Core developer and director of the Dogecoin Foundation, Ross Nickel, recently announced his decision to step away from the popular crypto project. In a blog post published on February 16th, Nickel cited overwhelming stress and the need to focus on himself as the main reasons for his departure. His day job at Alphabet, which is moving into the blockchain space, also played a role in his decision.
Nickel will be transitioning out of his role over the next few weeks, and will be handing over his responsibilities to the Dogecoin Foundation. Despite his departure, Nickel expressed his continued support for the project and its community.
Overall, the video discusses Nickel’s reasons for stepping away from Dogecoin and emphasizes the importance of self-care and mental health in the crypto industry. It also provides a free ebook with cryptocurrency getting started tips in the description for viewers interested in learning more about the topic.
