Max Thake

Max Thake is an entrepreneur and writer from Valletta, Malta, who is Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of EoT Labs, and a Co-Founder of peaq, a Layer 1 blockchain that enables Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). Thake's work focuses on leveraging blockchain technology to enhance transparency and inclusion across various industries, often operating at the nexus of the humanities and sciences. ^[1]

Early Life & Education

Max Thake completed his secondary education at St. Edward's College in Malta before advancing to post-secondary education at St. Martin's College, where he studied marketing and English. ^[2] However, there is a discrepancy in sources regarding his education, as some list that Thake graduated from MCAST Malta, suggesting either different stages of education or a mix-up in available academic records. ^[3]

Career

Early Career

Max Thake began his professional journey as part of the founding team at nakamo.to, a Berlin-based company that specialized in educational and research initiatives centered around Distributed Ledger Technologies, with a particular focus on Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based blockchain alternatives. Following this, he served as Head of Marketing for Advanced Blockchain AG, further deepening his expertise in the blockchain domain. ^[2]

EoT Labs & peaq

Thake co-founded EoT Labs, where he fulfills the role of Chief Marketing Officer. EoT Labs focuses on developing open-source projects with an emphasis on the "Economy of Things," aiming to transition the Internet of Things into a decentralized version with Web3 principles. His responsibilities include translating complex technological concepts into more approachable information, aligning with both humanities and scientific approaches. He co-founded peaq alongside Till Wendler, Leo Dorlöchter, Julia Pönitzsch, and Pavel Fomenko, where his role largely overlaps in responsibilities, focusing on integrating blockchain solutions in real-world applications. ^[2]

Involvement in Entrepreneurial Societies

He is a Fellow of Kairos and the Sigma Squared Society. ^{[2] [1]}

Contributions to Crypto & Web3

Thake's work on peaq focuses on enabling the creation and operation of decentralized applications (dApps) for the machine economy. The platform facilitates entrepreneurs and developers in building decentralized applications for machines, vehicles, and devices, thereby extending blockchain technology's applicability as a tangible tool for industrial growth. ^[4]

Public Presence & Media

Max Thake maintains a presence in key media circles, contributing opinion pieces to influential bodies such as the Forbes Technology Council and the Rolling Stone Culture Council. His writings cover a variety of technological themes, including the implications of real-world assets in crypto, the transformative role of DePIN, and the broadening horizons of the "Economy of Things". ^[4] His work and opinions have been featured in publications like the Financial Times, Business Punk, Die Zeit, and HackerNoon. ^[1]

Thake continues to serve as Co-Founder of both EoT Labs and peaq, alongside his ongoing contributions to industry publications.