Peng Zhong

Peng Zhong is CEO of Tendermint, leading a world-class team that empowers people to create a more transparent and accountable world through blockchain technology. Peng was the first employee at Tendermint, joining as Chief Design Officer in 2015 before becoming CEO in May 2020. With a background in interaction design and front-end engineering, Peng focuses on guiding blockchain technology across the chasm to the mainstream.

His strong experience in product design from conception and engineering through to go-to-market positions him with a robust understanding of feature prioritization, delivery, and scaling to meet the evolving needs of the world. He also advises founders on building sustainable blockchain organizations in the Cosmos ecosystem.

Peng believes that breakthrough applications of blockchain technology will insert themselves into every aspect of our day-to-day lives, with far-reaching implications in efficiency, transparency, and security. 

In his spare time, Peng enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and trying out new cuisines from around the world.

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