Elias Ahonen

Elias Ahonen is a Finnish-Canadian blockchain author and PhD (law) researcher based in Dubai and described as “one of the first Bitcoin historians” for his 2016 book, Physical Bitcoins and Crypto-Currencies. His 2021 book, Blockland, is an industry textbook. His doctoral research at the University of Turku Law School concerns the intersection of blockchain and international law. A columnist for Cointelegraph, his expertise is acknowledged by international media including The Wall Street Journal. Involved in the industry since 2013, he launched consulting firm Token Valley in 2017 and is a Director for Roqqu, an exchange with 1.4 million users.