Balaji Srinivasan is an American investor, entrepreneur, and technology executive best known for his role as the former Chief Technology Officer of Coinbase. He co-founded several companies, including Counsyl, Earn.com, and Teleport, and has been a prominent advocate for blockchain technology and decentralization. Srinivasan has also served as a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on cryptocurrency and emerging tech investments.