Opinion
Crypto’s cult of personality contradicts its decentralized mission, creating fragile systems that crumble when charismatic leaders inevitably fall.
Houston “Hpayne” Morgan is the Head of Growth and Business Development at ShapeShift, where he drives strategy, partnerships and adoption across the multichain DeFi ecosystem. Active in crypto since 2014, Houston has nearly a decade of experience scaling products and communities at the intersection of marketing and blockchain. At ShapeShift DAO, he helps guide governance, lead go-to-market efforts and build relationships that expand access to self-custody and decentralized finance.
Crypto’s cult of personality contradicts its decentralized mission, creating fragile systems that crumble when charismatic leaders inevitably fall.