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Jed McCaleb created eDonkey, one of the largest file-sharing networks of its time, as well as Mt. Gox, the first bitcoin exchange. In 2011, Jed founded [[Ripple]]. Recognizing that the world’s financial infrastructure is broken and that too many people are left without resources, he cofounded [[Stellar]] | Jed McCaleb created eDonkey, one of the largest file-sharing networks of its time, as well as Mt. Gox, the first bitcoin exchange. In 2011, Jed founded [[Ripple]]. Recognizing that the world’s financial infrastructure is broken and that too many people are left without resources, he cofounded [[Stellar]], a universal financial network that aims to increase economic participation for all individuals, in 2014. | ||
Jed currently leads technical development of [https://github.com/jedmccaleb Stellar]. | Jed currently leads technical development of [https://github.com/jedmccaleb Stellar]. <ref>http://www.wired.com/2015/04/stanford-prof-builds-algorithm-internet-money/</ref>. Jed is also an advisor to MIRI, which researches artificial intelligence for positive impact. | ||
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Revision as of 21:40, 25 June 2015
Jed McCaleb created eDonkey, one of the largest file-sharing networks of its time, as well as Mt. Gox, the first bitcoin exchange. In 2011, Jed founded Ripple. Recognizing that the world’s financial infrastructure is broken and that too many people are left without resources, he cofounded Stellar, a universal financial network that aims to increase economic participation for all individuals, in 2014.
Jed currently leads technical development of Stellar. [1]. Jed is also an advisor to MIRI, which researches artificial intelligence for positive impact.