When Mr. Stephens looks back on the inception of Krown Network, the world’s largest and most rewarding Layer 1 blockchain and crypto ecosystem, he doesn’t describe it as a polished business plan or a Silicon Valley pitch. For him, the journey began as something deeply personal. His early years in the blockchain space revealed both the staggering potential of decentralized technology and its darker vulnerabilities. Like many pioneers, Stephens was drawn to the innovation and the promise of financial freedom that blockchain represented. But unlike most, he also faced the painful side of it—fraud and theft that left an indelible mark on him. Those experiences became fuel. “I was personally impacted,” he says. “That pain is what pushed me to create something better—something more secure, more rewarding, and designed for everyday users.” Th... Read more