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Charles Hoskinson
24 reviews, 67% of them positive.67% positive · 24 reviews· Influence factor 114, above 23% of accountsWhat people say
Received · 24Given · 0“OG”Charles is one of the best mind in crypto industry, his fundamental skills are really solid and the way he shares about how blockchain works is amazing!
poorwhale.io · 1200· 1y ago11
“Steadiness”There’s a rare steadiness to this person’s approach. While others chase trends, they observe, synthesize, and contribute with intention. Every move feels deliberate, grounded in a bigger picture that extends beyond the current cycle. A thinker, a builder, and someone who brings clarity wherever they go.
𓆩𝕋𓆪 · 1177· 1y ago11
𓆩𝕋𓆪 · 1177· 1y ago11“when most were just securing spots with minimal effort”NFTs were my gateway into the space, and back then, I worked with several projects on WL distribution. SafZ and his community stood out - especially in a buyer’s market, when most were just securing spots with minimal effort, knowing projects needed distribution. What I respected most was how SafZ was always willing
xing xing🔆 · 1265· 1y ago10
xing xing🔆 · 1265· 1y ago10“A great and cool CEO who has the interest of its employees at heart. This enhances productivity and trust”
Gtee · 1302· 1y ago7
Gtee · 1302· 1y ago7“Thoughtful Builder in the Crypto Space”Charles Hoskinson is a recognizable name in the crypto world, lest we forget he was a founder of Ethereum of course, and then he built Cardano. He is highly interested in research-focused development, and regularly contributes deep thoughts about the future of decentralization and freedom. Whether or not you agree with Cardano’s speed and eco-system is a different question but clearly his goal is long term to build a strong solid infrastructure in the crypto game but I guess he's not successful in this way
Hejar · 1234· 1y ago · neutral10
Hejar · 1234· 1y ago · neutral10“The OG who never stopped building”Say what you want about Cardano, but Charles has been around since the early Ethereum days and still shows up. Not every move hits, but you can’t deny the consistency. The man really believes in what he’s building.
billymoor · 1344· 12mo ago11
billymoor · 1344· 12mo ago11“The Legend”Charles is one of the smartest guys in the Crypto. I had a chance to be close to some of projects affiliated with him and I really like what he is doing, despite a lot of FUD about Cardano.
0xPiracyData · 1478· 12mo ago9
0xPiracyData · 1478· 12mo ago9“Layer1 LARP”Lots of talking no developement Charles has been develping his chain for almost a decade now and other than shill armies on twitter he doesn't have built anything to show for it
Amiralek · 1359· 1y ago · negative8
Amiralek · 1359· 1y ago · negative8“King of Rats, Builder of Chains”Charles is what happens when you mix a cypherpunk monk with a DMT-fueled warlord. Co-founded Ethereum, dipped when vibes got too VC, then built Cardano in the shadows like some ancient architect crafting a Layer 1 for the gods. This man isn’t chasing hype — he’s playing the 100-year game. While the rest of the market prints anime tokens and fake TVL, Charles is out here debating Gödel over beef stew in Wyoming, funding university labs, and pushing Ouroboros upgrades with names that sound like spells. Midnight sidechains, zero-knowledge privacy layers, eUTxO purity — it’s all part of the Hoskinson meta. Don’t even try to fit him in the "ETH vs SOL" box — he’s in his own timeline, where the treasury funds public goods and L1s don’t rug. He might drop a 17-minute rant about rats and freedom, then spin around and post a peer-reviewed research paper that breaks the consensus game wide open. That’s peak duality. You either get it, or you farm JPEGs. ADA isn’t just a coin, it’s a religion. And Charles? He’s both the prophet and the heretic.
Dorad 🥫 · 1211· 1y ago8
Dorad 🥫 · 1211· 1y ago8“Charles Hoskinson”While Charles Hoskinson is undeniably a prominent figure in the blockchain space, his communication style can often come off as overly defensive and polarizing. Despite leading IOG and contributing to Cardano's development, progress sometimes feels slower than promised, and transparency around timelines is inconsistent. Leadership in Web3 requires not only vision but consistent delivery and community trust—areas where improvements could be made.
🌊PaTrOn . · 806· 1y ago · negative2
🌊PaTrOn . · 806· 1y ago · negative2“absolute OG”
Fizzar · 1227· 1y ago2
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