Taylor Gerring
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Taylor Gerring | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Central Florida (BSBA) |
| Known for | Director of Techology & Co-founder of Ethereum[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | digital currencies |
Taylor Gerring is an American entrepreneur who is a co-founding member of the blockchain platform Ethereum (formerly Etherium Foundation), and served on the board. Gerring previously held the positions of vice president of engineering for Hive Bitcoin Wallet and later as executive director of The Blockchain Institute.[2][non-primary source needed]
In 2021, he bought a Non-fungible token (NFT) of a Mega Mutant Serum NFT for Over $3 million.[3][4]
Gerring is a supporter of his alma mater's UCF Knights athletics.[5] In February 2024, Gerring donated over $5.5 million to UCF Knights football team for its new football facility which will be named after him.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Garcia, Evan (January 16, 2018). "Bigger than Bitcoin: The Revolutionary Potential of Blockchain Technology". WTTW. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Boris, Teejay (December 29, 2021). "Bored Ape Mega Mutant Serum NFT Sells for Over $3 Million". TechTimes. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Burke, Peter (February 23, 2024). "Stuart resident Taylor A. Gerring pledges $5.5 million to UCF athletics". WPTV-TV. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Murschel, Matt (February 22, 2024). "UCF receives $5.5 million pledge for new football operations building". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "UCF Alumnus Taylor Gerring Pledges $5.5 Million for New Football Building". University of Central Florida (Press release). February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.