Former Polygon Labs President, Ryan Wyatt, Joins Optimism as Chief Growth Officer

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13/11/2023 20h01

The announcement was made on Monday, marking Wyatt's return to the crypto industry after his departure from Polygon Labs in July.

In his new role, Wyatt will be responsible for building a team to support adoption and development on the Ethereum scaling network, Optimism. This team will focus on various functions including business development, marketing, partnerships, and more.

Wyatt expressed his admiration for Optimism, referring to it as having the "best team in all of crypto." He highlighted the team's accomplishments over the past year, both in terms of technology advancements and community engagement. Wyatt believes there is an opportunity to further enhance the non-technical efforts of the Optimism Collective, which aligns with his strengths and interests.

During his time at Polygon Labs, Wyatt played a key role in attracting prominent brands such as Starbucks, Nike, and Reddit to build on the Ethereum scaling network. His efforts were recognized when Decrypt named Polygon its 2022 project of the year, acknowledging the significant mainstream brand adoption that occurred during that period.

When asked about his decision to join Optimism, Wyatt explained that he was drawn to the opportunity of growing a decentralized network that is still in its early stages. He sees it as a special moment in time to build a team, a community, and ultimately hand over the keys to the world. Wyatt aims to make a significant impact during this critical phase and believes Optimism presents a huge opportunity to do so.

Jing Wang, co-founder of Optimism, expressed her confidence in Wyatt's addition to the team. Currently, Optimism has been supported by a two-person business development team, and Wang believes that Wyatt's plans to ramp up those efforts will have a considerable impact.

In terms of his approach to business development and brand adoption, Wyatt mentioned that while some tactics from his time at Polygon Labs will be applicable, the focus at Optimism will be on decentralization and community-driven growth. He emphasized the unique opportunity to leverage and rally around the community to amplify efforts.

Wyatt's background in gaming and esports will also play a significant role in his work at Optimism. Coming from leading YouTube Gaming and being an esports commentator and industry executive, he believes that gaming and digital item ownership will be crucial areas of focus for Optimism's adoption.

With its OP Stack technology already driving networks like Base, Wyatt envisions Optimism becoming the foundation for various blockchains. He sees a promising future where the bedrock of all blockchains is built on Optimism.

Ryan Wyatt's appointment as Chief Growth Officer brings his expertise and experience to Optimism, strengthening the team's efforts in adoption, development, and community-building. His return to the crypto industry comes with high expectations and a drive to make a significant impact on the growth of this young decentralized network.

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