balaji srinivasan

Balaji Srinivasan is a prominent person in the cryptocurrency industry. He is known for his audacious decentralization finance goal. He has been instrumental in forming the blockchain ecosystem as the general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and the former CTO of Coinbase.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Balaji S. Srinivasan
Birth	24-05-1980, Long Island, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Education	BS, MS, MS, PhD from Stanford University
Marital Status	To be updated
Net Worth	To be updated

 

Balaji was a co-founder of several trailblazing companies that developed novel cryptocurrency monetization strategies, such as Earn.com (which Coinbase later purchased) and 21.co. He expects Bitcoin will become a dominant financial system and is a fervent supporter of cryptocurrency. His book, The Network State, has earned international interest. It highlights how blockchain networks can help digital countries.

Balaji Srinivasan -  Timeline

• Andreessen Horowitz (2013-2015): Became a General Partner at the top VC firm, investing in crypto startups and blockchain technology.
• 21.co & Earn.com (2013-2018): Co-founded 21.co, later rebranded to Earn.com, pioneering crypto-based microtransactions. Sold to Coinbase in 2018.
• Coinbase CTO (2018-2019): Served as Chief Technology Officer, driving Bitcoin adoption and blockchain integration.
• Bitcoin Predictions (2020- Present): Advocated for Bitcoin as the future of finance, predicting BTC to hit $1M due to economic instability.
• The Network State (2022): Published a book on blockchain-based governance and digital sovereignty, influencing the Web3 movement.
• Controversies (2023): Faced criticism for his $1M Bitcoin bet, sparking debate over hyperinflation and BTC’s future value.
• Crypto Thought Leader (Present): Continues to shape the blockchain industry, promoting decentralization, Bitcoin, and Web3.

Along with other top influencers, Balaji backs decentralized finance and sees it as the future of digital identity, finance, and governance. Millions of investors are drawn to his views on Web3, Bitcoin, and sovereignty, making him one of the most well-known figures in the field.

Notable Contributions of Balaji Srinivasan

Year	Publisher/Organizer	Description
2018	Forbes	Featured in Forbes Midas List
2018	Coinbase	Earn.com acquisition by Coinbase
2019	CoinDesk	Named among "Most Influential in Crypto"
2022	The Network State	Global Bestseller in Web3
2023	Major Crypto & Financial Media	$1M Bitcoin Bet Sparks Global Debate

Useful Links To Connect With Balaji Srinivasan

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/balajis
LinkedIn	linkedin.com/in/balajis
The Network State	thenetworkstate.com
Forbes Profile	forbes.com (Search "Balaji Srinivasan")