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Messari Lays Off 15% of Workforce Amid Crypto Industry Changes

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Messari, a leading company in blockchain research, has announced a layoff of 15% of its team. This decision focuses on strengthening the company's core areas of delivering cryptocurrency data and insights.

Streamlining for Growth: The New Messari Direction

The layoffs at Messari include both full-time employees and contractors who weren’t renewed. This move, common at the start of a new fiscal year, reflects economic conditions within the crypto sector, with similar cuts happening at companies like Kraken, Sky Mavis, and Paxos. However, Messari aims to concentrate on consolidating its strengths rather than retreat.

Ryan Selkis Fuels The Messari Legacy

Ryan Selkis, the founder of Messari, is known for his influential yet controversial stance. His outspoken nature on social media occasionally brought negative attention to the company, which eventually led to his resignation. Selkis was noted for his fiery debates and sharp commentary, including criticism of the critics of President-elect Donald Trump. Ultimately, Selkis chose to step down, citing concerns about reputational risks.

Turner's Steady Hand in a Shifting Market

Selkis's departure paved the way for Eric Turner to take on the role of CEO. Turner's leadership has marked a pivotal shift from Selkis's ambitious vision of hiring 1,000 analysts to a streamlined, efficiency-focused model. Despite the layoffs, Messari remains a key player in the cryptocurrency research field. Backed by financial giants like Point72 Ventures and Galaxy Digital, Messari secured $35 million in its series B funding round in 2022. Turner's current plan focuses on empowering Messari's team to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Messari's restructuring is a part of a broader narrative within the cryptocurrency industry, requiring companies to adapt to new market dynamics. For Messari, this could be an opportunity to re-strategize for future success.

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