Bradley Stephenson first learned about Bitcoin in its very early days before 2012 and became more involved in blockchain two years later when he began to foresee the larger economic and societal implications of the technology. His background includes fifteen years as a commodities investor, and a professional background of over twenty years’ experience in enterprise database development and IT, including work with Fortune 500 companies. Bradley got involved with the Syscoin blockchain project in late 2016 and has been a member of the nonprofit Syscoin Foundation board since 2019, helping to direct the project ever since. His combined understanding of economics, technology and the blockchain industry make him a valuable commentator for blockchain-related pieces and matters. What drew Bradley to Syscoin was its overall philosophy, long-range vision, and quality of development.