

John Gotts
Founder
John created and is the Founder of the Digital Gold Foundation. He wrote the white paper for the Digtial Gold (DGD) crypto, which is perfect money built on the principles of early Austrian economics and the best pure proof-of-stake blockchain technology, fulfilling the goals of the Bitcoin White Paper. He hosts the podcast @CryptoFairValue on X. John is the Benjamin Graham of Crypto, authoring "The Intelligent Crypto Investor," teaching how to tell the value of a cryptocurrency as compared to specific metrics, which are constant and agreed upon. John has worked nationally with the pioneers of crypto, dozens of the nation’s white shoe security law firms, including a former SEC Commissioner at Hughes, Hubbard & Reed who helped Elon Musk in 2018 against the SEC.

Charlie Shrem
Early Contributor
Charlie Shrem is recognized for his early contributions to Bitcoin. As a co-founder of BitInstant in 2011, he played a pivotal role in simplifying Bitcoin transactions, making the cryptocurrency more accessible during its infancy. His foresight led him to be a founding Vice Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, where he worked to promote and standardize Bitcoin. He shares his insights through "The Charlie Shrem Show" podcast and invests through his venture capital fund Druid Ventures. His story is woven through key books and documentaries, marking him as an enduring figure in the narrative of cryptocurrency's evolution

BlackcoinDev
Founder
As the Project Lead and a core developer for Blackcoin, I specialize in designing and implementing blockchain protocols with a focus on security, efficiency, and scalability. With deep technical expertise in consensus mechanisms, node architecture, and cryptographic frameworks, I have contributed to a wide array of projects that push the boundaries of decentralized finance. My recent work includes the Digital Gold (DGD) project, a digital asset focused on stable, everyday transactions with minimal fees and community-driven price stability. I have also played key roles in pivotal crypto initiatives, such as Validity (Radium), Bitcore, Megacoin, Potcoin, and Supercoin, contributing to protocol development, privacy enhancements, and transaction optimization. I'm committed to building robust, community-driven digital assets that empower users and advance blockchain technology.
Founding Team
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Arizona Senator Mark Finchem
Founder
Senator Finchem has introduced a line of constitutionally sound bills that were passed into law, including a gold and silver bullion “legal tender”, which set no taxes on trading gold or silver bullion for fiat currency, as they are both forms of currency. He is currently working on crypto-friendly legislation in the Arizona Senate.
Senate Bill 1373 (SB 1373) - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Description: This bill is part of an effort to establish a strategic reserve for Bitcoin in Arizona, reflecting a policy interest in cryptocurrency.
Senate Bill 1025 (SB 1025) - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Description: Similar to SB 1373, this bill also relates to establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, possibly addressing different aspects or complementary measures.

Former Idaho Senator Marv Hagedorn
Marv has been working with John Gotts since 2010, and on crypto projects since 2016.

Former Oregon Senator Sal Esquivel
Sal and his wife Jan have been working with John Gotts since 2010, and on crypto projects since 2016.

Former Utah Representative Lee Perry
Lee has been working with John Gotts since 2011, and on crypto projects since 2016.

Former New Mexico Representative Bill Rehm
Bill has been working with John Gotts since 2012, and on crypto projects since 2016.
