The 10 Most Popular Crypto Entrepreneurs in 2023
If you’re curious about the most influential and controversial figures in the crypto world, look no further. Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao tops the list of the 10 most popular crypto entrepreneurs, with convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried bringing up the rear. This ranking was compiled by CoinLedger, who combined CryptoWeekly’s influential figures in cryptocurrency with their social media followings to determine the most widely followed crypto personalities globally.
In first, second, and third place are CZ, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, and Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey, respectively. CZ emerged as the most popular cryptocurrency personality with nearly 9.1 million followers on X and Instagram combined. Buterin and Dorsey followed closely with a combined total of 7.7 million and 6.4 million followers on Twitter and Instagram.
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor and ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood hold the fourth and fifth spots, with Saylor boasting nearly 3.25 million followers, while Wood has just over 1.6 million. Coming in at sixth and seventh place are venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya and Marc Andreessen, each with 1.6 million and 1.3 million followers, respectively. Rounding out the list in ninth and tenth are Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, with 1.25 million and 1.2 million followers.
Hot Take: The Power Players of Crypto
It’s clear that social media plays a significant role in determining the influence and popularity of crypto entrepreneurs. With millions of followers, these 10 individuals are shaping the conversation around cryptocurrency, investments, and blockchain technology. As the industry continues to evolve, their influence is likely to grow, making them key figures to watch in the world of crypto.
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