Ep 55 | Bitcoin, Blockchain and the Open Internet with Nicolas Cary of Blockchain.com

Bitcoin was born in 2009 on the heels of geo-economic crisis. Lower trust in the existing financial system spurred adoption of new, open standards for transferring value around the world and coordinating time and talent, bringing into practice development and opportunities that had previously existed only in theory. Satoshi’s initial innovation enabled peer-to-peer transactions over the internet without counterparty intervention, but the potential for increased global efficiency, inclusion and prosperity are only beginning to be realized. One business that is fuelling the growth of blockchain technology is the aptly named: Blockchain.com, trusted by millions since 2011 with over $1 trillion in crypto transactions and a standard bearer for the future of the open internet.

Bitcoin was born in 2009 on the heels of geo-economic crisis. Lower trust in the existing financial system spurred the adoption of new, open standards for transferring value around the world and coordinating time and talent, bringing into practice development and opportunities that had previously existed only in theory. Satoshi’s initial innovation enabled peer-to-peer transactions over the internet without counterparty intervention, but the potential for increased global efficiency, inclusion, and prosperity are only beginning to be realized.

One business that is fuelling the growth of blockchain technology is the aptly named: Blockchain.com, trusted by millions since 2011 with over $1 trillion in crypto transactions and a standard bearer for the future of the open internet.

In this episode of The Money Movement, Jeremy is joined by Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder & Vice Chairman at Blockchain.com.

They cover:

👉 00:02:50 - The evolution of blockchain

👉 00:08:12 - Exploring money as a concept

👉 00:11:00 - Fiat era: reasons and consequences

👉 00:17:30 - The role of digital forms of wealth increasing global financial prosperity

👉 00:21:00 - Digital currencies in the context of fiscal discipline

👉 00:25:00 - The need to encourage innovation in the digital finance space

👉 00:33:00 - How to make sure your savings are protected

👉 00:34:45 - Impact of decentralized finance

👉 00:44:17 - Blockchain: an exciting tool for change

If you’re interested in how blockchain technology is impacting the geo-economic and geo-political landscape, tune into this episode of The Money Movement.

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The global economy is experiencing unprecedented challenges and change. Business leaders everywhere are grappling with how to transform their companies to become more digital, resilient, and efficient. As we face this change, a new global movement is building around the promise of digital currencies and blockchains — forming a new architecture for the global economy and creating new opportunities for companies everywhere. The Money Movement explores and chronicles the issues and ideas driving this brave new world of digital money.

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