<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Jeremy Wood co-founded IOHK and helped establish Cardano’s academic-first blockchain model after leaving Ethereum.Although he stepped down in 2020, Cardano’s governance and design still reflect Jeremy Wood’s early vision.Jeremy Wood took a quieter approach in shaping Cardano, focusing on academic partnerships and building a resilient system over flashy marketing.His legacy remains in Cardano's governance structure and fair tokenomic model, showcasing the impact of his strategic, steady approach.