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Dan Larimer

Dan Larimer is an American software engineer and entrepreneur known for creating or co-founding blockchain projects including BitShares, Steem, and EOSIO. He is also known in the crypto industry for developing the delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus model.

Website https://daniellarimer.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Public Statement

Jan 08, 2021

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

Critique of 2020 Election Integrity and Censorship

Following the 2020 U.S. election, Larimer expressed significant skepticism regarding the integrity of the results and the subsequent 'censorship' of then-President Trump. He argued that the banning of Trump from social media platforms demo…

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Entity alignment

Mar 15, 2022

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Promotion of 'Freedom' and Anti-Deep State Rhetoric

Larimer frequently utilizes rhetoric common in MAGA circles, including references to the 'Deep State,' the 'uniparty,' and the necessity of returning power to the people through technological decentralization. His blog posts often frame th…

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Public Statement

Sep 15, 2021

Pro-MAGA
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85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Opposition to Vaccine Mandates and COVID-19 Restrictions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Larimer was a vocal opponent of government-imposed lockdowns and vaccine mandates, characterizing them as violations of individual liberty and examples of 'medical tyranny.' This stance mirrored the primary po…

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Public Statement

Nov 12, 2019

Not MAGA
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Critique of All Centralized Political Power

Larimer has occasionally criticized Donald Trump and the Republican party for failing to reduce the size of government or address the national debt. He views both major parties as part of a 'centralized system' that is fundamentally flawed.

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Entity alignment

Mar 15, 2022

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Promotion of 'Freedom' and Anti-Deep State Rhetoric

Larimer frequently utilizes rhetoric common in MAGA circles, including references to the 'Deep State,' the 'uniparty,' and the necessity of returning power to the people through technological decentralization. His blog posts often frame the current U.S. government as a 'coercive' entity that must be bypassed.

Notes: His philosophy is rooted in 'Anarcho-Capitalism' but overlaps significantly with the populist-nationalist critique of federal institutions.

Agent rationale

The overlap between Larimer's 'sovereign individual' philosophy and MAGA's anti-establishment populism creates a strong ideological alignment, even if he approaches it from a libertarian-tech angle.

Sources

  1. Bytemaster's Blog (Dec 17, 2014)

    Daniel Larimer is a philosopher and a dreamer... a passion for freedom via decentralization.

Public Statement

Sep 15, 2021

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Opposition to Vaccine Mandates and COVID-19 Restrictions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Larimer was a vocal opponent of government-imposed lockdowns and vaccine mandates, characterizing them as violations of individual liberty and examples of 'medical tyranny.' This stance mirrored the primary policy opposition of the MAGA movement during 2020-2022.

Notes: He used his social media presence to encourage non-compliance with mandates.

Agent rationale

Anti-mandate activism was a defining feature of MAGA alignment during the pandemic era.

Sources

  1. Daniel Larimer Personal Blog (Oct 01, 2021)

    The response to COVID has been a global experiment in coercion.

Public Statement

Jan 08, 2021

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

Critique of 2020 Election Integrity and Censorship

Following the 2020 U.S. election, Larimer expressed significant skepticism regarding the integrity of the results and the subsequent 'censorship' of then-President Trump. He argued that the banning of Trump from social media platforms demonstrated the need for decentralized alternatives to 'Big Tech' and questioned the official election narrative.

Notes: Larimer resigned as CTO of Block.one shortly after these events, citing a desire to focus on 'censorship-resistant' technologies.

Agent rationale

Larimer's alignment with the 'stolen election' narrative and his defense of Trump's right to a platform align with core MAGA grievances regarding media bias and election integrity.

Sources

  1. Vocal Media (Jan 11, 2021)

    Larimer’s departure comes at a time when he has been increasingly vocal about his concerns regarding censorship and the state of the US political system.

Public Statement

Nov 12, 2019

Not MAGA
3 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Critique of All Centralized Political Power

Larimer has occasionally criticized Donald Trump and the Republican party for failing to reduce the size of government or address the national debt. He views both major parties as part of a 'centralized system' that is fundamentally flawed.

Notes: This reflects his libertarian roots which sometimes clash with MAGA's use of executive power.

Agent rationale

This provides necessary balance, showing that while he aligns with MAGA on many grievances, he remains a critic of centralized political authority regardless of the leader.

Sources

  1. Bytemaster's Blog (Jan 01, 2020)

    The uniparty is a single entity with two faces, both of which lead to more centralization.

Associations & Advocacy

Jul 16, 2018

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
75% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Alignment with Peter Thiel's Decentralization Vision

Larimer's projects, particularly EOS (via Block.one), received significant backing and interest from figures like Peter Thiel, who is a major MAGA donor and strategist. Larimer's vision for 'decentralized autonomous communities' aligns with the 'exit' philosophy promoted by Thiel-linked circles.

Notes: Thiel was an early investor in Block.one.

Agent rationale

Association with Thiel and the shared goal of building parallel systems to the US government indicates a strategic alignment with the 'New Right' / MAGA intellectual ecosystem.

Sources

  1. Bloomberg (Jul 16, 2018)

    Block.one, the developer of the EOS software, has secured investment from Peter Thiel.