Natalie Smolenski is an expert in the fields of blockchain, anthropology, and decentralized systems with a focus on energy, policy and sustainability. She is also Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Bitcoin Foundation, a 501(c)3 focusing on research and education about Bitcoin and related historical and scientific issues. Natalie is also a sought-after speaker and educator, and has presented at conferences around the world on topics ranging from blockchain to renewable energy.