Anthony Day 🕛

Anthony Day is a seasoned blockchain industry veteran who currently serves as the Head of Strategy & Marketing for Midnight at Input Output Global (IOG), also known as IOHK.13 In this role, he is responsible for implementing the go-to-market strategy and overall marketing efforts for Midnight, a new data protection-focused blockchain protocol being developed by IOG.14

Professional Background

Anthony brings a wealth of experience to his current position:

• He has previously held leadership and advisory roles at major companies and blockchain projects, including IBM, Deloitte, Parity Technologies, and Hedera Hashgraph.1
• His expertise spans various blockchain technology applications, from supply chain management to business operations, sustainability, and healthcare.1
• He has over 20 years of experience in growth strategy, marketing, and emerging technology delivery.6

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Midnight, Anthony is tasked with:

• Heading up the go-to-market strategy for the project.1
• Taking charge of the overall marketing strategy.1
• Driving the launch and growth of the Midnight platform.5

Midnight Project

Midnight is a new blockchain protocol announced by IOG at the end of 2022. It aims to:

• Integrate principles and integrity into global scale applications.1
• Utilize a novel data protection-first programming model.1
• Use zero-knowledge cryptography and a combination of private and public computation to create a trustless ecosystem.1
• Operate as a sidechain of the Cardano blockchain.1

Additional Endeavors

Beyond his primary role, Anthony:

• Hosts the "Blockchain Won't Save the World" podcast, which explores stories of people using blockchain to drive real-world change.1
• Is recognized as an influencer in the blockchain and Web3 space.24

Anthony Day's appointment to this role is part of a series of high-profile hires by IOG, demonstrating the company's commitment to developing innovative blockchain solutions with a focus on data protection and regulatory compliance.1