Chris Burniske

Chris Burniske is an accomplished author and blockchain analyst who strives to foster the continued development of a revolutionary technology. He believes that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have the potential to revolutionize the world's economic systems and lead us into a new era of economic democratization.

Burniske is best known for co-authoring "Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond," a book which offers a comprehensive new investment option for risk-friendly investors. He is also the co-founder of Placeholder Ventures, a venture capital firm devoted to blockchain technology.

Burniske began his career working for the venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners in 2014, where he focused on investments related to the digital economy. While there, he had the opportunity to report and research blockchain technology, as well as its associated economic implications. Burniske became captivated by the technology's potential and saw the opportunity to bridge the gap between the already established financial industry, and the emerging blockchain-based economic system.

In 2017, Burniske released his co-authored book, "Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond," which provides readers with a guide to entering the cryptocurrency space. He explains the basic concepts of cryptoassets and the technology behind them. Burniske also provides insights on smart investing through a variety of case studies and examples, as well as provides a financial historical context for cryptocurrency prices.

Burniske is an outspoken proponent of blockchain technology, hosting presentations, talks and panels everywhere from the MIT Media Lab to the New York Stock Exchange. His dialogue with policymakers and regulators has led to the development of new rules and regulations for bitcoin and altcoin investments, as well as for blockchain applications for the financial sector. He is also the co-founder of Placeholder Ventures, a venture capital firm devoted to blockchain technology investments, working with organizations and companies such as Blockstack, and CoinDesk.

Outside of these pursuits, Burniske is also an advocate for commons-based governance, Systems Thinking and Humanistic Leadership. He believes these approaches are essential as blockchain expands and grows, as they will provide tools to build a more equitable and decentralized digital economy.

Burniske's writing and research have become a staple of the modern blockchain landscape, as well as the cryptocurrency investment industry. His ability to offer a comprehensive view of the technology, while also providing a historical context to the economic implications, have made him an indispensable asset to the blockchain movement. Moving into the future, Chris Burniske is sure to be a major player in the development of the decentralized economy.