Haipo Yang is the founder and CEO of ViaBTC and CoinEx. His work in cryptocurrency mining and digital asset exchanges has contributed to the development of blockchain infrastructure. ViaBTC and CoinEx provide mining services and trading platforms for digital assets. ^[1]

Education

Haipo Yang graduated from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. His academic background provided a foundation for his later work in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency systems. ^[1]

Career

After completing his studies, Yang began working as a backend developer at Tencent from 2012 to 2014, where he contributed to the development of Tencent Weibo, a social media platform. In 2015, he joined Futu Securities, a Hong Kong-based fintech company specializing in stock trading services. Yang became involved in Bitcoin and blockchain technology in 2013.

He later worked at ZeusMiner in 2014-2015, where he led research and development efforts related to mining hardware and software.

In April 2016, Haipo Yang established ViaBTC, a cryptocurrency mining pool. Within two months, he developed the initial version of the ViaBTC mining pool, which launched in June 2016. The platform grew to support mining for Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and other cryptocurrencies. ViaBTC introduced the PPS+ (Pay Per Share Plus) payment method, which incorporates transaction fees into miner payouts. The company also implemented financial services for miners, such as mining revenue hedging and transaction acceleration.

In December 2017, Yang founded CoinEx, a cryptocurrency exchange. CoinEx received investment support from Bitmain and other entities. The platform offers trading services, including spot trading, futures contracts, margin trading, and options trading.

CoinEx expanded its ecosystem to include CoinEx Smart Chain (CSC), a blockchain designed for decentralized applications (dApps) and DeFi projects. The company also introduced the CET token, used within the CoinEx ecosystem.

Yang later established ViaBTC Capital, an investment initiative focused on early-stage blockchain projects in areas such as DeFi, Web3, and Layer 2 solutions. CoinEx also launched CoinEx Chain, a public blockchain designed for decentralized trading and token issuance. ^[1]

Interviews and Public Statements

Haipo Yang has discussed various aspects of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in interviews. Topics he has addressed include:

• Decentralized Exchanges: He has stated that decentralized trading platforms could play an increasing role in the cryptocurrency industry.
• Bitcoin and Market Trends: He has remarked that while Bitcoin remains a central component of the cryptocurrency market, other blockchain applications continue to develop.
• Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: He has suggested that Ethereum’s transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and ecosystem expansion may influence its adoption.
• Regulatory Challenges: He has acknowledged regulatory developments in the cryptocurrency sector and the importance of compliance.
• Blockchain Applications: He has commented on the potential use of blockchain technology in financial accessibility and infrastructure.