Danny Yang

Overview

Danny Yang is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and investor specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency. He is the founder and CEO of Metagood, a Web3 company focused on NFT ecosystems and Bitcoin-native digital art. Under his leadership, Metagood launched OnChainMonkey, a pioneering 10,000-unit on-chain NFT collection created in a single Ethereum transaction and the first 10k collection inscribed on Bitcoin. Prior to Metagood, Yang founded MaiCoin, Taiwan's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and Blockseer, a blockchain analytics company acquired in 2018. Blockseer's clientele included the FBI, US Secret Service, and DHS, showcasing Yang's expertise in the field. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University and a degree in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard University. At Metagood, Yang has overseen strategy, product direction, and partnerships, expanding the company's focus from Ethereum-based collectibles to Bitcoin-centric art initiatives. His work emphasizes building durable digital collectibles and market infrastructure, with an emphasis on on-chain provenance and long-term community participation. Metagood's ecosystem activity includes token-linked initiatives tied to community participation and migration mechanics, reflecting Yang's commitment to fostering sustainable Web3 communities. Yang's career spans early Bitcoin community building, crypto exchange operations, and blockchain data tooling, before moving into consumer-facing NFTs and marketplace infrastructure. His approach blends consumer products and analytics, providing creators and marketplaces with compelling experiences and reliable provenance, metadata integrity, and transaction history. This blend of expertise positions Yang as a leading figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency investment landscape.

Investment Focus

• Innovative blockchain and cryptocurrency projects
• Sustainable Web3 initiatives
• Community-driven NFT ecosystems

Portfolio Companies