FAQ's

• What is Proton?

  Proton (XPR) is a new public blockchain and smart contract platform designed for both consumer applications and peer-peer payments. It is built around a secure identity and financial settlements layer that allows users to directly link real identity and fiat accounts, pull funds and buy crypto, and use that crypto seamlessly in apps.

• Who are the Team Members behind Proton?

  Some of the core team members behind Proton are the following:

  • Marshall Hayner – Co-Founder & CEO
    • Founded blockchain companies QuickCoin and Block.io; acquired Dogechain.info, created by Glenn Mariën, under Block.io.
  • Fred Krueger – Co-Founder & President
    • Fred is the founder and CEO of EOS Lynx, the #1 wallet for EOS. Previously Tag World, iWin, and Solomon Brothers.
  • Glenn Mariën – Co-Founder & CSO
    • Glenn has 10+ years full stack experience; Created Dogechain.info, Dogecoin’s first online wallet.
  • Jacob Davis – Co-Founder & CTO
    • A 20 year veteran in the Information Technology field. Highly skilled iOS Engineer. Founder and CTO of EOS Lynx.
  • Kory Larson – Chief Product Officer
    • Product designer for EOS Lynx. Previously Troop and Mind + Machines
• How was Proton Launched?

  Launched in San Francisco by the MetalPaysMe team in 2020.