Don Tapscott

 

Don Tapscott is an author, and entrepreneur specializing in blockchain, digital innovation, and the knowledge economy. He is the father of Alex Tapscott and together they co-founded NextBlock Global, a crypto hub for blockchain innovation.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Don Tapscott CM
Birth	01-06-1947, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Education	B.Sc. in psychology & statistics, and M. Ed. in research methodology
Marital status	Married to Ana Paula Lopes
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

He is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI). It is an institute that works on promoting blockchain & DeFi adoption to the mainstream. Don has written over 15 books, including the bestselling Blockchain Revolut in 2017, along with his son Alex Tapscott.

 

Don Tapscott - Career Highlights & Events

 

• 1995: Published The Digital Economy, predicting blockchain’s impact.

 

• 2006: Co-authored Wikinomics, exploring decentralized collaboration.

 

• 2016: Released Blockchain Revolution, a seminal book on blockchain.

 

• 2017: Founded Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) to advance blockchain.

 

• 2018: Advised global governments on blockchain adoption.

 

• 2020: Led blockchain strategy discussions at the World Economic Forum.

 

• 2022: Expanded BRI’s influence in enterprise blockchain solutions.

 

• 2024: Continues advocating for blockchain in governance and finance.

As a speaker and consultant, he advises lawmakers, Fortune 500 companies, and international organizations on Web3 projects, digital transformation, and decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions.

 

Useful Links to Connect With Don Tapscott

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	https://twitter.com/dtapscott
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontapscott
Blockchain Research Institute	https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org
Official Website	https://dontapscott.com