{"id":"marshall-hayner","title":"Marshall Hayner","content":"**Marshall Hayner** is an entrepreneur and executive in the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and financial technology sectors. He is the CEO and co-founder of [Metallicus](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metallicus), a company focused on blockchain-based financial services, and serves as a board member of the [Dogecoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/dogecoin) Foundation. Hayner has experience in corporate development, blockchain technology, product design, and startup growth, with a background in digital marketing and financial services.  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-r15xKv2R6e)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](dVWwEN4zVgI)$$\n\n## Overview\n\nMarshall Hayner attended Northwestern University where he began his path to becoming an entrepreneur and blockchain developer with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency industry.\n\nHe is the CEO and co-founder of [Metallicus](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metallicus), a company focused on integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial systems. Hayner has been actively involved in the cryptocurrency space for over a decade, contributing to projects such as the Stellar Foundation and developing the first [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) wallet for Facebook.\n\nIn 2023, he was appointed as a board member of the [Dogecoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/dogecoin) Foundation, where he played a role in supporting the growth of the [Dogecoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/dogecoin) ecosystem. Through [Metallicus](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metallicus), he has worked on building compliant and regulation-focused [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) solutions, including a [decentralized exchange](https://iq.wiki/wiki/decentralized-exchange) that directs a portion of its proceeds to the Dogecoin Foundation.\n\nHayner has been featured in publications such as *Fortune*, *Forbes*, and *JP Morgan Deep Dives* for his work in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology. His approach emphasizes balancing regulatory compliance with financial innovation, aiming to integrate [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based financial solutions within existing economic frameworks.  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-r15xKv2R6e) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-unbbsg6TTk)\n\n## Experience\n\n* **Metallicus** – **Founder & CEO** (2015–Present)\n  * Leads a blockchain-based digital banking network.\n* **Dogecoin Foundation** – **Board Member** (2023–Present)\n  * Supports the development and promotion of [Dogecoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/dogecoin).\n* **Block.io** – **Chief Marketing Officer** (2014–2015)\n  * Managed marketing for a blockchain-based payment platform.\n* **The Bitcoin Fair** – **Creator** (2014–2015)\n  * Organized an event promoting [Bitcoin ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin-btc)adoption through real-world use.\n* **Stellar Development Foundation** – **Community Contractor** (2014)\n  * Contributed to community-building efforts for [Stellar's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stellar) public financial infrastructure.\n* **Blockai (Acquired by Pixsy)** – **Founder & CEO** (2013–2014)\n  * Developed a blockchain-based Bitcoin transaction platform.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-6tv4kXt5BL)","summary":"Marshall Hayner is an entrepreneur and blockchain executive, co-founding Metallicus and serving on the Dogecoin Foundation board. He has extensive experience in...","images":[{"id":"QmYCg5ys8fVQZehRXHMa76K7svuoBYmNeCTwyDrYwcX7jd","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"people","title":"People in crypto"}],"tags":[{"id":"Founders"}],"media":[{"id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVWwEN4zVgI","size":null,"name":"dVWwEN4zVgI","type":null,"source":"YOUTUBE"}],"metadata":[{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://x.com/marshallhayner"},{"id":"linkedin_profile","value":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallhayner/"},{"id":"website","value":"https://www.metallicus.com/"},{"id":"references","value":"[{\"url\":\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallhayner/details/experience/\",\"description\":\"LinkedIn: Marshall Hayner Experience\",\"id\":\"6tv4kXt5BL\",\"timestamp\":1743561494951},{\"url\":\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallhayner/\",\"description\":\"LinkedIn: Marshall Hayner\",\"id\":\"r15xKv2R6e\",\"timestamp\":1743561597502},{\"url\":\"https://www.metallicus.com/blog/meet-marshall-hayner-of-metallicus\",\"description\":\"Metallicus Website: Employee Spotlight\",\"id\":\"unbbsg6TTk\",\"timestamp\":1743561861187}]"},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"\"https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmfSSxZfxox5TpUxjY9D3MxaibXKf5M8fBZFfSRWz2fJgY\""},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Republishing the wiki.\""},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"QmfSSxZfxox5TpUxjY9D3MxaibXKf5M8fBZFfSRWz2fJgY"}],"events":[],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x3Ab775982E68255d90A2A0F7a5919A30c55F550d"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":[],"speakers":[]}}