About Ethan Buchman

Ethan Buchman is a prominent figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, known for his role as a co-founder of the Tendermint and Cosmos projects. He is currently the CEO of Informal Systems, where he focuses on developing decentralized protocols and systems. Recently, he founded Cycles, a privacy-preserving clearing protocol aimed at enhancing financial transactions while ensuring user privacy. With a strong background in monetary theory, history, and political philosophy, Ethan is dedicated to advancing the principles of decentralized finance and sustainability.

Startups Founded

Privacy-preserving clearing protocol

Blockchain/Web3 Cybersecurity Software