erik voorhees

Erik Voorhees is an American entrepreneur and promoter of blockchain technology and decentralized finance. He is one of the early investors of Bitcoin. He founded ShapeShift, a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange that revolutionized fast asset swaps. He is an advocate of Bitcoin, self-custody, and financial sovereignty. He learned about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 2011 and started working on it.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Erik Tristan Voorhees
Birth	1984
Nationality	American, Panamanian
Education	University of Puget Sound
Marital Status	To be updated
Net worth	To be updated

BitInstant and SatoshiDice were among the Bitcoin firms in whom Voorhees was an early investor. These firms pushed for the early use of cryptocurrencies. Under him, ShapeShift became a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) in 2021.

Erik Voorhees: Trivia

• 2011: Became an early Bitcoin investor and advocate, promoting financial decentralization.
• 2012: Co-founded SatoshiDice, one of the first Bitcoin gambling platforms, boosting BTC transactions.
• 2013: Joined BitInstant as head of marketing, helping drive early Bitcoin adoption.
• 2014: Founded ShapeShift, enabling instant, non-custodial crypto swaps.
• 2018: Opposed KYC regulations, reinforcing his stance on self-sovereign finance and privacy.
• 2021: Transformed ShapeShift into a DAO, pioneering decentralized exchange governance.
• 2023: Advocated for DeFi and permissionless finance, speaking at major crypto conferences and events across the globe.
• 2024: Continues to push for Web3 adoption, supporting Bitcoin, DeFi, and blockchain projects.

Notable publications like Forbes, CoinDesk, and Bloomberg have covered his ideas relating to blockchain networks, crypto lawmaking, and the role of cryptocurrency in the financial industry's fate. His continued support for the adoption of blockchain technology will influence the developments of the crypto world, projects, and modern-day transactions.

Notable Works & Achievements of Erik Voorhees

Year	Title of work	Description
2011	Early Bitcoin Advocate	Became a prominent supporter of Bitcoin, highlighting financial decentralization.
2012	Co-founded SatoshiDice	One of the first Bitcoin-based gambling platforms, increasing BTC transactions.
2014	Founded ShapeShift	Established a platform for instant, non-custodial cryptocurrency exchanges.
2022	Transitioned ShapeShift to DAO	Converted ShapeShift into a decentralized autonomous organization.
2023	DeFi Advocacy	Continued to champion decentralized finance, speaking at major crypto conferences.

Useful Links To Connect with Erik Voorhees

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	Erik Voorhees (@ErikVoorhees) / X
LinkedIn	Erik Voorhees - Venice.ai | LinkedIn
ShapeShift Official Website	ShapeShift
ShapeShift YouTube Channel	https://www.youtube.com/c/ShapeShift