Igor Barinov

 

Igor Barinov is the founder of Blockscout, a blockchain company, and an essential contributor to both the Gnosis Chain and the Ethereum ecosystem. 

 

He is additionally a co-founder and project manager of  POA, the inaugural Ethereum-based public network utilizing Proof of Authority consensus, achieved through independent validators. 

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Igor Barinov
Birth	Russia
Nationality	Russian
Education	Computer Science from Lomonosov Moscow State University
Wife/Partner	To be updated
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

Renowned for his contributions to Ethereum sidechains and the transparency of public blockchains, Igor is the creator of the xDai Chain (currently Gnosis Chain), a fast and affordable network compatible with Ethereum. 

 

His initiatives seek to enhance scalability, user experience, and transparency in Web3, all while preserving decentralization. 

 

Igor Barinov - Career Highlights & Events

 

• 2017: Developed POA Network, an Ethereum-based sidechain.

 

• 2018: Launched xDai Chain (now Gnosis Chain).

 

• 2019: Created Blockscout, an open-source Ethereum explorer.

 

• 2020: Expanded xDai integrations with DeFi projects.

 

• 2021: Merged xDai with Gnosis for ecosystem growth.

 

• 2022: Promoted open-source tooling in the Ethereum community.

 

• 2023: Introduced Blockscout updates for L2 and rollups.

 

• 2024: Recognized for contributions to Ethereum transparency.

 

Igor is a prominent figure in Ethereum governance and development, working to enhance blockchain accessibility and traceability.

 

Useful Links to Connect With Igor Barinov

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	https://twitter.com/barinov
LinkedIn profile	https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorbarinov
Blockscout	https://blockscout.com
Gnosis	https://www.gnosischain.com