Gavin Wood

Gavin Wood is a computer scientist and entrepreneur best known for co-founding Ethereum, a major blockchain platform that enables decentralized applications. He developed the Ethereum programming language Solidity and played a key role in creating blockchain standards. In 2016, he founded Polkadot, a blockchain network designed to connect different blockchains for greater interoperability. Wood's work has significantly influenced the development of decentralized technology, making digital assets more versatile and secure. He is recognized as a leading innovator in the blockchain space, advancing ways for systems to operate securely without centralized control.