Bram Cohen

 

Bram Cohen is an American programmer and technology expert. In 2001, he authored the P2P (peer-to-peer) BitTorrent Protocol. Cohen also founded Chia cryptocurrency in 2017 which executes on the PoST consensus algorithm.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Bram Cohen
Birth	12 October 1975, New York, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Education	University at Buffalo
Wife/Partner	Jenna Cohen
Net worth	$20 million estimated

 

In contrast to traditional mining, Chia utilizes storage media, such as hard drive space instead of energy-demanding computations, making it a more eco-friendly option compared to Bitcoin. 

 

Bram Cohen - Career Highlights

 

• 2001 – Created BitTorrent, revolutionizing peer-to-peer file sharing.

 

• 2004 – Launched the first official BitTorrent client.

 

• 2017 – Founded Chia Network, aiming for eco-friendly blockchain solutions.

 

• 2018 – Introduced Proof of Space and Time consensus model.

 

• 2021 – Launched Chia (XCH) cryptocurrency, gaining mainstream attention.

 

• 2023 – Expanded Chia’s use in decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs.

 

• 2024 – Advocates for green blockchain adoption globally.

 

Cohen continues to be an influential figure in blockchain scalability, decentralized storage, and eco-friendly crypto mining. His efforts persist in expanding the limits of blockchain technology and Web3 advancements.

 

Useful Links To Connect with Bram Cohen

 

X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/bramcohen
LinkedIn profile	linkedin.com/in/bramcohen
BitTorrent	bittorrent.com
Chia website	www.chia.net