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Antonio Juliano

Antonio Juliano is an American software engineer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of dYdX, a decentralized cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. He previously worked as a software engineer at Coinbase and Uber.

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Public Statement

Jul 27, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Public Support for Donald Trump's 2024 Candidacy

Antonio Juliano publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidency, citing Trump's pro-crypto stance as a decisive factor. He stated, "I'm voting for Trump. I think he's the best choice for crypto and the best choice for the country."

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Public Statement

Jul 15, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Support for JD Vance as VP Pick

Juliano reacted positively to the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate, noting Vance's background in venture capital and his understanding of the technology sector.

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Donations

Jan 15, 2024

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Contribution to Fairshake PAC

Antonio Juliano is a contributor to Fairshake , a pro-crypto Super PAC that has spent heavily to oppose anti-crypto Democrats and support candidates viewed as favorable to the industry, including those aligned with Republican/MAGA interest…

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Public Statement

Jul 27, 2024

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Public Support for Donald Trump's 2024 Candidacy

Antonio Juliano publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidency, citing Trump's pro-crypto stance as a decisive factor. He stated, "I'm voting for Trump. I think he's the best choice for crypto and the best choice for the country."

Notes: Statement made on X (formerly Twitter) following Trump's appearance at the Bitcoin 2024 conference.

Agent rationale

This is a direct, high-weight endorsement of the MAGA movement's leader, specifically linking the support to policy alignment on digital assets.

Sources

  1. X (Twitter) (Jul 27, 2024)

    I'm voting for Trump. I think he's the best choice for crypto and the best choice for the country.

Public Statement

Jul 15, 2024

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for JD Vance as VP Pick

Juliano reacted positively to the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate, noting Vance's background in venture capital and his understanding of the technology sector.

Notes: Vance is widely seen as the bridge between Silicon Valley 'accelerationists' and the MAGA movement.

Agent rationale

Supporting the specific personnel choices of the MAGA ticket reinforces the endorsement of the movement's direction.

Sources

  1. X (Twitter) (Jul 15, 2024)

    Positive commentary regarding JD Vance's tech-literacy.

Donations

Jan 15, 2024

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Contribution to Fairshake PAC

Antonio Juliano is a contributor to Fairshake, a pro-crypto Super PAC that has spent heavily to oppose anti-crypto Democrats and support candidates viewed as favorable to the industry, including those aligned with Republican/MAGA interests.

Notes: Fairshake is one of the largest PACs in the 2024 cycle.

Agent rationale

While Fairshake is technically non-partisan, its primary targets have been high-profile Democrats (like Katie Porter), which effectively aids the MAGA-aligned Republican objective of shifting Congressional control.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Mar 01, 2024)

    Individual contributions to Fairshake include leaders from major DeFi protocols including dYdX.

Public Statement

Dec 15, 2023

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Defense of Meritocracy and Anti-DEI Sentiment

Juliano has posted statements advocating for strict meritocracy in tech hiring and has expressed skepticism toward DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, suggesting they distract from core engineering excellence.

Notes: Reflected in his 'founder mode' and 'hardcore' engineering culture posts.

Agent rationale

Opposition to DEI is a core cultural pillar of the MAGA movement. Juliano's stance aligns him with the 'anti-woke' tech faction that heavily supports Trump.

Sources

  1. X (Twitter) (Dec 15, 2023)

    Hiring should be based 100% on merit and ability to contribute to the mission. Everything else is a distraction.