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Jack Mallers is the CEO and founder of Strike, a Bitcoin payments company built on the Lightning Network. Widely recognized for his role in helping El Salvador adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, Mallers has become a global advocate for Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom. In 2025, Strike has scaled its services to over 65 countries, with major growth in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, processing more than $2 billion in transactions last year.
Mallers’ personal net worth is estimated to exceed $100 million, largely due to early Bitcoin holdings and his equity in Strike. Under his leadership, the company has partnered with global firms like Shopify and MoneyGram, launching a Bitcoin-native debit card and APIs that enable real-time, low-cost remittances. Mallers continues to lead the charge for global Bitcoin adoption through speaking tours and policy engagements, often emphasizing monetary equality and access for underbanked populations. His mission is clear: make Bitcoin the fastest, cheapest, and most inclusive payment network in the world.