John Crain
John Crain is Co-Founder and CEO of SuperRare, an Ethereum-based NFT marketplace focused on refined and exclusive digital artwork. A creative technologist and entrepreneur, he oversees the platform's mission to revolutionize the art market through blockchain and NFTs. Under his leadership, SuperRare has grown into one of the most prestigious platforms in the NFT art space, setting a gold standard for quality and exclusivity. Prior to SuperRare, John led products for the ConsenSys spoke BlockApps, working with Fortune 500 companies exploring use cases for smart contracts and leveraging open data. He is also a Mentor at Tachyon Accelerator, supporting early-stage startups utilizing blockchain and Web3 technologies.
John Crain Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Product Engineer
Academic History
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B.S., Engineering
SUPERRARE
SuperRare is a curated NFT marketplace built on the Ethereum blockchain, specializing exclusively in one-of-one digital art pieces.
SuperRare provides a platform for artists, collectors, and curators to connect and participate in the growing market for digital art.
A pioneering force in the NFT art space, SuperRare has hosted some of the most expensive, high-profile NFT sales in crypto history.
EARLY CAREER
John led product for ConsenSys, where he explored use cases for smart contracts and leveraging open data.
He was a Founding Member of BlockApps, a leader in Web3 commerce, working with Fortune 500 companies.
He was a Creative Technologist at MRY, where he was involved in design and engineering.
Before falling down the crypto rabbit hole, he worked in advertising as a creative technologist for Digitas North America. He designed and built everything from apps that order you coffee, to interactive games that teach children about sustainability.
He has been featured or quoted in Fortune, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, TechCrunch, Blockworks, NFT Now, and more.
RECOGNITIONS
2021 Fortune's NFTY 50
2021 Apollo Magazine's 40 Under 40 - Art & Tech