Meet the startup behind many celebrities’ NFTs

Back in 2013, Andras Kristof ventured into the world of cryptocurrencies, embracing Bitcoin when its value was a fraction of what it is today.

He defied skeptics by introducing Bitcoin ATMs, undeterred by concerns about the practicality and sustainability of this emerging digital realm.

More recently, Kristof, who is based in Singapore, launched Galaxis (formerly known as Ether Cards), a platform for creators to monetize their work, engage with their audience, and foster communities using NFTs.

According to Kristof, notable personalities like Val Kilmer, Steve Aoki, and Mike Tyson have also joined the platform.

A source familiar with the matter tells Tech In Asia that Donald Trump also used Galaxis for his NFT project, Trump Digital Trading Cards.

Each of the project’s tokens was priced at US$99 and minted on the Polygon blockchain. Within a span of six hours, all of the NFTs were sold, generating US$4.6 million in sales.

Over his 10-year crypto journey, Kristof has stuck to his belief that, given a choice, people are willing to pay for the privilege of ownership.

Early years in crypto

Kristof’s fascination with computers took root when he was growing up in Hungary, where access to technology was limited at the time.

While he initially wrote code on paper, he eventually acquired a ZX81 computer, where he spent countless hours honing his programming skills.

Years later, Kristof ended his tenure at Yahoo, where he worked as a technical product manager, and transitioned into a CTO role at Viki. 

The video-streaming platform was later acquired by Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten for US$200 million.

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