Spagni Riccardo
| Spagni Riccardo | |
|---|---|
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| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | South Africa |
| Other names | Fluffypony |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| 🏢 Organisation | Tari Labs |
| Title | Founder |
| fluffypony | |
Riccardo Spagni is a South African entrepreneur renowned for his contributions to the Monero cryptocurrency. He is widely recognized by his nickname, "Fluffypony".
Early Life and Education[edit]
Spagni was born in South Africa. He developed a strong interest in coding and ventured into cryptography.
Career[edit]
Spagni began his professional journey in software development, engaging in various projects prior to venturing into cryptocurrency. He gained prominence for his involvement with Monero, a cryptocurrency known for its focus on privacy.
Monero[edit]
Spagni became a member of the Monero core team in 2014, quickly establishing himself as a key figure. He played a pivotal role in advancing and advocating for Monero, highlighting its privacy-centric features.
Tari[edit]
Beyond Monero, Spagni co-founded Tari, a protocol aimed at the decentralized management and transfer of digital assets.
WalletD[edit]
Spagni is also linked with WalletD, a project dedicated to creating advanced wallet solutions for cryptocurrency users, with a strong emphasis on security and user experience.
Personal Life[edit]
Spagni is known for his candid nature and active engagement on social media platforms. He is married and lives in South Africa.
