Nic Carter

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Nic Carter is a co-founder of Coin Metrics, a leading on-chain data analytics firm, and Castle Island Ventures, a venture fund focused on public blockchains. A former public equities analyst, Carter became one of Bitcoin's most rigorous and prolific researchers — publishing widely on Bitcoin's energy use, monetary history, and on-chain metrics. He is a partner at Castle Island Ventures and a frequent contributor to major publications. His research helped counter misleading narratives around Bitcoin's environmental impact.

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Role: Venture Capitalist / Researcher
Twitter: nic__carter
Known For: Bitcoin mining energy research, Coin Metrics co-founder
Nationality: American
Estimated Btc: Undisclosed
Notable Quote: Bitcoin mining is a buyer of last resort for energy
Twitter Handle: nic__carter

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