James Smith

James Smith is the Head of Ecosystem Development at the Ethereum Foundation, where James leads a division of 45 people across 10 teams dedicated to enterprise adoption, developer growth, founder support, strategic events, community hubs, and grants.

James is recognized as a builder, writer, and ecosystem strategist, focusing on open infrastructure, AI agents, and the economics of coordination.

James's work involves shifting the Ecosystem Development division from a grants-first to an engagement-first approach, aiming to make Ethereum useful for real institutions and builders.

Previously, James built and sold two bootstrapped e-commerce companies.

Currently, James is focused on the intersection of AI, economics, and open infrastructure, exploring the future of firms and value capture as transaction costs approach zero.

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