Charles Hoskinson

Charles Hoskinson is an American entrepreneur and blockchain visionary. He co-founded IOHK, and Cardano (ADA), a blockchain project. He also co-founded the Ethereum blockchain platform.

With the help of Cardano’s proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, Charles weighs on scalability, security, and interoperability to facilitate enterprise blockchain adoption. He directs research in Web3, cryptocurrency innovation, and decentralized governance through IOHK.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charles Hoskinson
Birth	05-11-1987 in Hawaii, United States
Nationality	American
Education	University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Marital Status	Unmarried as of 2025
Net Worth	Estimated around $700 million

Charles Hoskinson's work in cryptography, digital assets, and blockchain promotion has recognized him in the crypto. His efforts in developing blockchain have greatly contributed to the advancement of DeFi and blockchain networks globally.

Charles Hoskinson - Professional Career Timeline

• 2013 – Co-founded Ethereum (ETH), contributing to smart contracts and decentralized applications.
• 2014 – Left Ethereum over governance disputes and founded IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong).
• 2015 – Started developing Cardano (ADA), a third-generation blockchain with a proof-of-stake (PoS) model.
• 2017 – Launched Cardano mainnet, introducing scalable and secure blockchain solutions.
• 2019 – Led Cardano’s Shelley upgrade, enhancing network decentralization and staking rewards.
• 2021 – Rolled out Alonzo hard fork, enabling smart contracts and DeFi on Cardano.
• 2022 – Expanded Web3, governance, and blockchain adoption via Cardano’s Vasil hard fork.
• 2023 – Advocated financial inclusion and blockchain education in Africa and developing nations.
• 2024 – Advanced self-sovereign identity and on-chain governance with Cardano’s latest updates.
• Present – Continues shaping blockchain innovation, DeFi, and decentralized ecosystems through IOHK.
  
  

He has collaborated with various tech experts and blockchain startups. Charles sees decentralized finance as a tool for financial freedom. He also educates crypto beginners through social media sites, conferences, and tech channels.

Useful Links to Connect With Charles Hoskinson

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) / X
LinkedIn profile	Charles Hoskinson - Self-employed | LinkedIn
Cardano Foundation	Cardano Foundation
YouTube profile	https://www.youtube.com/c/charleshoskinson