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Ryan Selkis 👤

Ryan Selkis 👤

50 reviews, 78% of them positive.78% positive · 50 reviews· Influence factor 165, above 33% of accounts
“ex-Messari founder, champions crypto's decentralization and American nationalism”Ryan Selkis, ex-Messari founder, champions crypto's decentralization and American nationalism, advocating for nuclear families and scorched-earth policies against elite institutions. twobitidiot's been roasting AI alignment folks, crypto policy blunders, and calling for deportations with fiery libertarian flair. The X community lauds @twobitidiot 's bold stand against the SEC, with @BudhilVyas noting his war on "corrupt" regulators, though some like @ILoveAllCryptos criticize his crypto critiques. A lot of you really underestimate how much many of us want the Ivy League institutions to burn to the ground. -@twobitidiot Ryan Selkis, known as @twobitidiot on X, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, recognized for his outspoken views on decentralization, American nationalism, and his critiques of elite institutions. Below is a detailed overview based on available information, focusing on his background, recent activities, and sentiments expressed on X: Background Crypto Career: Selkis founded Messari in 2018, a crypto data and research firm aimed at enhancing transparency in the digital asset economy. Messari became a key player in decentralized finance data and on-chain governance updates, raising over $50 million from investors like Brevan Howard, Point72 Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures. Early Crypto Involvement: Before Messari, Selkis was involved with Digital Currency Group, overseeing the acquisition of CoinDesk in 2016, and served as its managing director. He gained early prominence by leaking documents exposing the insolvency of the Mt. Gox exchange a decade ago. Departure from Messari: In July 2024, Selkis resigned as Messari’s CEO after a series of controversial X posts, including inflammatory remarks about politics, immigration, and Donald Trump, which he admitted put his team “in harm’s way.” He transitioned to a senior adviser role, with Eric Turner taking over as interim CEO. Selkis later left Messari entirely to focus on “Project Solomon,” a new initiative intersecting crypto, AI, and political advocacy. Views and Ideology Crypto and Decentralization: Selkis views crypto as a tool to uphold American constitutional values, including free speech, privacy, and decentralization. He has described crypto as “uncensorable speech” (1st Amendment), “defense tech” against AI deep fakes (2nd Amendment), and a means to decentralize power (10th Amendment). He believes crypto can either revive or destroy the U.S. financial economy, and his efforts focus on the former. American Nationalism: Selkis is a vocal advocate for American values, emphasizing the nuclear family as the cornerstone of civilization, border enforcement, and cultural cohesion. He has expressed concern that failure to address these issues could lead to “Civil War.” Critique of Elite Institutions: Selkis has repeatedly called for dismantling Ivy League institutions, accusing them of indoctrinating students and enabling illegal behavior. He aligns with sentiments questioning federal funding for these universities, as seen in recent White House criticisms of Harvard.Veins · 1210· 1y ago7
“neutral”Scorpy · 1290· 1y ago · neutral0
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