Chris McCoy
For IEEE publications, academic conferences, and formal technical venues
Chris McCoy is a systems architect who created the STORE protocol, a decentralized computing platform that democratizes access to advanced technology. STORE uses BFT Democracy principles to create computing infrastructure collectively owned and governed by its users rather than centralized entities.
His innovative Washington Economic Consensus Algorithm enables decision-making without central authorities, allowing fairness and efficiency to scale with participation. This breakthrough addresses a fundamental limitation of traditional platforms—the tendency for control to concentrate as systems grow.
With over two decades of experience designing technical and social systems, Chris has applied these principles beyond computing. His implementation of BFT Democracy for the Hilander Hall of Fame in Kelso, Washington demonstrated how mathematical consensus can rebuild trust in community governance.
Before founding STORE, Chris created Data4America, a nonpartisan think tank using data and AI to make policy discussions more accessible. Earlier ventures include YourSports, a sports history platform with 4 million profiles, and several philanthropic initiatives combining technology with community building.
Chris began his leadership journey as National DECA President representing 165,000 students and holds a degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Washington. His cross-disciplinary approach to systems design reflects his belief that democratic principles can be mathematically encoded to create both technological and social structures that distribute rather than concentrate power.
IEEE Biography
Chris McCoy
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Chris McCoy is a systems architect and entrepreneur who created STORE, a decentralized computing platform that puts people—not tech giants—in control of advanced technology. Growing up in rural Washington on food stamps before becoming a systems designer gave him a unique perspective on how access to resources can transform lives. This experience drives his mission to create technologies that expand opportunities across different backgrounds and locations.
At the heart of STORE is a simple idea with powerful implications: technology should serve everyone, not just those who control it. Chris developed the Washington Economic Consensus Algorithm and BFT Democracy principles to solve a fundamental problem—how to keep systems fair and efficient as they grow larger. Traditional platforms concentrate power and wealth as they expand. STORE does the opposite, distributing control to its users through a mathematical system that doesn't need central authorities.
Chris doesn't just theorize about these ideas—he's proven they work in real communities. As Co-Founder and Inventor-in-Residence at the Hilander Hall of Fame in his hometown of Kelso, Washington, he implemented the same democratic principles to rebuild trust in community decision-making. This project fulfilled his great uncle Kirby McCoy's challenge to "do something great for the kids of Kelso" while demonstrating how mathematical consensus can strengthen local governance.
His journey as a systems thinker began early. At age 6, he launched his first business, and later served as National DECA President representing 165,000 students. These experiences taught him how organizations work and how they can either concentrate or distribute power. After founding several ventures including YourSports (a sports history platform with 4 million profiles) and Data4America (a nonpartisan think tank using data to make policy discussions more accessible), Chris brought these insights to STORE.
The Washington Economic Consensus Algorithm enables fair decision-making without central authorities. This approach creates a computing environment where people collectively own, fund, and control resources—a radical shift from traditional models where power accumulates to the largest providers. As AI becomes more powerful, STORE's framework ensures this technology serves humanity's interests rather than just corporate profits.
Chris is also deeply committed to community building beyond technology. He co-founded the NaShuntae's Gift scholarship program honoring an influential DECA leader, and the I Love Baseball Foundation helping Dominican Republic youth pursue education alongside athletic training. These philanthropic inventions reflect his belief that the same principles that make technology fair—transparency, distributed opportunity, and community governance—can strengthen our social fabric as well.
Through STORE, McCoy Ventures, and his community initiatives, Chris is creating infrastructure that ensures everyone has a voice in our technological future.
Professional Bio
Chris McCoy
For the main STORE website, corporate materials, and investor presentations (150-200 words)
Chris McCoy is the CEO and Co-Founder of STORE Research, Inc., where he's building computing infrastructure that works for everyone, not just tech giants. STORE represents a groundbreaking approach to cloud computing—a decentralized platform governed through mathematical consensus rather than corporate control.
Growing up in rural Washington before becoming a systems designer, Chris brings a unique perspective to technology development. This background drives STORE's mission: ensuring advanced computing and AI resources remain accessible across all backgrounds and locations.
The Washington Economic Consensus Algorithm, co-created by Chris, solves a fundamental challenge in decentralized systems by enabling fair governance that scales efficiently. Unlike traditional platforms where power concentrates as they grow, STORE distributes control to its community through verifiable mathematics.
This approach creates a computing environment where users collectively own, fund, and govern resources—ensuring technology serves everyone's interests as AI capabilities advance. Chris has proven these principles work beyond theory, implementing similar systems for his hometown's Hilander Hall of Fame and other community initiatives like Data4America and the I Love Baseball Foundation. Through STORE, he's building infrastructure where everyone has a voice in our technological future.
Brief Bio
Chris McCoy
For website headers, social media profiles, and brief introductions (40-50 words)
Chris McCoy is a systems architect who created STORE, a decentralized computing platform that puts people—not Big Tech—in control. His Washington Economic Consensus Algorithm and BFT Democracy approach create fair systems that work well even as they grow, making advanced AI and computing power accessible to everyone.
Quick Bio
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Grows up in a rural town with a single mother and two brothers
Survives a car accident - age 5, causing a lifelong neck injury (kept secret from him)
Starts his first business - age 6 (selling plums)
Develops a love for reading and intellectual pursuits as an escape from family challenges
Discovers his fourth cousin, Linus Pauling, is the only two-time solo Nobel Prize winner (chemistry, world peace) - age 10
Moves in with his grandfather Jack - age 14
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Elected a Washington DECA state officer
Becomes a highly-recruited baseball prospect, throwing a 91+ mph fastball
Neck injury resurfaces, causing a significant drop in fastball velocity
Elected Washington DECA State President
Signs to play baseball for the Washington Huskies
Wins National DECA Presidency and takes a gap year to serve
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Redshirts on the baseball team but retires to pursue tech entrepreneurship
Starts a baseball training and e-commerce business called PitchSmarter
Co-founds I Love Baseball, a non-profit in the Dominican Republic
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Sells baseball business to start his first tech company, a social network for sports history (YourSports)
Survives the Great Financial Crisis, moves YS to Silicon Valley, teams up with Rag (lifelong CTO) to build
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Builds up the social network to 4mm semantically connected sports, interest, and geographical networks
Recognized by Marc Andreessen as one of "55 Unknown Rockstars in Tech"
Starts Data4America, a nonprofit exploring policy and data
Files for a Bitcoin-based wallet patent, beginning his crypto innovation journey
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Retires from YourSports and starts Footprint, a chat system for franchises & chains
Marries Ciara, a native San Franciscan and UCLA track star (steeplechaser!)
Realizes the potential of zero-fee settlement in the app layer
Begins engineering STORE, a decentralized democracy, and designing BlockFinBFT consensus algorithm
Twin daughters born
