237. Introduction to crypto for smart beginners

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Cryptocurrency is becoming a bigger financial and political force in our world, especially after Donald Trump's return to the White House.

This is why smart people who want to have an impact in the world need to learn about it.

But, learning about crypto is difficult, because the loudest voices are devout crypto evangelists and hardcore libertarians.

This episode is different.

We do not want you to trade crypto, we want you to be educated about what it is and why it matters.

In this episode, you will learn from Stephanie Ramezan, CEO & Co-Founder of the Crypto Collective and former CEO of Gemini UK, the regulated cryptocurrency exchange set up by the Winklevoss twins.

Listen to learn:

- What cryptocurrency is

- Why big companies are getting involved in it

- What stablecoins and memecoins are

- Where to find good career opportunities in the crypto space (and what to avoid)

Timestamps

00:00 The Importance of Understanding Cryptocurrency

02:48 The Crypto Landscape

06:08 Cryptocurrency Basics

08:53 Crypto Transactions

11:46 Role of Stablecoins in Finance

15:01 Shitcoins and Meme Coins

18:13 Impact of Quantum Computing on Crypto

21:02 Stephanie's Journey into Crypto

23:50 Crypto Job Market

27:01 Evaluating Crypto Companies

30:12 Conclusion and Resources

For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/237-introduction-to-crypto-for-smart-beginners

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237. Introduction to crypto for smart beginners

Tech for Non-Techies

published about a year ago

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MP3•Laman utama episod

Cryptocurrency is becoming a bigger financial and political force in our world, especially after Donald Trump's return to the White House.

This is why smart people who want to have an impact in the world need to learn about it.

But, learning about crypto is difficult, because the loudest voices are devout crypto evangelists and hardcore libertarians.

This episode is different.

We do not want you to trade crypto, we want you to be educated about what it is and why it matters.

In this episode, you will learn from Stephanie Ramezan, CEO & Co-Founder of the Crypto Collective and former CEO of Gemini UK, the regulated cryptocurrency exchange set up by the Winklevoss twins.

Listen to learn:

- What cryptocurrency is

- Why big companies are getting involved in it

- What stablecoins and memecoins are

- Where to find good career opportunities in the crypto space (and what to avoid)

Timestamps

00:00 The Importance of Understanding Cryptocurrency

02:48 The Crypto Landscape

06:08 Cryptocurrency Basics

08:53 Crypto Transactions

11:46 Role of Stablecoins in Finance

15:01 Shitcoins and Meme Coins

18:13 Impact of Quantum Computing on Crypto

21:02 Stephanie's Journey into Crypto

23:50 Crypto Job Market

27:01 Evaluating Crypto Companies

30:12 Conclusion and Resources

For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/237-introduction-to-crypto-for-smart-beginners

For more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on:

FREE GUIDE: The Pragmatist’s Guide To Innovation (in business & in life)

by Sophia Matveeva, supported by researchers from The University of Chicago

Growth Through Innovation

If your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here.

Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University.

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