Dan Larimer

Dan Larimer is a prominent American software programmer, economist, and cryptocurrency entrepreneur. He co-founded several influential blockchain platforms, including BitShares in 2014, Steemit in 2016, and Block.one in 2017.

 

Dan Larimer is additionally the originator of the Delegated Proof of Stake (DPOS) consensus mechanism, Graphene technology, and the writer of the book, 'More Equal Animals'.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Daniel Larimer
Birth	1982 in Colorado, United States
Nationality	American
Education	Computer Science Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Marital status	Divorced (as of 2025)
Net worth	Estimated $600-700 million

 

His father Stan Larimer, a veteran Boeing employer co-founded Cryptonomex Inc, a blockchain technology and development company.

 

Dan's innovative work has significantly shaped the decentralized finance landscape, positioning him as a key figure in the evolution of digital currencies and blockchain ecosystems.

 

Dan Larimer - Career Timetime & Events

 

• 2014: Founded BitShares, introducing a decentralized exchange platform.
• 2016: Launched Steemit, a blockchain-based social media platform rewarding users with cryptocurrency.
• 2017: Co-founded Block.one, leading to the development of the EOS.IO software for decentralized applications.
• 2018: Published the book "More Equal Animals," exploring concepts of decentralized governance.
• 2021: Resigned from Block.one to pursue new blockchain ventures.

 

Dan was an early investor in Bitcoin. He first heard about Bitcoin in 2009 and released its potential of revolutionizing traditional finance to DeFi transactions. He saw a need for an exchange platform for cryptocurrency exchanges and worked with various experts to launch BitShares.

 

Useful Links to Connect With Dan Larimer

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	Daniel Larimer (@bytemaster7) / X
LinkedIn	Daniel Larimer - Block.one | LinkedIn
Official Website	https://moreequalanimals.com
GitHub	https://github.com/bytemaster