Name: Miyoko Shimura
Short Bio: Inventor with 8+ years in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. Tech Editor for blockchain articles at CoinMonks. Tech-savvy mom of two. Completed my German Integration course at Darmstadt VHS. Built the online cake shop “Sweets & Suites,” highlighted in media outlets*, aiming to create compassionate social capital. * Featured in Nikkan Gendai and Nikkei CNBC.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miyoko-shimura/
Fun Fact about you: I pick up on fortunate and unfortunate energy spots like having my own Feng Shui radar while being a logical, engineering person.
When and what was your first touchpoint with DLT & Blockchain? In 2022, meeting my school senior, Kunihiro Tanaka who leads the Japanese Blockchain Collaborative Consortium (BCCC), ignited my curiosity about the philosophical ideas behind blockchain and Satoshi Nakamoto.
What fascinates you most about DLT? Interoperability. Web3 aims for seamless interaction between different platforms and applications, potentially breaking down current silos and fostering global collaboration. Blockchains typically function as isolated network islands, cross-chain transactions will enable protocols to communicate and share data and value.
Your favourite Crypto Influencer: Vitalik Buterin (Inventor of Ethereum), Aya Miyaguchi (Ethereum Foundation), Sergey Nazarov (Chainlink)
Your recommended knowledge resource in the Bitcoin space? Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Saylor Academy established by Michael J. Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy.
What I like most about Bitcoin: The fusion of mathematics, technology and finance. The combination of “God’s Protocol”by Nick Szabo and Satoshi’s philosophy adds an extra layer of attraction for me.
Your favorite word in Crypto jargon: Diamond Hands / Paper Hands
