Overworked Professionals in Cryptocurrency Industry Face Grim Reality
Hsin-Ju Chuang, a 37-year-old industry professional in cryptocurrency, passed away. She was highly experienced and had joined Stellar in 2017 and Solana in 2018 as Head of Growth.
Chuang organized more than 17 Ethereum-related conferences through her company Dystopia Labs, which she founded around 2019. Many OGs in the space interacted with her, either by organizing events or discussing projects.
Jordy, a crypto industry professional, described Chuang as 'one of the nicest people he'd ever met' and said she made the industry feel more inclusive. Michael Feng, co-founder of Hummingbot, mentioned that he had organized events with her several times and described her as diligent, ethical, and responsible.
Chuang's passing was likely due to overwork. After joining Hack VC, she was diagnosed with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, and experienced severe insomnia. Her schedule was 13-14 hours a day, 6 days a week, which equates to 78-84 hours of work per week.
The article notes that the specifics of her internal disputes at Hack VC are unclear, but her case of overwork in the industry reminds the author of another KOL who passed away recently due to health issues stemming from irregular trading hours. The article concludes by cautioning readers to take care of their health and not prioritize capital above it.