As an early innovator in Bitcoin technology and one of the first developers building hardware and smart contract solutions in 2010, I’ve spent over 14 years pioneering advancements in decentralized finance, open-source collaboration, and hardware development. I invented the first Bitcoin ATM, created BitCongress—a blockchain-based voting protocol—and founded Bitcoin Inc. to merge cutting-edge blockchain technology with corporate infrastructure. My work has contributed to building a healthier, more inclusive financial system and integrating Bitcoin technology into military, industrial, and casino networks.Today, I am the CEO & CTO at Mycosoft, an innovative biotech company focused on bioinformatics, mycological research, and sustainable technology. Mycosoft bridges the gap between biology and technology, collecting fungal data and advancing our understanding of fungi for applications in biological computing, environmental restoration, and resource management. My long-term vision is to develop biological computing systems that leverage mycelium’s unique properties for advanced computation and sustainability.With 24+ years of entrepreneurial experience in computer science and engineering, I specialize in bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and novel computing systems. My expertise spans microelectronics, IoT automation, and biological computer interfaces. At Mycosoft, I lead projects integrating advanced software, hardware, and mycology to revolutionize the intersection of technology and nature.Bitcoin:14+ years in Bitcoin Core development, IoT, and smart contract engineering.Founder of Bitcoin Kinetics, Bitcoin Inc., and General Bitcoin—pioneering Bitcoin ATMs, hardware wallets, IoT-integrated systems, and Bitcoin-enabled financial tools.Mycology:10+ years of field mycology experience, specializing in taxonomy, tissue analysis, propagation, and education.5+ years of wet lab research focused on fungal bioinformatics, sample preservation, and cloning.Active educator and public speaker with a passion for youth-focused mycological education.Currently, I also serve as Vice President of the San Diego Mycological Society for the last 3 years, driving community education and collaboration in mycology. My broader goals focus on advancing sustainable technology, bioinformatics, and computing systems that push humanity toward permanent extraterrestrial settlement.