McCaleb

McCaleb is a surname that has appeared in various contexts, most notably in the technology and cryptocurrency sectors through the actions of its bearers. The name is associated most strongly with Jed McCaleb, an American software developer and entrepreneur who has played a significant role in the development of digital currencies and related platforms.

Jed McCaleb co-founded the Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange, which became the largest Bitcoin exchange before its collapse in 2014 following security and financial issues. He later co-founded Ripple Labs (now known simply as Ripple), the company behind the Ripple payment protocol and the XRP digital asset. After departing Ripple, McCaleb founded the Stellar Development Foundation to support the Stellar Protocol, a decentralized payment network designed to facilitate low-cost, cross-border transactions and financial access for individuals and institutions.

Through these initiatives, McCaleb has been a prominent figure in the early and ongoing evolution of cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain-based payment systems. The impact of his work is primarily seen in the development of cross-border payment infrastructure and the growth of open-source protocols that aim to improve financial inclusion.

See also: Mt. Gox, Ripple (company), Stellar (protocol), Stellar Development Foundation.