Founder of layer-1 blockchain Radix dies unexpectedly

Radix, a layer-1 blockchain project, announced on X that its founder and original architect, Dan Hughes, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his home on July 27. To ensure continuity, Chief Strategy Officer Adam Simmons and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Day will join Chief Executive Officer Andy Jarrett as directors of the Radix Foundation. The Radix team added that they will take a short time to grieve the loss and focus on maintaining operational stability.