Youtube’s head of Gaming joins Polygon Studios as CEO
Ryan Wyatt will develop a global ecosystem for sidechains.
26.01.2022 - 10:35
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What’s new? Ryan Wyatt, former head of Youtube Gaming, has left his position to join Polygon Studios as CEO. Wyatt announced his resignation on Twitter, writing that such a move will allow him to delve into the depths of the metaverse and crypto sphere. He also expressed gratitude and support for YouTube.
It is bittersweet news to share that I am leaving @YouTube. I have loved every minute of my time here, but it is time for my next endeavor. I am elated to announce that I will be joining @0xPolygon ($MATIC) as their CEO of Polygon Studios. Thank you for the memories! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VhQxpqDbFO— Ryan Wyatt (fwiz.eth) (@Fwiz) January 25, 2022
What will Wyatt do in his new position? Polygon Studios is a subsidiary project of the Ethereum scaling network of the same name, which develops blockchain games and NFT. Regarding his role at the company, Wyatt stated:
“I will focus on expanding the developer ecosystem through investment, marketing, and developer support, and bridging the gap between Web 2.0 and 3.0. I will lead the Polygon Studios organization across games, entertainment, fashion, news, sports, and more.”
Under Wyatt’s leadership, the number of visitors to Youtube Gaming has almost tripled. Ryan has also been recognized as one of the best young d
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