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Short Bio

William Entriken (aka Fulldecent) is a distinguished polymath and technology pioneer. Known as a Civic Hacker, he is renowned for leading authorship of the pivotal "ERC-721" standard, which laid the foundation of the multi-billion dollar NFT ecosystem. This work and its projects has been cited countless times in mainstream media and in scholarly journals. As a cybersecurity specialist he holds an active DoD security clearance and is acclaimed for protecting consumers with organizations such as Apple, the FBI, SEC, and FINRA. As a financial analyst, he has aided in M&As, consults with "Big 4" Ernst and Young and regularly advises clients. A sought-after public speaker and thought leader, he delivers charismatic and insightful commentary on his intersecting domains of expertise. He currently serves as a General Manager at Pacific Medical Training.

Detailed Bio

William "Will" Entriken, (known by his online moniker Fulldecent) an accomplished Civic Hacker, software architect, and business strategist, is a distinguished pioneer whose groundbreaking work in 2017 led to the publication of the ERC-721 standard, establishing the foundation for the multi-billion dollar NFT eco-system. He also lead completion of another standard known as ERC-165 that serves as a bedrock behind the multi-billion dollar decentralized finance and dApp eco-systems on the Ethereum blockchain. Beyond his technical contributions, Entriken’s multi-faceted career spans across various domains including cybersecurity, finance, and public speaking, making him a polymath in the tech industry.
 

With advanced degrees from Drexel, William’s early career was marked by his keen interest in solving complex problems through innovative solutions and analyses. His role in establishing the ERC-721 standard not only formalized and defined the term "Non-Fungible Token" but also ignited the multi-billion dollar digital collectibles ecosystem, influencing diverse industries from gaming to sports to real estate to healthcare, and even the fine arts.

In cybersecurity, Entriken holds an active DoD security clearance and has been integral in enhancing consumer protections while working with heavyweight entities such as Apple, the FBI, SEC, and FINRA. His expertise in cybersecurity is complemented by his accomplishments as a financial analyst, where he has been involved in major mergers and acquisitions, consulting with prominent firms like Ernst & Young, and advising clients across various sectors.

William's impact is further amplified by his role as a thought leader and public speaker, where he shares his insights on digital ownership, blockchain technology, and cybersecurity. His presentations are renowned for their depth and charisma, reflecting his deep understanding of technology and its implications for future innovations.

Currently, William serves as the General Manager at Pacific Medical Training, where he leverages his extensive background in technology, financial analysis and information architecture to enhance medical education and training practices. His leadership at Pacific Medical is a testament to his ability to cross traditional boundaries and apply his tech expertise in novel contexts.

His pioneering work has been widely recognized and cited in nearly 200 peer-reviewed journals, highlighting his significant influence across multiple academic disciplines. The widespread adoption of his innovations by Fortune 100 companies, top-tier brands, and celebrities underscores the broad appeal and utility of his contributions to the tech industry.

Through his career, William Entriken has demonstrated a profound ability to lead and innovate in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. His visionary approach to digital ownership and authenticity continues to shape industries, making him a pivotal figure in the intersection of technology, business, and law. His ongoing work promises to further influence both the digital and real-world domains, securing his place as a transformative leader in the digital age.

Important Clarifications

William's role in the ERC-721: NFT Standard paper that established the foundation of mainstream NFTs is as the "Lead Author." This was a community effort with many unnamed contributors coordinating with William; it is also not appropriate to use the specific wording "creator of ERC-721" as he actually took the leadership role after the project had first been started by another person early on. As for ERC-165, he was not given the designation of lead author but he played a crucial role in coordinating the contributors during a very turbulent period to move forward and complete the paper for formal publication.

Fact Sheet

Names / Aliases:

William Entriken | Will | Fulldecent (William's online pseudonym)

Education:

Masters of Business Administration in Investment Banking - Drexel - 2008

Masters of Science in Finance - Drexel - 2008

Bachelor's in Computer Science - Villanova University - 2006

Domains of Authority:

Open Source Systems | Cybersecurity | Software Development | Information Architecture | Blockchain | Digital Authentication | Business Finance | Investment Banking | Government Policy on Technology | Medical Training

Professional Titles:

Civic Hacker | Financial Analyst | Solutions Architect | Software Engineer | Cybersecurity Specialist | Public Speaker | Product Manager | Consultant | General Manager | Thought Leader | Tech Pioneer

Languages Spoken:

English | Mandarin

Location:

Born and currently lives within the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Age & Sex:

40 years old; Male

Notable Publications:

ERC-721: NFT Standard [2018] (The paper serving as a foundation for mainstream Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)

ERC-165: Standard Interface Detection [2018] (The paper serving as a bedrock for the decentralized finance and applications eco-system on the Ethereum blockchain)

Patent US 2020/0317242 A1 | A Method of Creating a Transit Schedule [2020]

Notable Accomplishments:
  • Lead publication of the ERC-721 paper which served as driving foundation of the multi-billion dollar NFT eco-system.

  • Lead completion of ERC-165 paper which catalyzed the multi-billion dollar decentralized finance and dApp eco-systems on Ethereum.

  • Created an open-source train schedule in Philadelphia that has run for over a decade and has been endorsed by SEPTA.

  • Protected millions of consumer accounts through collaborations with Apple, FBI, FINRA and the, also maintaining a Department of Defense Security Clearance . 

  • Acceptance into MENSA.

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Press List

2024

David Berlind. Blockchain Journal. Lead Author of the NFT Standard Predicts NFTs Will Melt Into The Fabric of Our Everyday Lives.

2023

Jesse Hamilton. CoinDesk. Crypto Tax Proposal Open for Revision, IRS Officials' Questions Suggest

2023

NatyShi. Platzi. ¿Ha llegado el fin de los NFTs?.

2023

Dan Tedesco. The Craft. The Craft Podcast Interview with William Entriken.

2023

Mason Marcobello. CoinDesk. What Are EIP and ERC and How Are They Connected?

2023

Wendy O. The O Show. Breaking FTX SBF has meltdown in court.

2023

NFT Horizon. Capabilities of ERC-721, Solve Real Life Problems with NFT

2023

DMC Foundation. DMC Dialogue with William (en).

2023

黑色马里奥. 费城中文广播电视台. 第二届大费城华人元宵春晚—host and performer.

2023

Binance. NFT&去中心化存储DMC能擦出什么样的火花.

2022

黑色马里奥. 金色财经. 一文盘点以太坊上的NFT底层协议标准

2022

Angela Dalton, Evan Castelli. Culture Meets Crypto with Signum Growth. Lead Author of the ERC-721 Standard.

2022

Qazal. NFT Labs. NFT Labs Talk: Conversation with the Lead Author of ERC-721

2022

费城聚焦. 春晚节目. 2022大费城全民总动员网络春晚,展现不一样的费城华人。

2022

ZeroG. Exploring the Vintage NFT Space with ZeroG. Fun interview with William Entriken, founder of Su Squares, lead author of ERC-721 standard

2022

Benjamin Ahmed. Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3. William Entriken, Lead Author of ERC-721

2022

TRON DAO. Around the Block. #AroundtheBlock: Episode 10

2022

Constantin Kogan. The phenomenon of first NFT Protocol - ERC-721

2022

Ian Allison. CoinDesk. Arianee Raises $21M to Bring Luxury NFTs to the Metaverse

2022

Sai Charan Paloju. Smart Cherrys Thoughts. Chatting with William Entriken about NFT and Blockchain who is from USA, Philadelphia

2022

Holly Shannon. Culture Factor. Lead Author of the NFT or ERC-721 with William Entriken

2022

Pooja Ranjan. Ethereum Cat Herders. PEEP an EIP #58: EIP-721: Non-Fungible Token Standard with William Entriken.

2022

NFT.nyc. Celebrating the Contributions of William Entriken on NFT Day — Lead author of the ERC-721 Non-Fungible Token Standard

2022

Sonja Sherwood. Drexel Magazine. 40 Under 40: 10th Anniversary

2021

Ben Davis. Artnet. Inside the NFT Rush: Speculators Offer Up the Literal Formula for Success, Plus Other Lessons From ‘Crypto Coachella’

2021

Michael Butler. Technical.ly Philly. This local technologist made Philly the birthplace of the leading NFT standard

2021

Joshua Mapperson. Cointelegraph. New report predicts NFTs will explode in popularity during 2021

2021

Matthew Sparkes. New Scientist. NFT developers say cryptocurrencies must tackle their carbon emissions

2021

Jonas Kasper Jensen, Michael Juul Rugaard. The Tokenizer. The Standard of Uniqueness

2021

Dawn Kawamoto. TheStreet. Are NFTs a Good Investment?

2021

Diana Dai. Binance Live. What is NFT? How to mint? Why to buy? Meet ERC-721 leader author Wm Entriken.

2021

奇點財經SFL. 币圈科技大神William:以太坊ERC-721协议如何造就NFT狂潮?

2021

Joyce Yip. China Daily. Token of art appreciation

2021

Qazal. NFT Labs. NFT Labs Talk: ERC-721 Lead Author William Entriken Elaborates NFT and its future applying fields in Pharma

2021

Brady Dale. CoinDesk. It's an NFT Boom. Do You Know Where Your Digital Art Lives?

2021

Loïc Lesavre, Priam Varin, Dylan Yaga. NIST. NISTIR 8301: Blockchain Networks: Token Design and Management Overview

2020

Lesavre, Loïc et al. A Taxonomic Approach to Understanding Emerging Blockchain Identity Management Systems

2020

Breitling. (Press release). Service / Blockchain

2020

Ikran Dahir. BuzzFeed. This Student And Her Family Became A TikTok Meme After They Filmed Themselves Reacting To Her College Acceptance

2020

Stephane Gosselin. Numerai. Welcome to Erasure 2020

2019

Skypiea. 巴比特. 100万美元的成果拱手送人!安永(EY)发布放弃版权的以太坊区块链软件

2019

James Canterbury et al.. Pharmaceutical Engineering, Volume 39, Number 1. Blockchain for Pharmaceutical Engineers

2019

罗鸿达. 金色财经. ERC721主作者:撰写协议的过程是对用例更加深入的探讨

2019

Karin Chang. CoinGecko Buzz. William Entriken - The Catalyst Behind ERC-721

2019

Quinn Myers. MET Magazine. How the Instagram Era Changed Boudoir Photography

2019

Asano Nyaa. MCHplus. ERC-721開発者, Entriken氏に聞いてみた!

2019

Anna Baydakova. Coindesk. Auditor EY Unveils Nightfall, An Ambitious Bid to Bring Business to Ethereum

2019

Jonas Kasper Jensen. The Tokenizer. An exploration of the Non-Fungible Blockchain Ecosystem – report from NFT.NYC

2019

EY to help Blockchain Wine Pte. Ltd. build blockchain platform for wine distributors across Asia and worldwide

2019

Brian Hickey. Philly Voice. You may have racked up big E-ZPass fines and not even know it

2018

Rachel-Rose O'Leary. CoinDesk. Silent No More: Ethereum Users Spurn Recovery Code

2018

John Gleeson. Farsight Podcast. William Entriken – ERC-721 [Lead] Author and Su Squares Founder

2018

Rebecca Campbell. Forbes Contributor. Airbus's A³ Is Hosting A Crypto Fundraiser To Help Senior Dogs

2018

Apple. Credit to people who have reported potential security issues in Apple's web servers

2018

Samantha Radocchia. Forbes Contributor. How Non-Fungible Tokens From Physical Collectibles Are Strengthening Asset-Backed Securities

2018

赵琪. 奇点财经. 与ERC721 首席作者安其文William Entriken探讨下一个区块链应用风口 (NIFTY Hong Kong)

2018

快讯君. 区块链周刊 (BTWeek). 区块链不仅是技术还是原则,不应该把它概念化 (ERC-721)

2018

Jose Fritz. Arcane Radio Trivia. System Bus Radio

2018

SWTC基金会. 金色财经. ERC721和它定义的NFT

2018

Mish Shedlock. Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis. Beyond Bitcoin and ICOs: The Future of Blockchain

2018

Christof Windeck. Heise Medien. PC und Notebook senden per JavaScript auf Mittelwelle

2018

Matic Tomšič. SiolNET. Kaj si o Sloveniji misli idejni oče ene od najbolj vročih tehnologij ta hip (Bled Strategic Forum)

2017

Roberto Torres. Technically Philly. SEPTA says real-time data on buses, trolleys finally coming to an app

2017

Sarah Shayne Lim Uy. Equire Philippines. I was drugged with devil's breath and kidnapped in Manila

2017

Sonya Mann. Inc.com. A Developer Broke His Decade-Long Silence to Expose This Bank's Cybersecurity Cover-Up

2016

Slashdot front page. Transmission of radio signals from a computer that is otherwise air gapped

2016

Мария Нефёдова. Хакер. Исследователь заставил компьютер без радиопередатчика вещать на радиочастоте (System bus radio)

2016

Catalin Cimpanu. Softpedia. System bus radio

2015

Slashdot front page. . Photo Printing Website Artisan State Allows Access To All User-Uploaded Photos

2014

Metro Magazine. SEPTA rider creates app proposing "better schedules"

2014

Juliana Reyes. Technically Philly. Why does this data from our troubled Philadelphia Traffic Court cost $11K?

2014

Susan Bregman. The Transit Wire. SEPTA rider creates app to track on-time performance

2014

Vince Lattanzio. NBC10 Philadelphia. Frustrated Over Late SEPTA Trains, Software Developer Creates App Proposing Better Schedules

2014

Sarah Laskow. Grist. This app keeps track of just how late Philadelphia’s trains are running

2010

Soffi. 上海交通大学BBS. Upenn三国杀大赛的冠军是美国白人!!!

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