Top 5 Metaverse Influencers in Asia

Jim Haastrup
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The Metaverse is growing exponentially in Asia. As more and more get interested in this technology, influencers who educate and inform the public also increase. This blog will list the five most influential people in Asia’s Metaverse space!

  • Chandler Guo

Chandler Guo is the first person on our list, a well-known Bitcoin and blockchain expert. He has been involved in the industry since 2011 and is considered one of the most influential people in China’s blockchain scene. Chandler is the co-founder of BitShares China and has also founded several other companies, including Bitbank, BitShares Pool, and Primitive Ventures. He is a strong advocate of the Metaverse and has worked hard to promote it in Asia.

  • Hitters Xu

Next on our list is Hitters Xu, Founder of Nebulas, a next-generation public blockchain platform. He is also the Co-founder of AntShares (now known as NEO), the first-ever Chinese blockchain company. Hitters is considered one of the most influential people in China’s blockchain industry and has played a key role in its development. He is a big believer in the potential of the Metaverse and believes that it will change we interact with the digital world.

  • Eric Gu

Our third Influencer is Eric Gu, Co-founder of the Metaverse Foundation and the CEO of ViewFin. A well-known figure in the blockchain industry, Eric has been working on developing the Metaverse since its inception. He is a strong advocate for blockchain technology and believes that it has the potential to change the world. Eric is also responsible for building the Metaverse team, one of the largest in Asia.

  • Bo Shen

Next up, we have Bo Shen, a Venture Capitalist, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Fenbushi Capital, one of the most active venture capital firms in China’s blockchain industry. Fenbushi Capital has invested in some of the biggest names in the space, including Nebulas, Ontology, and Zilliqa. Bo is a big believer in the Metaverse and has worked hard to put it on the map for Asia.

  • Xiaolai Li

Last but not least, we have Xiaolai Li, one of China’s most prominent Bitcoin investors. He is the Founder of INBlockchain, one of China’s largest blockchain investment firms, and has invested in several other blockchain startups, including Nebulas, OmiseGo, and BitShares. He is a strong advocate for the Metaverse and believes that it will play a major role in the future of digital payments.

These are just some of the most influential people in the Metaverse space in Asia. Many others are doing great work promoting and developing the technology, and we hope to feature them in future blog posts. Stay tuned!

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Jim Haastrup is a blockchain and technical writer at Voice of Crypto, where he covers cryptocurrency, NFTs, DeFi, GameFi, and the Metaverse. Before joining Voice of Crypto in 2022, he spent over three years as a senior technical writer across multiple blockchain projects, including Hashtoken, Naxar, and Bino, where he specialized in whitepapers, technical documentation, and content strategy for decentralized finance applications. Jim began his career as a junior technical writer at RM in Canada before advancing to lead technical writing roles at Bulltoken, a cryptocurrency crowdfunding platform in Norway. Throughout his career, he has authored more than 800 articles and collaborated with development teams to translate complex blockchain protocols into accessible content for diverse audiences including developers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. His work spans ICO/STO/IDO research and analysis, cryptocurrency market trend forecasting, and social media management for crypto brands. Jim has helped numerous startups build their online presence through strategic content marketing, technical whitepapers, and pitch deck development. Jim graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering in 2021. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings.