Top 10 IT and blockchain influencers in 2023

Crypto influencers play a crucial role in the development of the market. They set trends in the sector, attract capital, and create fundamentally new products capable of revolutionizing the world. We have compiled our list of IT and blockchain influencers to watch in 2023.

Vitalik Buterin

The undisputed leader of the list is co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, who was the first to speak about DAO, DAICO, and other trends that are now quite prevalent. Today, around 5 million users follow Vitalik on Twitter, and his tweets instantly go viral. Another distinctive feature of Buterin is his passion for unconventional costumes. Therefore, he can easily appear at a global conference dressed as a dinosaur, bear, or simply in pajamas. Nevertheless, Buterin consistently ranks as the most influential person in the crypto sector and the youngest crypto billionaire.

Alexander Lozben

Alexander Lozben is a crypto investor, IT entrepreneur, and expert in financial technologies. He is also the head of the representation of the mining pool ViaBTC in Europe and the CIS. Thanks to his extensive experience in the field, he founded Interhash, a company that provides a full range of mining services, from equipment supply to connecting to the mining pool under special conditions. The company is one of the global leaders.

In recent years, Alexander Lozben has become one of the leading participants in the crypto community. He actively participates in various educational events and conferences, where he shares his knowledge and experience.

Guy Yanpolskiy

Guy Yanpolsky is the head and founder of YAFO Business Development, founder of GuyWay Events, Club500, and several other projects. In crypto circles, he is best known as the organizer of WoWSummit, as well as exclusive meetups and parties for crypto startups, investors, and developers. Today, GuyWay Events is considered one of the most prestigious in the UAE and the post-Soviet space. Guy himself has advised several high-profile startups, invests in technological projects, and consults aspiring entrepreneurs on business development and scaling.

Colin Wu

Colin Wu is a well-known Chinese journalist and crypto analyst whose advice is heeded by the majority of crypto enthusiasts. He is the first to cover breaking news, provide highly accurate forecasts, and follow the most scandalous stories in the sector. Millions of people follow his social media accounts, and Wu’s tweets become the basis for articles in popular crypto publications. Although Colin himself is not very public, his talent and ability to analyze the situation have made him a very popular journalist.

Gary Gensler

The name Gary Gensler became particularly active after the high-profile scandal involving Binance and Coinbase. The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suddenly became the most discussed person. He was criticized, admired, and millions of crypto users around the world followed his posts and statements. While the situation between regulators and crypto exchanges remains ambiguous, Gensler will remain one of the most influential figures in the world of cryptocurrencies.

Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy Incorporated, has long been a supporter of cryptocurrencies and has repeatedly expressed support for digital assets. Many attribute the bull run in 2021 to Saylor’s activities, as he bought a record amount of Bitcoin, which drove the price to $60,000. Today, Michael Saylor is not as active in the information space, but remains one of the most popular experts in the crypto world.

PlanB

One of the top and most quoted influencers on Twitter, followed by 1.8 million people. Operating under a pseudonym, the blogger conducts cryptocurrency market research, analyzes the correlation of digital assets with gold or stocks, and shares forecasts. Today, PlanB often becomes a frequent expert in the media and actively works on social networks.

Justin Sun

The founder of the Tron blockchain, advisor to the Huobi cryptocurrency exchange, Justin Sun is quite well-known in the cryptocurrency community. He has over 3.8 million followers on Twitter, and his tweets are always up-to-date and cover the major market trends. Justin actively participates in events, is a frequent guest of YouTube bloggers and media outlets, and manages his social networks.

Dima Raketa

Dima Raketa is an international Business Developer, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Reputation House. For the last 15 years, he has grown 16 companies in 6 countries. He started his business in the Online Reputation Management Field in 2015. Dima is keen on technology and their implementation in the Digital Marketing Field. As the CEO of Reputation House Hong Kong since 2019, he has implemented many go-to-market strategies and launched 3 mobile applications that solve the problems of thousands of users every day. He is the organizer of Digital Marketing Nights (Hong Kong), Reputation Awards (Hong Kong), Real Estate Awards (Dubai), an international speaker, and a business angel.

Charlie Lee

The founder of Litecoin, Charlie Lee, is considered a thought leader in the field. On his Twitter account with over 1 million followers, he shares Litecoin news, general crypto news, and the occasional meme or two.

Tim Draper

Tim Draper is a venture capitalist and founder of the firm Draper Fisher Juvetson and Draper University. He began by investing in leading companies such as Skype, Twitter, Tesla, and more. Today, he is an ardent supporter of Bitcoin. With over 200,000 followers on Twitter, he is considered an expert in the field, sharing crypto insights and more. He is not one to be missed!