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Most Influential 2023
Celebrating the Biggest Changemakers in Crypto, Blockchain and Web3.

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Lido DAO Democratized ETH Staking, Then Dominated It
Lido has become a victim of its own success, attracting criticism as its share of staked ether has grown to nearly one-third. That's why it's one of CoinDesk's Most Influential of 2023.

Jenny Johnson Has 76-Year-Old Franklin Templeton Learning Blockchain Tricks
The $1.33 trillion asset manager was viewed as old-fashioned, but its CEO is at the forefront of Wall Street's embrace of bitcoin ETFs and crypto technology.

Ryan Selkis Goes to Washington
Ryan Selkis built a political fundraising machine for crypto that's ready to sway elections in 2024. That's why the Messari founder is one of CoinDesk's Most Influential people of 2023.

Casey Rodarmor: The Bitcoin Artist
His "Ordinals Theory," allowing data inscription on Bitcoin, generated a backlash from Bitcoiners who said it will ruin the network. But Rodarmor remains undeterred.
