Crypto Interviews
Jun 2023
Amarachi Amaechi, an influential woman in the crypto space, co-founded BitPowr to provide comprehensive blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions and digital asset businesses. BitPowr simplifies the management of numerous digital wallets across multiple chains, allowing businesses to securely store their digital assets and generate addresses for their users. With a single API, businesses can access various leading blockchains from NEAR to Bitcoin and others.
NEAR protocol's integration into BitPowr's project has been driven by client demand. Amara highlights that their clients' specific use cases guide their blockchain integration decisions. For instance, one client required a cross-border settlement solution, leading to the integration of NEAR into BitPowr's platform.
Since then, Amara has actively engaged in the NEAR community, attending meet-ups and events in San Francisco and Austin. These gatherings offer invaluable opportunities for networking with other founders and builders in the crypto space.
Every seasoned crypto enthusiast has their "crazy crypto story," and Amara is no different. Reflecting on her earlier years in school, she recalls a missed investment opportunity. A schoolmate had suggested buying a coin, which at the time was worth less than $100. Despite having a basic understanding of Bitcoin, Amara hadn't realized the potential of other coins. She decided not to invest, and today, that same coin is worth over $2,000, providing a valuable lesson in seizing opportunities.
While Amara may have missed out on that specific investment, her involvement in the NEAR ecosystem and the broader crypto community signifies her commitment to the ever-evolving digital world. With innovative builders like Amara spearheading projects, the potential for significant growth in the crypto space is undeniable.