.