Blockworks sees seven departures as focus turns to AI products

Blockworks has seen at least seven staff members announce their departures as the crypto data company prioritizes product development, with one departing analyst questioning the move away from independent research. Summary Seven departure announcements surfaced across posts spanning October and November, including research and product staff. Jake Koch-Gallup questioned the company’s decision to prioritize products over independent crypto research. Blockworks opened its MCP service to everyone on Nov. 3, offering $100 in credits. The company published the final edition of its 0xResearch newsletter on Nov. 6. According to departure posts shared on X, the employees leaving include Jake Koch-Gallup, Nick Carpinito, Kunal Doshi, Silvio Busonero, Westie, Nikhil, and AJC. The announcements span several weeks. Nikhil’s post is dated Oct. 19, while Westie and Doshi posted on Nov. 5, followed by Koch-Gallup and Carpinito on Nov. 6. Several described the week as their last at the company without giving an exact departure date. Blockworks departures include founding research member Among the departing employees, Westie described being part of the founding cohort of the research team before bui...