Most Influential 40: Gavin Wood

Polkadot ( $0.98 ) , the proof-of-stake blockchain Gavin Wood built after co-founding the world’s largest blockchain Ethereum ( $1,673.27 ) , is gearing up for launch. Designed as a scalable blockchain that addresses the fundamental flaws in Ethereum ( $1,673.27 ) 1.0′s architecture, Polkadot ( $0.98 ) leverages a network of parachains (or parallel blockchains) that can run their own assets and ecosystems while maintaining interchain interoperability. Many of Polkadot ( $0.98 ) ’s foundational projects are set to go live this month, following a series of closely watched parachain auctions.