Carter Feldman

Carter Feldman is the CEO and Founder of Psy Protocol, a Proof-of-Work 2.0 blockchain using zero-knowledge proofs for massive scalability without compromising security. As an early Proof-of-Stake convert and now Proof-of-Work maxi, Carter’s vision is shaped by direct experience with proof-of-stake’s limitations as a former top-21 EOS block producer and deep technical expertise from his youth as a prominent game hacker and now a board member of a listed esports company. Carter is building Psy to overcome the blockchain trilemma, aiming to unlock new, high-throughput Web3 applications and fulfill crypto's promise of a truly decentralized, scalable internet infrastructure.

Latest from Carter Feldman

CoinDesk Indices

Crypto Long & Short: Investors Are Hunting for Countercyclical Value in Privacy Coins

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Carter Feldman writes that the bear market makes this a prime moment for privacy coins, signaling growing user demand for true financial autonomy. Then, we dive into Ethereum with Andy Baehr’s “vibe check” – when ETH rallies, it may signal something larger is afoot.

Dec 10, 2025

Opinion

Why Are There No Big DApps on Ethereum?

Ten years into the project, we still haven’t seen an on-chain Amazon or eBay. Our blockchains simply can’t handle the throughput, says Carter Feldman, CEO of Psy Protocol.

Jun 30, 2025

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