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Investing in Bitcoin. Space. Cryo. Prev: Head of Marketing @Krakenfx | Growth @Uber @Blockchain. Founder Zeroblock/Interchange (both acq)

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A futurist investor and outspoken crypto evangelist who markets big ideas, Bitcoin, space, and cryonics, with the confidence of a serial founder. Former Head of Marketing at Kraken and growth lead at Uber/Blockchain, he built Zeroblock and Interchange (both acquired). His punchy, contrarian voice commands a massive, highly engaged audience.

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Dan can convince half a million people that Bitcoin is the future while simultaneously typing 'Bitcoin uses too much eNeRgY!' on a $2,000 laptop from his designer apartment, the kind of eco-woke flex that pairs perfectly with a $10 oat-milk latte and a podcast rant.

Built and exited two startups (Zeroblock and Interchange), then parlayed growth and marketing roles at Uber, Blockchain, and Kraken into a top-tier platform and near-seven-figure audience that shapes crypto discourse.

To accelerate adoption of technologies that reshape long-term human destiny, primarily Bitcoin as monetary insulation, plus investments in space and longevity, by turning complex ideas into viral narratives and cultural momentum.

Believes in technological progress, individual financial sovereignty, market-driven solutions, skepticism of political spending and centralized narratives, and the power of bold, unfiltered communication to change minds and incentives.

Exceptional growth/marketing chops, credibility in crypto, a clear and consistent voice, high engagement and reach, and a track record of founding and exiting startups, all of which let him move narratives, capital, and community.

Habitually polarizing and occasionally flippant; high tweet volume can dilute signal and alienate potential allies. Provocative hot takes win engagement but can create blowback or echo-chamber reinforcement.

Pin a 10-tweet evergreen explainer on Bitcoin’s core narrative and link to a newsletter/long-form piece; alternate between short, spicy takes and measured deep-dive threads; use video and Spaces regularly to humanize nuance; collaborate with other high-profile thinkers for cross-pollination; and trim noise, fewer, higher-signal tweets will increase trust and attract more serious followers on X.

Fun fact: Dan has tweeted over 80,000 times and amassed ~910k followers while founding Zeroblock and Interchange (both acquired). He mixes sharp contrarian takes with viral memes, which is why his posts regularly rack up tens of thousands of likes.

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