Peter Smith

Peter Smith is the cofounder and CEO of Blockchain.com.

Smith co-founded Blockchain.com in 2011 alongside Nicolas Cary. The company provides a range of services including a Bitcoin block explorer, a cryptocurrency wallet, and an exchange platform, catering to both retail and institutional clients. The company has raised significant venture capital, including a $40 million round in 2014, which was the largest for any crypto company at the time. Before founding Blockchain.com, Smith lived, studied, and worked across the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa, gaining diverse experiences that have informed his approach to the global crypto market.

Smith has been recognized as a thought leader in the fintech space and frequently speaks at industry conferences. His efforts have positioned Blockchain.com at the forefront of the cryptocurrency industry, offering services that include a widely used Bitcoin wallet, an API, and a blockchain explorer​.