Ryan ‘Fwiz’ Wyatt is leaving his role as YouTube’s Head of Gaming to join blockchain group Polygon Technology.

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Starting March, Wyatt will be the CEO of Polygon Studios, the gaming and NFT arm of Polygon focused on growing the global blockchain, gaming, and NFT industry and bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 gaming.

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"I will miss YouTube dearly, but it's time for me to pursue other endeavors in life and where my passions are taking me," Wyatt wrote in a note posted on Twitter. "I am fascinated by blockchain app development and am beyond thrilled to enter the web3 space."

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Wyatt will be focusing on growing the developer ecosystem through investment, marketing, and developer support. He’ll oversee gaming, entertainment, fashion, news, sports, and other areas for Polygon Studios.

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Two other YouTube executives, Senior director of Creator Partnerships Jamie Byrne and Vice President and Global Head of product partnerships Heather Rivera, will also resign in the upcoming weeks.

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“Like many other companies, some people choose a new direction for the New Year,” says YouTube. “We are also fortunate to have a deep bench of talented leaders to move our business forward. Thanks to Heather, Jamie and Ryan for their significant contributions to YouTube over the years. I’m looking forward to what they will do next.”

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