John “Randy” Schwarz
Director, Bitcoin Association NYC
Bitcoin OG • Decentralization Pioneer • Space DAO Builder
John “Randy” Schwarz is a Partner & Bitcoin OG at UN Blockchain Week, Director of Bitcoin Association NYC, and a true early pioneer of the Bitcoin and decentralization movement. A computer scientist by training, he has spent years advancing the practical application of blockchain technology across community building, policy, and next-generation infrastructure.
As lead builder of Space DAO, partner at GlobalBoost, and founder of Garden State Crypto, Randy bridges grassroots Bitcoin education with high-level innovation. His work focuses on pioneering decentralization, fostering resilient crypto communities, and exploring the intersection of blockchain with space and advanced technologies. At UN Blockchain Week he represents the OG ethos — long-term conviction, technical depth, and an unwavering commitment to open, permissionless systems.
EXPERTISE
- • Bitcoin & Decentralization
- • Community Building & Education
- • Space DAO & Advanced Infrastructure
- • Crypto Ecosystem Development
- • Early Bitcoin Advocacy
SIGNATURE MOVES
- • Director – Bitcoin Association NYC
- • Partner – UN Blockchain Week
- • Lead Builder – Space DAO
- • Partner – GlobalBoost
- • Founder – Garden State Crypto
“Bitcoin is not just technology — it is the foundation of a freer, more decentralized future. The real work is building the communities and systems that make that future inevitable.”