john mcafee

John McAfee was a British computer programmer and businessman. He is recognized for establishing McAfee Antivirus. McAfee later emerged as a significant advocate in cryptocurrency, supporting privacy-oriented digital currencies and decentralized finance (DeFi).

 

Quick Facts

Full name	John David McAfee
Birth	18-09-1945, Cinderford, United Kingdom (Died:2021)
Nationality	British-American
Education	BA from Roanoke College
Marital status	Was married to Janice Dyson
Net worth	NA

 

McAfee initiated his cryptocurrency ventures and often denounced governmental regulation of digital assets. His Libertarian beliefs always backed for decentralization functioning of digital assets and backed Web3 projects.

 

John McAfee - Career Highlights & Events

• 1987 – Founded McAfee Antivirus, revolutionizing cybersecurity.
• 2013 – Became a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency and privacy.
• 2016 – Launched MGT Capital, pivoting to blockchain and crypto mining.
• 2017 – Predicted Bitcoin’s rise and promoted altcoins.
• 2018 – Introduced the McAfee Crypto Team for ICO promotions.
• 2019 – Launched Ghost Coin, focusing on anonymous transactions.
• 2020 – Charged for tax evasion, citing crypto earnings.

 

Despite legal struggles and a tumultuous existence, McAfee's influence on cybersecurity and digital finance helped shape the DeFi adoption, along with the visions of top crypto leaders.

 

Awards & Recognitions of John McAfee

Year	Institution	Description
1992	Tech Security Summit	Cybersecurity Pioneer Award
2013	Bitcoin Conference	Crypto Freedom Advocate
2017	CoinTelegraph	Blockchain Influencer of the Year
2018	DefCon	Privacy & Security Leader
2020	TechWorld	Lifetime Achievement in Cybersecurity

 

Useful Links to Connect With John McAfee

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/officialmcafee
McAfee Ghost Coin	ghostbyjohnmcafee.com
McAfee Instagram	instagram.com/officialmcafee
McAfee Youtube Channel	youtube.com/mcafee