Considered among Web3’s most prolific biographers, Micah Ray, known simply as “Journalist” whose blockchain moniker is skidrowcrypto, began reporting for the first-ever DAO-run independent news media outlet during the 2021 NFT boom, where he was nominated for Best Written Coverage of NFTs at the 1st Annual NFT.NYC Awards. His insightful and informative coverage of technology and culture demystifies innovation with nuanced perspective. Known for his pre-drop coverage of VeeFriends and Crypto Pills (which subsequently sold 10,000 NFTs in 11 minutes), skidrowcrypto is also known for his investigative research. His article about the NFT trading scandal at OpenSea helped federal investigators charge Nate Chastain, its Head of Product, and later convict him on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Micah Ray emerged from a tent on skid row to alter the course of his financial future with blockchain technology and fintech solutions. His passion is to inspire, educate, and empower others to realize their economic and professional potential using dynamic and disruptive technological tools.