Juan Benet
Juan Benet, a renowned computer expert and business entrepreneur, is best known for his groundbreaking contributions to the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and Filecoin. As the CEO and founder of Protocol Labs, he led the development of IPFS, a distributed web protocol, and Filecoin, an innovative cryptocurrency-driven storage network.
Personal Stats
| Age: | around 35 |
| Source of wealth: | founder and CEO of Protocol Labs, developed Filecoin |
| Residence: | US |
| Citizenship: | Mexican-American dual citizen |
| Marital status: | unknown |
| Education: | Stanford University (Computer Science) |
Benet’s Education
Juan Benet earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Computer Science at Stanford University. He was highly interested in technology and served as a teaching and research assistant while studying.Benet’s Career
In 2013, Juan Benet established Protocol Labs as a research and development laboratory with the goal of creating innovative protocols, systems and tools to address the limitations of the existing Internet infrastructure. It is an innovation network connecting over 600 tech startups, funds, accelerators, foundations, open-source projects, and service providers. This venture has led to the development of several high-profile projects, including the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) and Filecoin.Notorious projects
InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a modular suite of protocols for organizing and transferring data, designed from the ground up with the principles of content addressing. It is a project with open-source code, developed by Protocol Labs with the help of the open-source community. IPFS is a peer-to-peer network that forms a distributed file system, where nodes in the network store files, and content is addressed by its content hash. IPFShas garnered significant attention for its potential to revolutionize how information is stored and distributed on the internet. This visionary intention of creating a decentralized web has attracted support from notable technologists and institutions worldwide.Filecoin is an open-source, public cryptocurrency and digital payment system intended to be a blockchain-based cooperative digital storage and data retrieval method. It is built on top of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) protocol, which allows for the storage and retrieval of files using a unique cryptographic hash rather than a traditional file path or address. Users can store files on the Filecoin network by creating a storage contract with a miner, who is responsible for maintaining and verifying the files on the network.
In addition to his work at Protocol Labs, Juan Benet has significantly contributed to the open-source community. He actively participates in a range of industry conferences and events, sharing his experience with other computer scientists and enthusiasts.
