Jameson Lopp
Jameson Lopp is the Co-Founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, a security-first cryptocurrency company specializing in Bitcoin and digital asset self-custody, multisignature vaults, and private key management. A prominent cypherpunk, software engineer, and outspoken Bitcoin advocate, Lopp has been actively building critical security infrastructure in the Bitcoin ecosystem since 2015. His work focuses on strengthening the resilience, privacy, and operational security of Bitcoin users through improved key management practices and decentralized custody models. Prior to co-founding Casa, Lopp served as Lead Infrastructure Engineer at BitGo, one of the world’s largest and most respected digital asset custodians, where he helped design and operate highly secure systems for institutional crypto storage. Beyond his role at Casa, Lopp is a widely recognized thought leader in Bitcoin security, frequently speaking at industry conferences and contributing to public discourse on cryptocurrency, privacy, and censorship resistance. He regularly publishes in-depth articles, technical research, and curated educational resources on his personal website, making him one of the most trusted voices on Bitcoin security and self-custody best practices.
Jameson Lopp Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Security Officer
Academic History
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Specialist in Computer Science
CRYPTO INVOLVEMENT & CONTRIBUTIONS
Jameson Lopp is a leading advocate for operational security and self-sovereign custody in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
He is widely known for his research and writing on Bitcoin security, privacy, and the real-world risks facing crypto holders, including detailed analysis of organized crime and physical security threats related to digital assets.
Through his work, Lopp has helped raise industry-wide awareness of best practices for protecting private keys and mitigating both technical and human risks.
In addition to his role at Casa, Lopp actively contributes to the broader Bitcoin ecosystem by supporting innovation through experimentation with sidechains and Layer 2 scaling solutions.
He is the founder of Mensa’s Bitcoin Special Interest Group and the Triangle Blockchain & Business Meetup, and he has launched and contributed to multiple open-source Bitcoin projects that advance education, decentralization, and network resilience.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Lopp is a widely cited thought leader and frequent guest across financial and cryptocurrency media, where he shares deep technical insight on Bitcoin, digital asset security, and self-custody.
He has been featured in or profiled by leading outlets including Forbes, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Blockworks, Swan Bitcoin, The Block, Bitcoin Magazine, and Real Vision.
Lopp is also a regular contributor of original research, commentary, and educational content to major crypto publications, further cementing his reputation as one of the most trusted voices in Bitcoin security and infrastructure.