In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer and board member at Ledger, a leading provider of cryptocurrency security solutions.   Embarking on a journey that predates the web, Ian Rogers has held positions such as CEO of Beats Music and Chief Digital Officer at LVMH, among others (Yahoo, Apple, Lyst, Dr. Martnes, etc.).   Ian delves into various aspects of Web3 technology, digital ownership, and the intersection of AI and blockchain and much more.   Tune in to:

• Gain insights into value capture dynamics in digital ownership and the Web3 space.
• Understand the importance of self-custody and decentralization in blockchain technology.
• Explore cautious optimism surrounding crypto's potential for wealth redistribution.
• Learn about the significance of ownership in the context of blockchain protocols and internet fundamentals.
• Discover the current state of crypto adoption and the challenges of securely managing digital assets.
• Reflect on the implications of self-custody for identity and asset ownership.
• Consider the implications of the battle between state and user sovereignty in the financial landscape.
• Understand the historical precedents when forecasting the future of finance.

Mentioned books:

> Broken Money by Lyn Alden - About the history of value and money and why Bitcoin is a perfect form of money.

> World War 3.0 by Ken Auletta - A history of the late 1990s tech industry through the lens of companies like AOL, Microsoft, and Cisco.

> The Quest by Daniel Yergin - About the history of energy on the planet.

> The End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan - A book by someone who is skeptical of Bitcoin that offers clues about the unique time in history.

 

#bitcoin #ledger #ownership #web   ------

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