Since 2009 with the launch of Bitcoin, due to various reasons other cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin, Ethereum, and others, have become very popular and on the rise. From investors who just support the idea of decentralized control and view cryptocurrencies as the currency of the future, to those who like the technology that powers cryptocurrencies, we find that there is no shortage of people involved in the cryptocurrency industry.
With so many cryptocurrency-related opinion leaders, using many different social media platforms to share their ideas, it is difficult to narrow the list down to 14 crypto influencers. We did not only pay attention to the number of their fans but how they have used their various platforms to promote and properly explain the overall view of the blockchain industry. Either by step-by-step tutorials, basic information, how-to’s, investment types, or any other information, this list of influences that promote crypto, does not miss the daily crypto knowledge one could gain at the tip of their fingers.
Our list consists of influencers that can be found on platforms such as Twitter and YouTube, although we’ve also deviated a little from the more traditional definition of influencers, thus we included people who, while not influencers themselves, are respected and admired in the industry.
1. Vitalik Buterin
What better way than to kick off our list of crypto influencers with Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum and one of the world’s youngest cryptocurrency billionaires. Evidently, Buterin most well-known for his work with Ethereum, but it is worth pointing out that he has also been active in the Bitcoin community as a writer and developer. Moreover, he is also involved as the co-founder of a website by the name of Bitcoin Magazine.
As of now, Vitalik Buterin has around 2.1 million followers on his Twitter. In his account, he likes to share insightful and useful information about crypto but also news in the blockchain industry. He also likes to use his platform to share helpful articles, reviews, and other resources on crypto in general, which can be very valuable to people who are interested in obtaining a better understanding of concepts such as blockchain and crypto.
2. Michael Saylor
Microstrategy has invested $ 2.741 billion in Bitcoin and has 105,085 bitcoins in its possession according to Bitcoin Treasuries. With this action, Microstrategy has enjoyed great media attention. Its CEO Michael Saylor has given and continues to give numerous interviews related to Bitcoin and is one of the biggest Bitcoin advocates gaining more than 1 million followers on Twitter. Saylor repeatedly points out that Bitcoin will replace gold as a store of value and that Bitcoin is considered a safe have asset.
3. Roger Ver
Roger Ver has earned the nickname “Bitcoin Jesus” because he was one of the first people to promote Bitcoin back in 2011. He was a pioneer when it came to adopting blockchain technology but also one of the firsts entrepreneurs that decided to start accepting crypto as a form of payment. It is worth noting that ever since the early stages of crypto he has invested in a plethora of crypto-related start-ups such as Bitcoin and Ripple.
His followers on Twitter have reached approximately 730,000. This is mainly because he chooses to use his platform to share the latest news on Bitcoin but also crypto in general. His feed is also very valuable since he also brings up issues considering Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, such as but not limited to ethical considerations.
4. Andreas M. Antonopoulos
Andreas Antonopoulos is a Greek-British tech entrepreneur, but he is also famous for being an advocate of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Furthermore, he is a published author, with titles including Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Currencies, Mastering Ethereum, and The Internet of Money, that help explain Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the blockchain industry.
His Twitter account has more than 600,000 followers but he is also active on other social media such as YouTube, where he regularly posts content about Bitcoin, crypto in general, and the blockchain industry, among others. This content is made to provide an in-depth look at the crypto environment and blockchain industry. His videos are also ideal for a person making his or her beginning in the crypto world. They are very informative and can give someone a solid understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Also, on his YouTube channel, you can find interviews, live streams, and Q-and-A’s. Andreas also has a website that offers resources such as workshops to enhance your crypto education. As if this was not enough, he runs two podcasts as well, by the name of the Unscrypted Podcast and the Speaking of Bitcoin Podcast.
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5. Tim Draper
Tim Draper is a well-known venture capitalist and the founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson. Draper University was also founded by him. He has invested in companies such as Tesla, Twitter, SpaceX, Skype, and Coinbase. He is particularly well-known for his Bitcoin price projections and outspoken advocacy for this digital currency.
His Twitter profile has gathered around 193,500 followers and there he shares his valuable insight about crypto topics, talks in detail about Bitcoin, and informs his followers about further digital currencies. The articles he shares about the crypto and blockchain industry are also very useful.
6. Charlie Lee
Charlie Lee is the founder of Litecoin and the former Coinbase Director of Engineering. It is worth pointing out that as of recently, Charlie Lee has also joined BTCS Inc. as a member of the Board of Directors.
Charlie Lee has almost reached a million Twitter followers, making him one of the most well-known thought leaders and crypto specialists. Lee provides the newest Litecoin and Litecoin Foundation news, as well as crypto-related publications, on his Twitter feed. He will occasionally post memes and comic strips with the intent to portray cryptocurrency news and concerns in a more approachable and funny light.
7. Anthony Pompliano
Anthony Pompliano is a pioneer Bitcoin supporter and the founder and an active partner of a hedge fund specialized in digital assets as well as blockchain technology. He is one of the few crypto influencers that are active across multiple platforms.
His Twitter alone has more than 1 million followers and he uses this platform to share helpful crypto-related articles and voice his opinions on a plethora of topics. He also has a YouTube channel where he regularly posts content about crypto discussions, interviews, Bitcoin news, and his valuable insight on topics such as business, tech, and finance. Lastly, Anthony writes a daily newsletter called The Pomp Letter to more than 170,000 investors that are interested in reading his opinions and analysis on various industries including tech and finance.
8. Erik Voorhees
Voorhees is the co-founder and CEO of Coinapult, a Bitcoin wallet, as well as the creator and CEO of ShapeShift, one of the world’s top crypto trading platforms. He is regarded as one of the main voices in Bitcoin and crypto entrepreneurship due to his many years of experience in the crypto industry. He uses Twitter as his main platform, where he regularly shares his thoughts and opinions on trending crypto topics with his 480,000 Twitter followers. Lastly, he also writes articles on an open platform called Medium, where he writes articles about ShapeShift and Bitcoin.
9. Tone Vays
Tone Vays is a blockchain and financial adviser that promotes economic independence through crypto technology. He has channels on Instagram, YouTube, as well as his own website, ToneVays.com. His well-known YouTube channel includes a variety of educational content such as Bitcoin trading, Bitcoin laws, and Bitcoin news. He also uses Twitter a lot and has gathered approximately 246,000 followers. Similar to his YouTube channel, Vays shares with his Twitter followers general Bitcoin updates but also his own future predictions and life lessons regarding Bitcoin and crypto.
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10. Ivan on Tech
Ivan on Tech, also known by his real name as Ivan Liljeqvist, is the founder of Ivan on Tech Academy and Moralis. He is very active on multiple social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. His follower count on Twitter has reached more than 282,000 and he uses his platform there to post updates on cryptocurrencies. As for his YouTube channel, he regularly uploads content on crypto-related topics such as debates, analyses, and interviews.
11. CryptoBrekkie
CryptoBrekkie, or Brekkie von Bitcoin, or as of lately El Brekkie de Bitcoin, is an artist that creates Bitcoin and other crypto-related art pieces. Brekkie is one of the crypto’s industry most established person due to his platform of spreading awareness around Bitcoin in a unique way, in the form of art. A lot of these artworks can be seen through the videos he posts on his YouTube channel as well as humorous voiceovers of popular animated series with a crypto-related dialog. His Twitter account is easily noticed by a range of statistics and arts, memes, and funny content with high-end messages.
12. Dan Held
Dan Held is a Bitcoin entrepreneur and also the Director of Growth Marketing at Kraken. His main objective through his Twitter account is to make crypto as understandable and accessible to everyone as possible. Through posting regularly he has managed to gather more than 292,000 followers on that platform. Furthermore, Dan also has his own newsletter called The Held Report that has gathered over 25,000 subscribers, as well as his own website. Lastly, he also publishes articles about Kraken and Bitcoin, on the open platform Medium. His mantra is Bitcoin explained simply.
13. Layah Heilpern
Layah Heilpern is a crypto influencer that is based in the United Kingdom. She uses her YouTube channel, her own website, and her Twitter to share with her followers news about Bitcoin and have discussions about crypto and any recent updates or issues regarding the crypto industry. This influencer also advocates for politics and does motivation as a topic of her journalism and presenter career. Heilpern also uses a TikTok account, which shows her steering her information towards younger generations, such as Gen Z to provide them with information on how to get started with crypto and smart investment moves.
14. Kenn Bosak
Kenn Bosak has been involved with the Bitcoin community as a Bitcoiner ever since 2015. Ever since he has ventured into the world of NFT’s (non-fungible tokens). For those of you who are not familiar with this concept, an NFT is a unit of data stored on a digital ledger, such as a blockchain, that certifies a digital asset is unique. To put it simply, an NFT is a digital asset that represents something in the real world such as art, music, a video, or an in-game item and works as some sort of “trademark”. Kenn Bosak has his own website and YouTube channel, where he uses these platforms to talk about NFTs.
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Takeaways
- Gaining knowledge on crypto is important through reliable, credible sources and professional consultants and advisors.
- If you are a fan of influencers with multiple platforms, where you can get all sorts of information we do suggest Andreas Antonopoulos, Anthony Pompliano, CryptoBrekkie, and Erik Voorhees.
- If you are trying to get started on crypto and learn the basics stick to YouTube videos from Ivan on Tech, Layah Heilpern, and Charlie Lee.
- To help with your understanding of non-fungible tokens Kenn Bosak is the ultimate influencer involved in the crypto community since 2015.
- Staying updated with cryptocurrency news and analysis of market cap, and chart patterns have never been easier than following the social media accounts or personal platforms of Vitalik Buterin, Roger Ver, Tim Draper, and John McAfee.