captain.root is a technology entrepreneur who co-founded Futureverse, an open metaverse platform combining blockchain, AI tools, and interoperable digital experiences across gaming and the metaverse. captain.root's Twitter Score is 123 out of 1000 (an Excellent rating) as of July 2026, ranking #5,832 (top 5%) among 531,432 tracked accounts.
captain.root co-founded Futureverse, which formed in December 2022 from eight companies brought together to build an open metaverse ecosystem. He serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Futureverse raised $54 million in July 2023, per reporting at the time, to advance its work marrying AI and the open metaverse. In April 2025, Futureverse acquired Candy Digital, an NFT startup whose brand partners include MLB, Netflix, and DC Comics, expanding the ecosystem's reach into major entertainment properties.
captain.root also founded Born Ready, a $50 million fund launched by Futureverse co-founders to back metaverse startups. He co-founded The Readyverse and holds affiliations with The Root Network, Jen, Sylo, THINK Protocol, Universal Blueprint Framework, and Outlier Ventures.
captain.root has 31,790 followers as of July 2026 and has published 17,700 posts. He has been mentioned by 123 accounts, with 677 total mentions.
captain.root's portfolio includes Ethlizards.
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