Jed McCaleb (Ripple Co-founder)
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The same programmer helped build two of crypto's biggest names, including the infamous exchange that collapsed.
Who they are
Jed McCaleb, co-founder of Ripple Labs (started 2012 as OpenCoin).
What they do
He's a repeat crypto founder who also previously created the Mt. Gox exchange.
How it works
He left Ripple in 2014 to found Stellar (XLM), and remained a major XRP holder with a documented history of programmatic coin sales through 2022.
Why it matters
His track record ties together several major crypto ventures and shows how founders' large token holdings and steady sell-offs shape these markets.
The engine's record — word for word
Co-founder of Ripple Labs (2012, originally OpenCoin); previously founded Mt. Gox. Departed Ripple 2014 to found Stellar (XLM). Significant XRP holder with documented programmatic-sale history through 2022.
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