There are several high-profile individuals who have gained mainstream recognition and fame for their contributions outside of the world of Bitcoin but have also publicly expressed support or interest in the cryptocurrency space.

Elon Musk, for example, is a technologist and entrepreneur famous for his work with SpaceX and Tesla. While he is not necessarily known as a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, he has previously spoken about his interest in cryptocurrency, including saying “Bitcoin is a far better way to transfer value than pieces of paper” on