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Meet Dr. Leemon Baird, the genius behind #Hedera Hashgraph. His journey began with a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, followed by a PhD from Carnegie Mellon, where he broke records for the fastest completion. 🧵(1/9) #Hashgraph #HBAR $HBAR

Dr. Baird was a Professor of Computer Science at the U.S. Air Force Academy, focusing on machine learning and cryptography. In 2009 he won The Heiser Award given to faculty members who contribute to cadets’ development, inspiring them to work harder and promote the Air Force’s

Throughout the early 2000s, Baird co-founded several startups in identity and security. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to tackle complex problems in distributed systems, setting the stage for Hashgraph. (3/9) #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship

Dr. Baird, alongside Mance Harmon, launched Hedera Hashgraph in 2018. Their vision was to create a public ledger that was fast, fair, and secure, addressing the limitations of existing blockchain technologies. (4/9) #HederaLaunch #HBAR #ICO

The Hashgraph algorithm was born out of Baird's curiosity about how computers could reach consensus quickly and securely. Unlike blockchains, Hashgraph uses a different approach to achieve speed, fairness, and security. Hashgraph vs. Blockchain: 🔄 Blockchain: Uses blocks in

Gossip protocol, in short operates like this: - Each node (computer) shares info randomly with others. - No single node or group of nodes has control over the consensus process. - Nodes spread updates like rumors, ensuring quick, widespread dissemination. - The network

Hedera's unique technology immediately attracted some big names. Many of which are the most prominent companies in the world. Here's why: - Performs thousands of transactions per second with instant finality. - Scalable with no mining bottlenecks. - Low, predictable fees

Dr. Baird's journey from academia to becoming a pivotal figure illustrates how passion, curiosity and innovation can transform industries. His work with Hedera continues to push the boundaries and Hedera is just getting started. (8/9) #CryptoNews #WorldStage #Opportunity

I enjoy researching the individuals behind investment opportunities that catch my interest. Initially, I was impressed by Hedera's technology, which led me to delve deeper into both the tech and the team. I thought I'd share my findings. Thanks for reading and let me know if

@markchadwickx Yes, Dr. Baird is an incredible human being… so humble & approachable yet operates on a completely higher level & dimension…😂. I’m certain he is at the Dr. Stephen Hawking level or higher… we are so fortunate to learn from him… ✨

@mik71457971 And he’s just getting started!

@markchadwickx Imagine @elonmusk and @leemonbaird having a conversation..... 🍿 🍿 🍿

@Hederarrdo @elonmusk @leemonbaird That would break the internet

@markchadwickx $HBAR is amazing

@ShaneRyanKelly I agree!

@markchadwickx #HBAR @leemonbaird @HBAR_foundation