Trace Mayer
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Trace Mayer is one of the earliest Bitcoin investors and advocates, first writing about Bitcoin in 2011 when it was under $1. He founded the "Proof of Keys" annual movement on January 3rd (Bitcoin Genesis Block Day), encouraging holders to withdraw Bitcoin from exchanges to verify self-custody. Mayer holds a law degree and has been a consistent long-term Bitcoin evangelist.
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- Role
- Investor / Podcaster / Activist
- Known For
- Proof of Keys movement, early Bitcoin advocacy
- Bitcoin Since
- 2011
- Estimated Btc
- Undisclosed (investor since <$1)
- Notable Quote
- Not your keys, not your coins
- Twitter Handle
- TraceMayer
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