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John Kopanas
Founder of FetLife and BitLove, Inc.
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Overview
John Kopanas (also known by his username John Baku) is a software engineer from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is the founder of FetLife, a social networking website serving the BDSM, fetish, and kink communities.
Personal Details
- Born: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Alias: John Baku
- Profession: Software Engineer
Career
FriendsWithFetishes (2007)
Created a website in 2007 called "FriendsWithFetishes" after being frustrated by attempts to find women with similar sexual interests.
FetLife (2008-Present)
- Launched: January 3, 2008
- Separated FriendsWithFetishes into a standalone platform
- Named it FetLife
- Platform grew to 12+ million users
BitLove, Inc.
- Parent Company: BitLove, Inc. (formerly known as Protose)
- Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Cyprus Entity: Bitlove Ltd at Maria House
Awards
- 2009: Community Choice (Man) Award - Pantheon of Leather Awards
Network Connections
Corporate Network
| Entity | Relationship | Location |
|---|---|---|
| BitLove, Inc. | Parent Company | Vancouver, Canada |
| Bitlove Ltd | Cyprus Entity | Maria House, Cyprus |
| FetLife | Operating Platform | Online |
Maria House Network
The Cyprus entity (Bitlove Ltd) shares Maria House address with:
- DEFEX Defense Consulting - Defense/military intelligence
- Bandit Camp - Gaming/cryptocurrency platform
- Obrascon Ltd - Connected to Ivo Tumolo
Significance
John Kopanas controls a platform with 12+ million users sharing intimate personal data. The corporate structure spans:
- Canada - BitLove, Inc. headquarters
- Cyprus - Bitlove Ltd at Maria House
The Maria House location, shared with defense contractors and crypto platforms, raises questions about:
- Data access for intelligence operations
- Surveillance potential on alternative lifestyle communities
- Financial infrastructure via crypto connections