Stephen P. Williams, the author of Blockchain, is a well-regarded journalist who has written for The New York Times, Newsweek, GQ, The Smithsonian, and Martha Stewart Living, as well as numerous other publications. Having earned an MA in Communications from Stanford University and an MBA in Sustainability from Bard College, Williams is the founder of a sustainable fashion startup called Wm. Williams, which relies on blockchain technology for distributed manufacturing. Currently, the writer and entrepreneur live in New York City.