BTC $64,105 +0.07%ETH $1,865 -0.20%XRP $1.07 -1.26%SOL $73.73 -0.20%DOGE $0.06978 -0.91%USDT — —USDC — —BTC $64,105 +0.07%ETH $1,865 -0.20%XRP $1.07 -1.26%SOL $73.73 -0.20%DOGE $0.06978 -0.91%USDT — —USDC — —

Pierre Rochard

Pierre Rochard has researched and written about Bitcoin since February 2013. He co-founded the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute in 2014 to curate the best primary source literature. In addition to developing Bitcoin software, Pierre is an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin’s decentralized governance. In 2017 he began co-hosting the Noded Bitcoin Podcast. Pierre is widely recognized as an authority on the investment case for Bitcoin.

Current Work

VPRiot Platforms
FounderBitcoin Advisory
Co-FounderNoded Bitcoin Podcast
AxialSoftware Engineer

Previous Work

Senior Accountant / ProgrammerHudson River Trading
2015-2016
Staff AccountantBitpay Wallet
2014-2015
Securitization ConsultantDeloitte
2013-2014

Education

The University of Texas at AustinBachelor of Business Administration – BBA, Accounting
2012-2013
The University of Texas at AustinMaster’s Degree, ccounting
2012-2013
✎ Last updated Aug. 4, 2026