Adam Poulton
Adam Poulton was
born in beautiful Tasmania, Australia, and raised in the distant lands
of Papua New Guinea. He returned to his sun-filled, Tasmanian origins in
1988, where he now resides. Adam is a Founding Board Member and
President of the
Bitcoin Association of Australia.
Adam is a shining example of forward thinking at its finest. On the
cusp of the most innovative technology in over a decade, with far reaching
influences across every industry, it is quite eminent that Adam has the
foresight to recognize opportunity, and seize it while within the
range of potential. Such bright minds themselves being a rarity, his
ambition and impressive track record speak for themselves. It is likely
that his diversified upbringing contributed towards this exceptional drive
for perfection.
He holds a degree in Applied Science from the University of Tasmania, and
is self-taught in Austrian economics. He therefore understands the role of
exchange, and the ways in which it’s conditioned from institutions
and
rules. With this knowledge, diversified skillset, and libertarian point of
view, he has an interest in all forms of decentralized systems, due to
their relevant advantages. As an advocate of individual liberty and
economic freedom, Adam is neither an extreme liberal or conservative
individual, but rather, a balanced and logical, forward-thinker. As such,
his roles at the Lifeboat Foundation and Bitcoin Association of Australia
are fitting, for they cater to this perspective of future betterment, and
proactive action towards these noble goals.
Adam is also a small business owner and Managing Director at
Get Paid In Bitcoin. He helped establish the world’s first ‘Bitcoin Salary’ provider
for the general public, and has been involved in the Bitcoin community
since spotting its potential in 2011. He has been involved in many
additional bitcoin-related undertakings, including, but not limited to:
bitcoin mining, trading, education, and speculation. Adam pioneered the
inclusion of Bitcoin into the Tasmanian economy, and focuses on education
and consultation along its ascent to mainstream adoption.
As if his accomplishments weren’t already too innumerous,
Adam is Director of
Launceston Launch, a revolutionary economic project,
encouraging the formation of a local community based on Bitcoin, the new
internet currency. Striving in unison with merchants, local council,
tourist operators and businesses, they provide the utmost
versatility for Bitcoin balances and expenditures, enhancing the
currency’s use/adoption. In culmination with both local and international
partners (BitPOS, AirBitz, and vast, unannounced Bitcoin companies), the
Launceston Launch has accomplished monumental strides since its October
2014 inception.
Adam continues to consult on both internal issues, and the
utilization of the multifaceted potential Bitcoin and blockchain
technologies provide, to streamline operations and enhance security.
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