Top 10 Crypto Founders in India: Shaping the Future of Blockchain in India

In the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, India has emerged as a huge contributor of innovation and entrepreneurship. As we step into 2024, a new generation of visionaries is leading the charge, putting India on the global crypto map. From scaling solutions to decentralized exchanges, these founders are not just building companies – they’re reshaping the future of finance and technology.

Let’s give look at the top 10 Indian crypto founders who are making headlines in 2024:

1. Sandeep Nailwal

Company	Polygon (formerly Matic Network)
Twitter	@sandeepnailwal
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-nailwal-60709a33/

Sandeep Nailwal has become synonymous with Ethereum scaling solutions. As the co-founder of Polygon, he’s spearheading the charge to make blockchain transactions faster and more cost-effective. Polygon’s innovative layer-2 scaling solution has attracted major players in the crypto space, cementing its position as a cornerstone of the Ethereum ecosystem.

2. Sumit Gupta

Company	CoinDCX
Twitter	@smtgpt
LinkedIn	https://in.linkedin.com/in/smtgpt
Website	https://coindcx.com/

Sumit Gupta’s vision of making cryptocurrency accessible to every Indian is becoming a reality through CoinDCX. As one of India’s largest crypto exchanges, CoinDCX has played a pivotal role in introducing millions to the world of digital assets. Gupta’s advocacy for regulatory clarity has been instrumental in shaping the conversation around crypto in India.

3. Jaynti Kanani

Company	Morphic (formerly Polygon)
LinkedIn	https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jdkanani
Twitter	@jdkanani

Jaynti Kanani’s journey from Polygon to Morphic exemplifies the dynamic nature of the crypto industry. His work on Polygon laid the groundwork for Ethereum’s scalability, and now with Morphic, he’s pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology even further.

4. Ashish Singhal

Company	CoinSwitch
LinkedIn	https://in.linkedin.com/in/ashish-singhal-peepalco

Under Ashish Singhal’s leadership, CoinSwitch has become a household name in India’s crypto scene. By focusing on user experience and education, Singhal has made crypto trading accessible to millions of Indians, driving widespread adoption.

5. Abhishek Kumar Gupta

Company	NFTFN
Website	https://www.nftfn.xyz/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/nftfnofficial
Telegram	https://t.me/+ox68Uvbl3FFjOWE1

Abhishek Kumar Gupta is reshaping the NFT landscape with NFTFN, the world’s first perpetual decentralized exchange for digital assets. His innovative approach to NFT trading is opening new possibilities for creators and collectors alike.

6. Sumit Ghosh

Company	Chingari
LinkedIn	https://in.linkedin.com/in/sumit-chingari

Sumit Ghosh’s Chingari is at the intersection of social media and blockchain. By tokenizing content creation, Ghosh is empowering a new generation of digital creators and redefining the creator economy.

7. Vijay Pravin Maharajan

Company	BitsCrunch
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijaypravin
Instagram	@vijaypravinofficial

Vijay Pravin Maharajan’s BitsCrunch is bringing much-needed analytics and security to the NFT space. His AI-powered solutions are helping to build trust and transparency in the rapidly growing digital collectibles market.

8. Rajat Gahlot

Company	QuillAudits
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigrkg/
Instagram	@im_rkg

Rajat Gahlot’s QuillAudits is addressing one of the most critical needs in the crypto industry – security. By providing comprehensive smart contract auditing services, Gahlot is helping to build a safer decentralized ecosystem.

9. Prashant Maurya

Company	Spheron Network
LinkedIn	https://ae.linkedin.com/in/techprashantmaurya

Prashant Maurya’s Spheron Network is laying the groundwork for a truly decentralized internet. By providing tools for developers to easily deploy applications on decentralized platforms, Maurya is contributing to a more resilient and distributed web.

10. Anurag Arjun

Company	Avail
Instagram	https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragarjun
X	@anuragarjun

Anurag Arjun’s work on Avail is tackling one of the biggest challenges in blockchain – scalability. By focusing on data availability layers, Arjun is paving the way for more efficient and scalable decentralized applications.

These genius personalities are not just building simple companies; they’re showing us the future of finance, technology, and the internet itself. As India continues to grow, these founders are making it sure that the country remains at the forefront of this digital revolution. Their innovations are not only transforming the Indian crypto industry but are also making significant contributions to the global blockchain ecosystem.