Skycoin welcomes our newest addition to the Skycoin advisory board — Joe Blackburn, the founder and head of online cryptocurrency group Crypto Coin Trader.

Joe is well known within the cryptocurrency community as a passionate and active spokesperson for the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Hailing from Mississippi, he is a vocal advocate for blockchain projects that have practical and immediate benefits for everyday people. Joe brings to Skycoin vital real-world perspectives and a depth of experience in cryptocurrency community engagement.

Crypto Coin Trader is one of the largest online Facebook cryptocurrency groups with more than 110,000 members. Joe created the group to foster a positive community focusing on the fundamental practical value of blockchain technology for new adopters and enthusiasts. Joe and the CCT Admins have developed a community based on integrity, transparency, and collaboration. Crypto Coin Trader demonstrates this commitment with a group specifically aimed at promoting women in cryptocurrency and blockchain.

We asked Joe about his new position, and here are his perspectives on joining Skycoin:

Why did you agree to become a Skycoin advisor?

Skycoin and the team around Skycoin have been most impressive. The amount of time the project has existed, the dedication of the team and the thriving community that exists, shows a foundation of what Skycoin is and what it is going to become. In a space full of projects with very little substance, Skycoin has done this without marketing and flash until now. I really love the way that Synth and the other core team members believe in what they are building.

What skills do you bring to Skycoin?

As a community leader, I am privileged to bring a lot of insight into what the community expectations are and how they should be. The ability to immediately connect to the pulse of the crypto community is something I am very proud of.

Which aspect of the Skycoin ecosystem excites you the most?

I love the SkyMiners. It really is one of my favorite aspects of Sky. Not to mention the ability for an individual to create their own SkyMiner, it really is a testament to the faith in the Sky Community as well. With such a low circulation of coins and all the updates coming, what is not to love?

What direction do you see the crypto space moving in the next 6–12 months?

I am exceptionally bullish long term for crypto. Obviously, the ups and downs can shake a lot of people and crypto isn’t for everyone for that very reason. I’ve been in crypto long enough now to be able to say that, we’ve just about seen it all before. That is not always true, but it sure feels that way in hindsight. I continue to believe that blockchain and crypto will be the future of every major transaction in the next 20 years.

Joe’s approach to cryptocurrency dovetails perfectly with Skycoin’s philosophy of building the most advanced blockchain that can drive real-world adoption. He joins a highly experienced advisory board that provides expert guidance to our dedicated developer team. Joe’s experience and perspective will help bring the Skycoin vision of 1 billion users one step closer to reality.

Welcome, Joe!