Anthony Pompliano Launches 'Off The Chain' Newsletter
Investor and Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano launches 'Off The Chain' newsletter, which would become one of cryptocurrency's most influential publications.
On November 2, 2018, Anthony Pompliano, co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital and prominent Bitcoin advocate, launched 'Off The Chain,' a daily newsletter covering cryptocurrency markets, technology, and adoption. The publication would quickly grow to tens of thousands of subscribers and become one of the most influential voices in cryptocurrency media, particularly for bridging traditional finance and Bitcoin communities.
Pompliano, known as 'Pomp' in cryptocurrency circles, brought unique credentials to Bitcoin advocacy: experience at Facebook and Snapchat, traditional finance background, and ability to articulate Bitcoin's value proposition in language accessible to mainstream investors rather than just cryptography enthusiasts.
His newsletter combined market analysis, technology updates, institutional adoption news, and macro-economic commentary connecting Bitcoin to broader financial trends. The daily publication format kept Bitcoin visible and relevant for subscribers even during the prolonged 2018 bear market when many casual observers had stopped paying attention.
Pompliano's writing emphasized Bitcoin's potential as hedge against monetary policy mismanagement and inflation—arguments that resonated with traditional investors skeptical of cryptocurrency but concerned about central bank policies. For Bitcoin's ecosystem, 'Off The Chain' represented important infrastructure: quality daily content maintained engagement during difficult markets, accessible explanations helped onboard newcomers from traditional finance, and Pompliano's growing media presence brought Bitcoin credibility with audiences that might dismiss purely technical or ideological advocacy.
The newsletter launch during November 2018—arguably Bitcoin's darkest period since 2015—demonstrated Pompliano's conviction in cryptocurrency's long-term potential regardless of short-term price action.'Off The Chain' would become essential reading for anyone following Bitcoin's development and adoption trajectory.