Francis Pouliot
Summary
Francis Pouliot is a Canadian Bitcoin entrepreneur and industry spokesperson. He is the CEO and Co-founder of Bull Bitcoin, which is a Bitcoin payment and exchange service in Canada. He is also the Head of Research at Catallaxy and CEO of Satoshi Portal, which works on various cryptocurrency projects.
Pouliot has been a full-time Bitcoin entrepreneur and researcher since 2013 and is known for being a Bitcoin Maximalist. He has served in various positions, including the Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin Foundation Canada and the Director of Public Affairs of The Bitcoin Embassy. He is also an Associate Researcher at the Montreal Economic Institute and a Fintech advisor at the Ontario Securities Commission.
Pouliot received his Bachelor of Science in International/Global Studies from the Université de Montréal in 2011 and his MA in Public Policy, First Degree with Distinction from King's College London, University of London in 2012.
He has co-founded Keystamp, an open-source standard and API for transforming data and communications into irrefutable cryptographic proofs, and Catallaxy, a blockchain expertise and R&D centre. Pouliot is also part of the Independent Advisory Committee for 3iQ Corp.
Biography
Francis Pouliot is a Canadian Bitcoin entrepreneur, researcher, and industry spokesperson. He was born on May 24, 1989, in Quebec, Canada.
Pouliot received his Bachelor of Science in International/Global Studies from the Université de Montréal in 2011. He then went on to earn an MA in Public Policy, First Degree with Distinction from King's College London, University of London in 2012.
After completing his education, Pouliot became a full-time Bitcoin entrepreneur and researcher in 2013. He is known for being a Bitcoin Maximalist, meaning he believes that Bitcoin is the only true and legitimate cryptocurrency.
Pouliot has served various positions in the Bitcoin industry, including the Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin Foundation Canada and the Director of Public Affairs of The Bitcoin Embassy. He is also an Associate Researcher at the Montreal Economic Institute and a Fintech advisor at the Ontario Securities Commission.
In addition to his work in the Bitcoin industry, Pouliot has co-founded Keystamp, an open-source standard and API for transforming data and communications into irrefutable cryptographic proofs, and Catallaxy, a blockchain expertise and R&D center. He is also part of the Independent Advisory Committee for 3iQ Corp.
Pouliot is the CEO and Co-founder of Bull Bitcoin, which is a Bitcoin payment and exchange service in Canada. He is also the Head of Research at Catallaxy and CEO of Satoshi Portal, which works on various cryptocurrency projects.
Pouliot is a frequent speaker on Bitcoin and blockchain-related topics and has given talks at various conferences and events. He is also a contributor to various media outlets, including CBC News and Forbes.
Vision
Francis Pouliot's vision is centred around the idea of Bitcoin as a revolutionary financial technology that has the potential to transform the world's economic systems. As a Bitcoin Maximalist, he believes that Bitcoin is the only true and legitimate cryptocurrency and that it will ultimately replace traditional financial systems and become the global reserve currency.
Pouliot is a strong advocate for the principles of decentralization and financial sovereignty that are at the core of Bitcoin's design. He believes that Bitcoin offers individuals and communities the ability to control their own financial destinies, free from the control of centralized authorities like governments and banks.
In addition to his advocacy for Bitcoin, Pouliot is also focused on building practical Bitcoin-related services and tools that can help people use the technology in their daily lives. This includes his work as CEO of Bull Bitcoin, which provides Bitcoin payment and exchange services in Canada, as well as his co-founding of Keystamp and Catallaxy.
Recognition and Awards
References
- Francis Pouliot | Adoptingbitcoin
- Francis Pouliot | Crunchbase
- Francis Pouliot | Medium
- Closing the Loop By John Vallis | Podcaster
- Francis Pouliot | Bitcoinmagazine
- Trusted professionals dedicated to the bitcoin community. Building the bitcoin standard | Bullbitcoin
- Bitcoin Presentation | Slideshare
- Francis Pouliot – Bitcoin Foundation Elections | CCN
- S5 E4: Francis Pouliot On Bitcoin Security, P2EP & Why S2F Sucks | Bitcoin Takeover
- Bitcoin Ordinals community debunks majority ownership claim | Protos
- Francis Pouliot on the Network Effect of Money and Why Tokens Are Scams | Whatbitcoindid
- Francis Pouliot CEO at Bull Bitcoin | Apollo
- Francis Pouliot | Keysheet
- Bitcoin Montreal: Load-up! feat. Francis Pouliot, Bull Bitcoin — June 21, 2023 | Cryptoevents
- Francis Pouliot separates Bitcoin from blockchain | Thenextweb
- Francis Pouliot of Bull Bitcoin - On Business, Canadian Crypto Market and Trends | Cryptonews
- Canada Bitcoin Players Unite to Fight Hard Fork, Reject BU | Cointelegraph