Chris McCoy builds systems that democratize access to opportunity. As an inventor and investor, he creates platforms where people—not just institutions—can participate in technological and economic progress.

Growing up in rural Washington on food stamps before becoming a systems designer gave Chris a unique perspective on how access to resources transforms lives. This journey drives his approach: designing systems that distribute rather than concentrate power.

Through McCoy Ventures, Chris invests in companies, tokens, and initiatives that expand economic participation. His portfolio spans breakthrough energy technology (Lightcell Energy), creator platforms (Zestworld, Encore), and foundational blockchain projects (STORE, Ethereum, Bitcoin).

As the co-creator of STORE, he designed the Washington Economic Consensus Algorithm and BFT Democracy principles that keep systems fair as they grow. He's implemented these ideas beyond technology through the Hilander Hall of Fame in his hometown, using mathematical consensus to build trust in community decisions.

Chris also founded Data4America, making policy discussions more accessible through data science, and co-founded the I Love Baseball Foundation supporting youth in the Dominican Republic. These "philanthropic inventions" apply the same principles of distributed opportunity to education, sports, and civic engagement.

A former collegiate baseball player and National DECA President, Chris combines athletic discipline, organizational leadership, and systems thinking to design a more accessible future.

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Chris McCoy