Daniel Larimer


Daniel Larimer is a software programmer and cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Larimer created the cryptocurrency platform BitShares, co-founded the blockchain Steem, and is currently CTO of Block.one, a company involved with the development of EOS. Larimer was also the creator of the DPOS consensus algorithm and Graphene technology. In February 2018, Forbes estimated Larimer's net worth between $600 to $700 million.

Personal life

Larimer's father is Stan Larimer, who worked for Boeing, and with whom he founded Cryptonomex Inc., a blockchain technology consulting business. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2003. After launching a virtual reality startup that failed, he worked in the defense, robotics and automation industries. His interest in blockchains began in 2009, around the time Bitcoin was invented.

Endeavors

Larimer developed the blockchain technology Graphene, which powers the BitShares cryptocurrency.

BitShares

In 2013, Larimer created BitShares. BitShares were originally named ProtoShares and intended to function as shares of virtual companies. It has since been described as a cryptocurrency platform, a digital currency, or a digital exchange. It's organized as a decentralized autonomous organization.

Steem

In 2016 Larimer left BitShares to co-found the blockchain Steem and the application Steemit, a social network which uses blockchain technology to reward users for their content, on top of it. After co-founding Steemit together with Ned Scott, Larimer was CTO of the platform until March 14, 2017.

Educational endeavors

On 29 November 2018, Larimer delivered a seminar about blockchain to discuss the blockchain technology in Virginia Tech's College. He also advised the university about curricular development because Block.one initiated $3 million commitment to the Department of Computer Science in Virginia Tech's College for blockchain learning development.
On 26 January 2019, Larimer attended a blockchain boot camp at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. The event is held by Virginia Tech and Block.one to help students understand the latest EOSIO Blockchain technology.

Interactions with Satoshi Nakamoto

On 29 June 2010, interactions between Larimer and Satoshi Nakamoto sparked one of the most famous quotes from Satoshi towards Larimer:
"If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry."