Although there is a shroud of secrecy in the cryptocurrency world and in its history, some names are worth mentioning and will pop up multiple times when you browse through the history of crypto. These are some big names I've been intrigued by. 

Satoshi Nakamoto: The creator of Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, is known only by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Their true identity has never been revealed. Many conspiracy and outlandish theories abound about this identity. 

Vitalik Buterin: The co-founder of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Buterin is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space. He has been involved in the development of various blockchain-related projects and is an advocate for decentralized systems. Ethereum continues to be one of the most prominent cryptos even today. 

Changpeng Zhao: The CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, Zhao is a well-known figure in the industry. He has been involved in various blockchain-related projects and is a vocal advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency. Binance has seen ups and downs but has weathered many storms that other exchanges have not been able to withstand. 

Michael Saylor: The CEO of MicroStrategy, a publicly traded software company, Saylor is one of the most prominent advocates for Bitcoin as a store of value. His company has invested billions of dollars in Bitcoin as part of its treasury management strategy. Although you have to dig through some history to find him, his contribution has been great. 

Andreas Antonopoulos: A prominent Bitcoin educator and author who has written several books on the topic and is considered an expert in the field. He is often quoted in many crypto articles and stands as an expert. 

What other names pop up in your mind when you think of crypto.