Twitter has decided to form a team dedicated to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies: Twitter Crypto. It will be led by Berliner engineer Tess Rinearson, who is already working with the Interchain Foundation and the Mina Foundation.
“I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined Twitter, to lead a new team focused on crypto, blockchains, and other decentralized technologies — including and going beyond cryptocurrencies”. Tess tweeted on social.
Twitter Crypto will work closely with Bluesky, an independent group founded in 2019 by the founder and CEO of the social network, Jack Dorsey, with the aim of creating a standard for decentralizing social networks, i.e. to allow platforms to use software solutions. like algorithms, based on open code projects and not just those of today, in the hands of a few giants, who can control their behavior. This should give greater accuracy in the management of fake news or dangerous acts. Dorsey has always supported cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, which he integrated into Square, the payments app he launched in March 2021.
In a statement to the Financial Times, a spokesperson explained that the Crypto team will be committed to enhancing the cryptocurrency sector by setting a strategy for Twitter’s future.
Rinearson then pointed out that First, they will explore how to support the growing interest among creators in using decentralized apps to manage virtual assets and currencies. Going further to understand how cryptocurrency enthusiasts can help unlock new features, dealing with data, digital assets and more.
