Bitcoin Millionaire and Tech Visionary Erik Finman Joins Optio as Senior Advisor
Optio, the blockchain-based rewards ecosystem transforming digital engagement, is proud to announce that renowned crypto entrepreneur Erik Finman has joined the company as a Senior Advisor. As the youngest Bitcoin millionaire in history and a pioneer in the decentralized tech movement, Finman brings a decade of bold innovation and hands-on experience to the Optio mission.
“The financial system wasn't built for people like me” said Finman “It was built to keep outsiders out. Crypto changed that forever, and now Optio is taking it to the next level. We're not just creating another token - we're building an ecosystem where engagement directly translates to value, cutting out every middleman who's been skimming off the top for decades. I became Bitcoin's youngest millionaire because I saw what others couldn't. With Optio, I see the same opportunity to completely rewrite the rules again.”
Finman rose to prominence after turning a $1,000 Bitcoin investment at age 12 into a multi-million dollar portfolio by the time he was 18. Since then, he has launched projects like Metal Pay, the Freedom Phone, and various hardware initiatives focused on user sovereignty and digital security. His advocacy for decentralization and his relentless pursuit of user-first solutions align closely with Optio’s core philosophy.
Bryan Ferre, the key architect of Optio Community’s blockchain integration, expressed his excitement about Finman’s new role:“Erik has been challenging the status quo in tech since he was a teenager. His entrepreneurial instinct, strategic vision, and passion for decentralization make him a perfect fit for what we’re building with Optio. We’re thrilled to have him helping us push the boundaries of what's possible.”
As Senior Advisor, Finman will guide Optio on strategic partnerships, growth, and token utility — with a focus on building tools that empower users to earn, engage, and transact across the digital world.
Optio is designed to reward users and creators directly through the Optio Token, a blockchain-powered reward system integrated across a growing ecosystem of platforms. Whether engaging on social media, streaming video, shopping online, or making payments, users generate rewards that can be spent, saved, or shared across the network.
Backed by a fully integrated tech stack — including the Pulse app (coming soon), Parler, PlayTV, their Shop, and Kyvo (a digital wallet) — Optio turns everyday engagement into tangible value. The ecosystem is powered by Edgecast and Triton, providing the infrastructure for secure, scalable, and token-driven experiences.
