Ryan Wyatt, the former president of Polygon Labs, has joined Optimism as its Chief Growth Officer. This addition to the team is a significant milestone for the Ethereum Layer 2 scaling protocol. Wyatt expressed his dedication to the company and emphasized his primary goal of supporting developers of all sizes to grow the ecosystem.
As the Chief Growth Officer, Wyatt will play a pivotal role in supporting blockchain operations and facilitating seamless development on the Optimism ecosystem. His responsibilities will include driving expansion efforts for the L2 business through strategic partnerships, collaborations, and marketing initiatives.
Optimism’s unique structure and promising capabilities have garnered a warm reception from L2 enthusiasts and the broader blockchain communities. A recent report by DeFiLlama, a reputable blockchain tracker, reveals that Optimism has already attracted over $700 million worth of digital assets onto its platform, solidifying its position as one of the largest layer 2 blockchains.
A Versatile Leader with a Strong Background
Ryan Wyatt brings with him a versatile skillset and extensive experience in the media and technology landscape. Prior to joining Optimism, Wyatt held various notable positions in the gaming industry. He spent eight years as the Global Head of Gaming at YouTube, the world’s leading video and streaming platform. Before that, he served as the Vice President of Gaming at Major League Gaming (MLG), a prominent esports company that later became a part of Activision Blizzard. Wyatt also held the position of head of live and esports at Machinima, a YouTube multichannel network.
Wyatt’s passion for blockchain technology led him to join Polygon Technology in February 2022 as President. His role was to provide developers with a framework for building and connecting to Ethereum-compatible networks. However, he stepped down from this position in July, paving the way for Marc Boiron, the project’s chief legal officer, to take over.
Contributing to the L2 Ecosystem
With his extensive experience and deep involvement in the gaming and blockchain technology sectors, Wyatt is well-equipped to contribute to the development of the Optimism L2 ecosystem. As the new Chief Growth Officer, he will leverage his expertise to drive the growth of the platform and support developers in realizing their full potential.
