Project
Blockstream
A blockchain technology company co-founded by Adam Back in 2014.
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“Blockstream is a blockchain technology company co-founded by Adam Back in 2014.”
Named in 6 pieces
CEO Changes
William Herkelrath Replaces Staci Warden at the Algorand Foundation
The Algorand Foundation swapped its chief executive and two of its five directors on Sept. 9, and Adam Back's decade-long quantum timeline frames the case against its new pitch.
Executive Hires
Blockstream Names Michael Minkevich Chief Operating Officer
Blockstream appointed Michael Minkevich chief operating officer on October 15, 2024, the same day it announced a $210 million convertible note round led by Fulgur Ventures.
Exits and Removals
Blockstream's Samson Mow Departs as Chief Strategy Officer
Samson Mow left Blockstream on March 1, 2022, after five years as chief strategy officer, saying he would turn to nation-state Bitcoin adoption work instead.
CEO Changes
Blockstream Names Co-Founder Adam Back Chief Executive
Blockstream's board unanimously appointed co-founder Adam Back chief executive on October 3, 2016, replacing Austin Hill as he stepped down to pursue other opportunities.
CEO Changes
Blockstream's Austin Hill Steps Down as Chief Executive
Austin Hill left Blockstream's board and the CEO job on October 3, 2016, handing the role to co-founder Adam Back after two years as its first chief executive.
Bitcoin & Mining
Pieter Wuille Splits the Signature, and Bitcoin Splits Too
Pieter Wuille proposed segregated witness in Hong Kong in December 2015, and 97.5 percent of Bitcoin transactions spent SegWit in September 2026.