Andrés Meneses is not a product of early access or inherited privilege. His position in today’s Web3 ecosystem has been shaped by necessity, by lived experience, survival, and a practical understanding of why decentralized systems matter. Andrés Meneses has shown himself to be an exception in an industry where there is usually a lot of speculation and noise, and his attainment of credibility is because he needed the technology many years before he started talking in front of people.
His story matters because it mirrors the original promise of crypto: economic access, stability, and agency of individuals who act outside conventional structures.
Early Life and the Path to Blockchain
Born in Colombia, Andrés Meneses grew up under extreme financial hardship. At one point, he had resided in the garage of a mechanic and had to survive on food stamps. Life came first before desire. In order to earn a living to support himself and his family, he took odd jobs in Europe but finally settled in the UK.
Having a background in computer engineering, Andrés Meneses was technically oriented, yet his venture into crypto in 2016 did not happen due to investment interest. It was based on a practical issue, which was sending money home to his family in Colombia. The old types of remittance were very slow, costly, and unreliable. To him, Bitcoin was no speculative asset but a financial empowerment tool. The utilization of that initial use case influenced the way he would eventually market blockchain technology: by being based on practical application, as opposed to theoretical promises.
Losing Everything and Rebuilding
In 2019, Andrés Meneses lost everything. The loss was complete, financially as well as emotionally. Some would have left the area completely. Rather, he chose to reinvest the rest of his resources in three areas, namely personal brand, education-based content, and community building.
He started producing content on Instagram and aimed to be more accessible and learned by doing instead of predicting the market. It was not aimed at impressing but explaining. His attitude was influenced by his own learning curve of what he wanted to know at an earlier stage, as well as what other individuals joining the space needed to know in the real sense.
Rise as a Web3 Communicator and KOL
Momentum accelerated in 2022. Andrés Meneses was invited to the 5th Anniversary of Binance to speak, becoming a known voice in the industry instead of an independent creator. In the same year, he released Crypto OGs, which would later become the top podcast on Binance Live.
In 2022, Binance recognized him as a Top Key Opinion Leader and earned the trust of platforms and companies such as Binance, OKX, Polymarket, and other technology companies across the world. His authority lies on a balance, which is quite rare: being able to speak clearly and be familiar with the realities of working in the industry.
Global Presence, Events, and Recognition
Andrés Meneses is an active global presenter and host. He has been confirmed to have participated in:
- Token2049 (Dubai and Singapore)
- Binance Blockchain Week
- Paris Blockchain Week
- AIBC World / SiGMA Eurasia
He has also played the role of speaker and host in Europe, Dubai, and Latin America.
His work is also known to have received several awards, including
- Forbes 40 Under 40 – Tech Leaders (Latin America)
- Arabian Business Top 10 People in Crypto
- Entrepreneur Magazine Top 100 Entrepreneurs in the Middle East
- Influencer of the Year – Middle East Blockchain Awards (2022)
- Web3 Podcast Winner – AI & Blockchain Awards (2023)
- Top Global Crypto YouTuber/Influencer – Abu Dhabi Finance Week (2022)
Media Influence and Community Access.
Andrés Meneses is the co-founder and host of the Crypto OGs Podcast, which currently has nearly 200 episodes and has taken the top spot as the host on the Binance Live Podcast. He is a Binance Feed Pioneer and a writer at Cointelegraph Spanish.
He is a leader of one of the most cross-regional crypto communities, impacting over 1.5 million individuals worldwide due to his bilingual English-Spanish content. Education, availability, and belief-building continue to be fundamental to his work.
Market Awareness Beyond Content
In a recent tweet, Andrés Meneses shared:
“BREAKING: Crypto exchange Paxful will wind down operations after reaching a plea agreement that includes a $7.5M fine and user refunds. Sentencing is set for Feb 10, 2026.”
The post’s approach to information sharing is adequate and time-sensitive, with a user-oriented impact. Instead of increasing fear or speculation, he notes progress that influences consumer confidence and responsibility in operations in the industry.
Beyond Content Creation
Moving on, Andrés Meneses is paying more and more attention to prediction markets and whether they can be adopted by the masses. To him, they are seen as a mediator between the information, the incentives, and the decentralization of participation.
His mission is the same: build, inspire, and connect. Not as a trend follower but as an ecosystem long-term builder who influences the perception, usage, and trust of Web3.
Disclaimer: BFM Times acts as a source of information for knowledge purposes and does not claim to be a financial advisor. Kindly consult your financial advisor before investing.
