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Micree Zhan

Micree Zhan

Co-founder of Bitmain

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Micree Zhan is a Chinese entrepreneur and electronic engineer. He is the co-founder & CEO of Bitmain, one of the largest manufacturers of cryptocurrency mining hardware globally. He is recognized as a visionary in the blockchain sector, advancing Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name

Micree Zhan

Birth

27-03-1979, Minhou County, Fujian, China

Nationality

Chinese

Education

Masters in microelectronics engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Marital status

Single as of 2019

Net worth

$3.2 B (refer for real-time)

 

In 2013, Zhan connected with Wu Jihan, a cryptocurrency enthusiast. Following extensive discussions and research, Zhan consented to establish Bitmain alongside Wu.

 

Micree Zhan - Career Highlights

 

  • 2013 – Co-founded Bitmain, a leading crypto mining company.
  • 2015 – Helped develop advanced ASIC mining chips for Bitcoin.
  • 2017 – Led Bitmain to become the largest crypto-mining firm globally.
  • 2019 – Ousted from Bitmain amid internal disputes.
  • 2021 – Reclaimed leadership at Bitmain after legal battles.
  • 2023 – Continues to innovate in the crypto mining industry.

 

The firm rapidly evolved into the globe's leading computer chip manufacturer for bitcoin mining, announcing US$2.5 billion in revenue in 2017. As of 2018, Zhan possesses 36% of Bitmain, while Wu holds 20%.  Despite internal power struggles, he remains influential in the blockchain and mining sectors.

 

Useful Links to Connect With Micree Zhan

 

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Link

X (formerly Twitter)

https://x.com/MicreeZhan

LinkedIn

NA

Bitman website

https://www.bitmain.com/

Medium profile

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Social Media

Expertise

  • Chief Executive Officer

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