Micree Zhan
Co-founder of Bitmain
China
About
Micree Zhan is a Chinese entrepreneur and electronic engineer. He is the co-founder & CEO of Bitmain, one of the largest manufacturers of cryptocurrency mining hardware globally. He is recognized as a visionary in the blockchain sector, advancing Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology. Quick Facts Full name Micree Zhan Birth 27-03-1979, Minhou County, Fujian, China Nationality Chinese Education Masters in microelectronics engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Marital status Single as of 2019 Net worth $3.2 B (refer for real-time) In 2013, Zhan connected with Wu Jihan, a cryptocurrency enthusiast. Following extensive discussions and research, Zhan consented to establish Bitmain alongside Wu. Micree Zhan - Career Highlights • 2013 – Co-founded Bitmain, a leading crypto mining company. • 2015 – Helped develop advanced ASIC mining chips for Bitcoin. • 2017 – Led Bitmain to become the largest crypto-mining firm globally. • 2019 – Ousted from Bitmain amid internal disputes. • 2021 – Reclaimed leadership at Bitmain after legal battles. • 2023 – Continues to innovate in the crypto mining industry. The firm rapidly evolved into the globe's leading computer chip manufacturer for bitcoin mining, announcing US$2.5 billion in revenue in 2017. As of 2018, Zhan possesses 36% of Bitmain, while Wu holds 20%. Despite internal power struggles, he remains influential in the blockchain and mining sectors. Useful Links to Connect With Micree Zhan Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/MicreeZhan LinkedIn NA Bitman website https://www.bitmain.com/ Medium profile Micree Zhan’s Articles
Experience
Awards
- Global Blockchain Summit2022 - Blockchain Innovator Recognition
- China Tech Awards2020 - Outstanding Tech Entrepreneur
- Forbes2019 - China Forbes China Rich List Entry
- Crypto Tech Innovation Awards2018 - Crypto Mining Pioneer Award
- Blockchain Summit2016 - Awards Top 10 Most Influential in Blockchain
FAQs
- Co-founder of Bitmain, a top mining firm.