Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin is a Russian-Canadian programmer and writer best known as the co-founder of Ethereum, a decentralized platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) to be built and run without any downtime, fraud, control, or interference from a third party. Born in 1994, Buterin was introduced to Bitcoin at a young age and quickly became involved in the cryptocurrency community. His vision for Ethereum has significantly influenced the blockchain industry, making him one of the most prominent figures in the world of digital currencies and decentralized technologies.