Ryan Selkis

 

Ryan Selkis is the co-founder and CEO of Messari, a prominent data and research company focused on crypto assets. Before Messari, he served as an entrepreneur-in-residence at ConsenSys and was part of the founding teams for Digital Currency Group, where he oversaw the firm’s seed investments.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Ryan Selkis
Birth	United States
Nationality	American
Education	MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management
Wife/Partner	Married
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

Since 2013, he has been an investor and a prolific author in the cryptocurrency sector. He has played a key role in advancing transparency, regulatory discussions, and investor education in the blockchain space.

 

Ryan Selkis - Career Timeline

 

• 2013 – Began investing in Bitcoin and researching blockchain technology.

 

• 2014 – Joined Digital Currency Group as an early-stage crypto investor.

 

• 2015 – Became Managing Director at CoinDesk, shaping crypto media.

 

• 2018 – Launched Messari to improve crypto data transparency.

 

• 2020 – Led Messari’s expansion into institutional-grade analytics.

 

• 2022 – Advocated for clearer crypto regulations before U.S. policymakers.

 

• 2024 – Expanded Messari’s influence in global blockchain research.

 

Before launching Messari, he worked at CoinDesk and helped shape early crypto reporting. His cluster of professional and enterprise-level research documents on key crypto-assets, sectors, and trends.

 

He has partnered with various crypto leaders and AI-powered projects to contribute to the growth of modern-day technology using blockchain technology.

 

A strong advocate for decentralization, Web3, and institutional adoption, Selkis frequently shares insights on market trends, blockchain policy, and digital asset innovations. His work continues to influence the evolution of the crypto industry.

 

Useful Links To Connect With Ryan Selkis

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/twobitidiot
LinkedIn profile	linkedin.com/in/ryanselkis
Messari website	www.messari.io
Messari blog	messari.io/blog