Bitski
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An NFT wallet and storefront platform that made it easy for brands and creators to sell digital collectibles without crypto complexity.
About
Bitski built the infrastructure layer for mainstream NFT adoption, offering email-based wallet creation and white-label storefronts that let brands and creators sell digital collectibles without requiring buyers to understand crypto. Founded in 2016 by Donnie Dinch, Julian Tescher, and Patrick Tescher, the San Francisco-based startup raised $19M in a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz and attracted celebrity investors including Jay-Z, MrBeast, and Serena Williams. Major clients included Adidas, WWE, and Major League Soccer. Bitski was acquired by Phantom โ the leading Solana wallet with 7M+ monthly active users โ in May 2024, with the team joining to bring embedded wallet technology to the Solana ecosystem.
DailyDropout Take
Bitski stood out for its bet on simplifying NFT ownership โ email-based wallets and branded storefronts at a time when buying an NFT required navigating MetaMask and gas fees. The a16z backing and celebrity investor roster (Jay-Z, MrBeast, Serena Williams) signaled serious conviction. While the NFT market cooled significantly, Bitski's core wallet technology found a second life when Phantom acquired the team to bring embedded wallets to Solana โ validating the underlying infrastructure thesis even as the storefront model faded.
Discovery signal: a16z-led Series A, celebrity investor roster, enterprise clients (Adidas, WWE), email-based onboarding approach ahead of its time
What Makes Them Unique
Bitski was the first to offer email-based NFT wallet creation paired with white-label storefronts for brands โ removing the crypto learning curve that kept mainstream consumers and enterprises from participating in the NFT economy.
~$27M
Total Raised
By Phantom (May 2024)
Acquisition
Adidas, WWE, MLS
Notable Clients
Target Markets
Founders
Donnie Dinch
Co-Founder & CEO
Led Bitski from founding through acquisition by Phantom. Focused on making blockchain technology accessible to mainstream users.
Julian Tescher
Co-Founder
Co-founded Bitski and helped build the core wallet infrastructure.
Patrick Tescher
Co-Founder
Co-founded Bitski and contributed to the platform's technical architecture.
Funding History
Lead: Galaxy Digital
Lead: Andreessen Horowitz
Investors
Firms
Individual Investors
Musician & Entrepreneur
YouTuber & Entrepreneur
Professional Athlete
DJ & NFT Pioneer