Elizabeth Stark

Elizabeth Stark is a renowned entrepreneur and expert in blockchain technology and internet innovation. She co-founded Lightning Labs, which develops solutions to make Bitcoin transactions faster and cheaper through the Lightning Network—an off-chain payment protocol. Stark is also an advocate for open internet principles, decentralized technologies, and online privacy. Her work aims to empower individuals with more control over their digital assets and data, fostering a more open and accessible financial ecosystem. With a background in computer science and legal studies, she combines technical expertise and advocacy to advance decentralized digital infrastructure.