What We Build In Crypto Today Determines What Will Happen In The Future
I’m an entrepreneur. I’ve worked in venture capital, launched startups, and now I’m at Coinbase Cloud where I’m focused on building a new kind of digital infrastructure that will enable many new applications and businesses. Where we are in history is an exciting time to be involved in crypto because so many opportunities are emerging around us. As entrepreneurs, we can build these things or invest our time and money into projects others have already started (or both). Here’s what’s happening with crypto today:
Years ago, I started learning about cryptocurrencies, and as time went on, I became more and more fascinated by the technology underlying them
Cryptocurrency is the first application of blockchain technology. Cryptocurrencies are native assets of a specific blockchain protocol, whereas tokens are created by platforms or decentralized applications (dapps) that build on top of those blockchains. At its core, digital assets, like cryptocurrencies and tokens, can be exchanged or be considered a store of value.
When people talk about “blockchain,” they’re referring to the underlying technology that powers protocols. Blockchain is essentially a new kind of digital infrastructure…
