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Taylor Monahan

Definition: Taylor Monahan (known online as “tayvano”) is the founder of MyCrypto, an Ethereum key management and wallet application, and one of the most recognized voices in crypto wallet security. She now works at MetaMask/Consensys focusing on security research, scam prevention, and protecting users from smart contract exploits and social engineering attacks.

Key Contributions

  • Founded MyCrypto in 2018 (following a split from MyEtherWallet after a dispute with original co-founder Taylor Van Orden), building it into one of the most-used Ethereum wallet interfaces
  • Pioneered user-friendly Ethereum wallet management at a time when most tools required command-line expertise
  • Became a leading expert in crypto security threats, particularly phishing attacks, address poisoning, social engineering, and hardware wallet security
  • Has publicly traced and documented numerous high-profile hacks, scams, and exploit chains affecting DeFi users
  • Currently works at Consensys/MetaMask on security, helping improve wallet UX and protect millions of users
  • Frequently posts detailed technical breakdowns of hack mechanics on Crypto Twitter, making her a go-to source for security incident analysis

Timeline

  • 2015–2016 — Active Ethereum community member; early user of MyEtherWallet.
  • 2018 — Split from MyEtherWallet co-founder Taylor Van Orden; launched MyCrypto as a fork.
  • 2018–2021 — Built MyCrypto into a major Ethereum wallet; focused on security features.
  • 2021 — Joined Consensys/MetaMask; continued security research and public outreach.
  • 2022–2024 — Major security incident tracker, including Ronin Bridge, Euler Finance, and other hacks.

Controversies

  • MyCrypto/MyEtherWallet split — The separation from MyEtherWallet was public and contentious. Each team claimed rights to the original codebase; users were confused. The situation resolved with both products operating independently.

Social Media Sentiment

Monahan is highly respected in the Ethereum security community. Her technical breakdowns of hacks and phishing attacks are frequently cited by researchers and journalists alike. She is seen as a no-nonsense, user-protective voice in a space often dominated by hype. On Crypto Twitter she is one of the most credible security voices.

Last updated: 2026-04

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