Marshall Hayner is an entrepreneur and executive in the blockchain and financial technology sectors. He is the CEO and co-founder of Metallicus, a company focused on blockchain-based financial services, and serves as a board member of the 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]

Overview

Marshall Hayner got his degree at Northwestern University, and is an entrepreneur and blockchain developer with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He is the CEO and co-founder of 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 wallet for Facebook.

In 2023, he was appointed as a board member of the Dogecoin Foundation, where he played a role in supporting the growth of the Dogecoin ecosystem. Through Metallicus, he has worked on building compliant and regulation-focused blockchain solutions, including a decentralized exchange that directs a portion of its proceeds to the Dogecoin Foundation.

Hayner has been featured in publications such as Fortune, Forbes, and JP Morgan Deep Dives for his work in blockchain technology. His approach emphasizes balancing regulatory compliance with financial innovation, aiming to integrate blockchain-based financial solutions within existing economic frameworks. ^{[2] [3]}

Experience

• Metallicus – Founder & CEO (2015–Present)
  • Leads a blockchain-based digital banking network.
• Dogecoin Foundation – Board Member (2023–Present)
  • Supports the development and promotion of Dogecoin.
• Block.io – Chief Marketing Officer (2014–2015)
  • Managed marketing for a blockchain-based payment platform.
• The Bitcoin Fair – Creator (2014–2015)
  • Organized an event promoting Bitcoin adoption through real-world use.
• Stellar Development Foundation – Community Contractor (2014)
  • Contributed to community-building efforts for Stellar's public financial infrastructure.
• Blockai (Acquired by Pixsy) – Founder & CEO (2013–2014)
  • Developed a blockchain-based Bitcoin transaction platform. ^[1]