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Joe Kelly
Co-Founder & CEO at Unchained
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Joe Kelly is an American technology entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Unchained. A veteran of the Austin technology ecosystem, he co-founded Unchained in 2016 alongside Dhruv Bansal. Under his leadership, the firm pioneered the “collaborative custody” model, helping individuals and institutions secure billions of dollars in Bitcoin using multi-signature security frameworks.
- Collaborative Custody Architecture (2-of-3 Multisig) Pioneered the commercialization of collaborative 2-of-3 multi-signature vaults, enabling clients to retain control of their private keys while eliminating single-point-of-failure risks.
- Caravan Open-Source Integration Oversaw the release and upgrades of Caravan, an open-source, stateless, web-based multisig coordinator that ensures clients can independently recover their Bitcoin without relying on proprietary servers.
- Non-Rehypothecated Lending Infrastructure Supervised the development of Bitcoin-backed lending rails utilizing on-chain multisig addresses, allowing borrowers to cryptographically verify their collateral at any time.
Liquidity Events: 1 (Infochimps Sale 2013)
Total Funding Raised: ~$115M (Cumulative)
Est. Net Worth: Private / Undisclosed
| Years | Company | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 – Pres. | Unchained | Co-Founder & CEO | Securing over $2.0B+ in client assets (as of Jan 2025) |
| 2009 – 2013 | Infochimps | Co-Founder & CEO | Acquired by Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) in 2013 |
| Pre-2009 | Tech Operations | Systems Consultant / Architect | Electronic systems infrastructure strategy |
Active Capital & Philanthropy Initiatives:
🔌 $2B+ Under Collaborative Custody
🎓 UATX Bitcoin Endowment (2 BTC personal donor, 2024)
💼 Over $1B+ in Loans Facilitated
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𝕏 Twitter: @josephkelly
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