Introduction
After Donald Trump was officially elected the 47th President of the United States, Bitcoin rose nearly 20% within five days, setting a new historical high, with a growth rate even surpassing Nvidia and TSMC.
The cryptocurrency market seems to be welcoming a bright and sunny prelude.
But how hot it is now, 2024 has been that cold. Many people jokingly say, 'AI is the new blockchain,' because the industry has been too quiet, many industry insiders have turned to discuss the hottest AI topics.
Is it really cold? But not quite.
This year, the United States passed the Bitcoin spot ETF, which is considered the most important development in cryptocurrency history, as it allows the general public to invest in Bitcoin through stock trading. It has truly entered the homes of ordinary people. Additionally, the Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission has also gradually passed amendments and made statements, indicating that cryptocurrencies and virtual currencies are no longer grey areas. For an industry to thrive, there must be laws to follow.
The 'Top 30 Blockchain Figures' for 2025 are a group of individuals who continue to forge ahead amidst such contradictions. The (Web3+) editorial team, in collaboration with industry experts, selects the 'Top 30 Blockchain Figures' for 2025. The year mark represents a new year, symbolizing the foresight of these 30 industry professionals, and through their sharing, further understanding the future direction of the Web3 industry, as well as the fields and trends worth noting.
They build, they communicate, they promote, they shape; the Taiwan Web3 industry is still moving forward.
2025 'Top 30 Blockchain Figures' Selection Method
The 2025 'Top 30 Blockchain Figures' list, produced by the blockchain media (WEB3+) under Digital Age, continues the tradition of nominations and selections, and for the first time introduces online voting and third-party external evaluations. The community has always been a major force in promoting the development of the Web3 industry, and through the nomination and voting process, we hope to allow more voices from various parties to be heard, making the list more diverse and representative.
At the same time, through online voting, we can also gain insights into the public's views and support for industry leaders, helping everyone better understand the current development trends in the industry, and providing valuable references for future innovations and collaborations. We hope to inspire more people to join this wave of Web3 and provide more creativity and influence in this field full of opportunities and challenges.
This time, we invited all readers to participate in the nomination of this list and write down the leaders you believe performed excellently in Taiwan's Web3 industry over the past year (2024) and had a significant impact on the community, and conducted a voting activity.
This nomination and voting activity received a great response from netizens, with over 260 nominations collected in the first phase, including nominations from various fields such as KOL (Key Opinion Leaders), finance, technology development, regulatory initiatives, and life applications.
In the second phase of the voting process, more than 1,500 people participated in the voting. Finally, after (WEB3+) organized, filtered, and discussed with third-party evaluators, the latest list for 2025 was produced.
This list is divided into four main categories, without any ranks or rankings, aiming to let more readers recognize the behind-the-scenes players driving Taiwan's industry forward.
2025 'Top 30 Blockchain Figures'
Below is the complete list of the 2025 'Top 30 Blockchain Figures': (arranged by the order of names)
Catalyst
Lin Zhi Chen | General Manager of Taiwan Mobile
Lin Bo Cheng | Co-Founder of Isle Finance
Chen Mei Hui | Blockchain Financial Crime Investigator at XREX
Huang Chao Qiu | Co-Founder and CEO of BSOS
Liu Shi Wei | Founder and CEO of MaiCoin Group
Zheng Guang Tai | Founder and CEO of Bito Group
Zheng Xue Feng | Secretary General of Taiwan Fintech Association
Dai Song Zhi | Deputy General Manager of Far Eastern International Bank Digital Finance Group
Shaper
Lin Hong Yu | Lawyer at Guo Ke
Peng Jin Long | Chairman of Financial Supervisory Commission
Ge Ru Jun | Legislator
Xiao Hui Zong | Co-Founder and Revenue Officer of XREX
Jian Shu Yong | Chairman of Taiwan Virtual Asset Anti-Money Laundering Association
Builder
Li Jia Xian | Executive Director of EchoX
Shen Rong Geng | Co-Founder and CEO of MetaCRM
Guan Zi Han | Founder of Fooday
Qiu Jun | Co-Founder of Zeus Network
Tu Li Qing | Founder and CEO of PaperPlane
Chen Bo Fu | Founder and CTO of Numbers Protocol
Chen Bo Wei | Co-Founder of TonX
Xu Rui Zhen | Xue DAO
Yang Yao Yang | Co-Founder of POMO Network
Julia Yao Wei | Founder and CEO of KryptoGO
Su Qiao Chun | CEO of AkaSwap
Influencer
Cryptor | Founder and CEO of Whisper Cat Investments
Hu Xin Zhi | Head of Partnerships at Taipei Blockchain Week (TBW)
Gao Qi Jun | Chairman of Blockchain Enthusiasts Association
Xu Ming En | Founder of Blockchain Force
Hong Zhao Nan | Founder of Daily Coin Research
Peng Shao Fu | Chairman of Taiwan Blockchain University Alliance
2025 New Award
Popularity Award
Peng Shao Fu | Chairman of Taiwan Blockchain University Alliance
Xu Chong Bao | CEO of Steady Digital Asset Management
Peng Yun Xian | Founder of HOYA BIT Exchange
Popularity Promotion Award
Peng Yun Xian | Founder of HOYA BIT Exchange
Xu Chong Bao | CEO of Steady Digital Asset Management