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Robert Küfner
German entrepreneur, author, and investor
Robert A. Küfner, born on May 15, 1988, in Wuppertal, Germany, is a prominent entrepreneur, author, and investor known for his contributions to Bitcoin and blockchain technology. He studied Business Administration at Fresenius University in Cologne and became interested in Bitcoin in 2010, leading him to mine cryptocurrencies and invest in Ethereum in 2014.
Küfner co-founded nakamo.to in 2017, a company focused on researching and developing Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). This company became part of Advanced Blockchain AG in 2018, where he currently serves as an advisor. His work emphasizes the potential of DLT in various industries, including manufacturing and automotive sectors. He is also a co-founder of the project peaq, which aims to advance directed acyclic graphs for consensus mechanisms in blockchain technology.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Küfner authored the book Das Krypto-Jahrzehnt, which chronicles the history of cryptocurrencies from 2008 to 2018. He has been featured in various media, discussing the implications of blockchain technology beyond mere financial gain, advocating for a deeper understanding of its foundational principles.12