LEA Thompson aka Girl Gone Crypto is a cryptocurrency influencer who explains blockchain and Web 3.0 to “both nerds and normies”.
But what is the story behind Thompson?
Who is Lea Thompson aka Girl Gone Crypto?
Lea Thompson went to Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington and graduated with a BS in Information Technology.
Thompson was first introduced to cryptocurrency while uploading videos of her singing using Steem in 2011.
Steem exposed Thompson to a whole new world where creators could earn cryptocurrency off of their content.
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Thompson said: “My road to crypto is an unlikely story.
“Although I may not be the most talented musician – singing and playing a variety of instruments is one of my favorite past times.
“I had just started tinkering with the idea of putting some music covers online when I ran across the Steem platform – which is a website where users can earn crypto for their content.
“I began sharing my ukulele videos and quickly started to grow on the platform.
“I always think of Steem as my ‘gateway’ to crypto because it caused me to get curious about what crypto was and how it worked.”
She added: “Fast forward a few years later and I am now an avid crypto enthusiast – making content and focusing on highlighting projects that help increase crypto adoption.
“My super power is being able to take complex ideas (like blockchain technology) and find ways to explain them that are approachable and interesting to a broad audience.”
Thompson created her personal brand – Girl Gone Crypto – in 2019.
On Twitter, Thompson has amassed more than 200,000 followers, while on Instagram she has more than 35,000 followers.
She also has a YouTube channel where she posts educational videos, and what’s new in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.
Thompson said: “I got to experience that really big 2017 bull run,” referring to when Bitcoin skyrocketed and increased by 21 times the price at the start of the year.
She added: “And that was just so exciting to see – the Bitcoin I had bought went up to $20,000.
“I felt hooked.”