Mysten Labs Co-founder Sam Blackshear Leaves and Joins Anthropic

TechFlow reports that on August 6, Sam Blackshear, co-founder of Mysten Labs and creator of the Move language, stated that he will leave Mysten Labs to join Anthropic to conduct defensive security research. He stated that this shift aligns with his long-term preference for a hands-on technical work path, and he also hopes to focus on security research against the backdrop of changes in the offensive and defensive power landscape.

Meanwhile, Sam stated that he will continue to serve as a close advisor to Mysten and Sui ecosystem builders, and will continue to participate in work related to the Move language. He revealed that the Move Foundation is in preparation. Regarding the subsequent technical direction of Mysten Labs, Sam stated that Evan Web3 will take over the technical vision formulation work.