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Samson Mow, known widely in the Bitcoin community as Excellion, is the founder and CEO of JAN3 — a company focused on accelerating nation-state Bitcoin adoption. Previously Chief Strategy Officer at Blockstream, Mow has spent over a decade building Bitcoin infrastructure and pushing its strategic role on a global scale. In 2025, JAN3 is actively partnering with governments in Latin America, Africa, and Asia to develop sovereign digital systems powered by Bitcoin, including wallets, bond issuance frameworks, and national ID integrations.
Mow’s estimated net worth ranges from $15–20 million, built through early Bitcoin holdings and equity in companies like Blockstream and JAN3. He remains one of the most active voices in policy circles advocating for Bitcoin as a tool for financial independence. JAN3 has signed MOUs with over four countries to build Bitcoin-native infrastructure, including support for El Salvador’s Bitcoin City. Mow has also invested in hardware wallet startups and custody solutions, reinforcing his vision of a decentralized, nation-state-friendly Bitcoin future.
Samson Mow: Nation-state Bitcoin adoption could reduce impact of systemic banking failures
Samson Mow, identified as Chief Executive Officer at JAN3, stated that adopting Bitcoin at a nation-state level could mitigate the effects of systemic banking failures by providing people with an ...
BTCPay users need SamRock and Indra integration for AquaBitcoin access, Samson Mow advises
Samson Mow, Samson Mow, recommends prioritizing integration between SamRock and Indra so that BTCPay users can receive funds directly through AquaBitcoin and regularly swap to cold storage. Mow ...
Samson Mow: Bitcoin whitepaper anniversary highlights peer-to-peer electronic cash origins
The anniversary of the Bitcoin whitepaper marks eighteen years since an anonymous cypherpunk introduced a nine-page solution to the double-spending problem without the need for banks or trusted ...
Test transaction cuts Federation wallet shortfall to 600 BTC, Samson Mow notes
A test transaction involving 2.5 BTC has been sent to the Liquid Federation wallet, reducing the current shortfall to 600 BTC. Samson Mow reported that the remaining 600 BTC will be moved to the ...
Samson Mow: Peg operations resume for Liquid BTC after security audit
Peg operations for Liquid BTC have resumed after the completion of an external security audit and the implementation of additional hardening measures. Samson Mow stated that Liquid users can now ...
Restoring Liquid BTC peg involves external audit and internal coordination, Samson Mow notes
Work to restore peg operations for Liquid BTC is ongoing, with two parallel efforts focused on completing an external security audit and coordinating internally at Blockstream to address a 600 BTC ...
Samson Mow: No existing AI or quantum computer threat to Bitcoin security
Samson Mow, Samson Mow, responded to a recent warning that artificial intelligence could compromise Bitcoin in the near future, which led to discussions about entering “bunker mode.” Mow ...
Industry faces new self-custody risks, Samson Mow warns
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, expresses concern over the growing frequency of attacks targeting self-custody in the crypto sector. He highlights risks such as weak entropy and ...
Samson Mow: Reusing addresses is discouraged despite Ethereum researcher remarks
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, advises against reusing addresses as a best practice in the crypto space. Mow questions recent remarks from an Ethereum researcher and reassures ...
Zcash market cap cannot be sustained at multi billion dollars, Samson Mow argues
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, questioned the long-term viability of Zcash's current multi billion dollar market cap in a recent statement. Mow suggested that mean reversion will ...
Samson Mow: Bitcoin rally may defy bearish sentiment on missed buy-the-dip opportunity
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, suggests the next significant move upward for Bitcoin could be met with increased skepticism from investors. He notes that many potential buyers ...
Despite ongoing FUD, dedication to Bitcoin's mission remains, Samson Mow notes
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, observes that negative news and fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) often target individuals and organizations building on Bitcoin. He emphasizes that ...
Samson Mow: Most AQUA users not affected by Liquid withdrawal issues
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, notes that many recently created or BIP110 accounts have reported problems withdrawing funds from Liquid. He explains that while some users, such as ...
Liquid BTC peg-outs can resume only after security is verified, Samson Mow notes
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, states that while the AQUA team is working on restoring integrated services, Blockstream developers are focusing on enhancing Liquid BTC security and ...
Samson Mow: Fake Liquid account linked to gettradespace reported
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, warns of a fraudulent Liquid account impersonating the official handle by intentionally misspelling Liquid as Liqiud and affiliating itself as a ...
Liquid BTC and AquaBitcoin activity resumes as usual, Samson Mow confirms
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, reports that block production and transactions on Liquid BTC have returned to normal. Users of AquaBitcoin can now send and receive transactions as ...
Samson Mow: SideSwap returns 4 BTC in fees from hacker peg-out to Liquid BTC Federation
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, reports that @side_swap has returned approximately 4 BTC in fees collected from a hacker's 4,000 BTC peg-out to the @Liquid_BTC Federation wallet. ...
BIP-110 Bcashjr Blakecoin and Zcash face criticism, Samson Mow notes
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, commented on recent challenges in the cryptocurrency space while addressing the Liquid hack. Mow criticized BIP-110 Bcashjr Blakecoin, calling it a ...
Samson Mow: Liquid wallet functions affected but Bitcoin transactions remain operational
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, states that all parties are working to resolve ongoing issues impacting Liquid wallet functionality in AquaBitcoin. Bitcoin transactions are still ...
Bcashjr faces rapid internal decline, Samson Mow estimates
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, believes that Bcashjr is experiencing an unprecedented rate of self-destruction among forked cryptocurrencies. Mow estimates that mutual purges within ...
Samson Mow: Liquid to Lightning swaps set to return soon
Samson Mow, chief executive officer at JAN3, announced that Liquid to Lightning swaps will soon be available again for Aqua Bitcoin users. Users are encouraged to update their Aqua Bitcoin ...
