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#127 – Sam Bankman-Fried on taking a high-risk approach to crypto and doing good

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Exploring Blockchain's Role in Social Media and Finance

This chapter examines the potential and challenges of implementing blockchain technology for social media messaging and its broader applications in finance. It addresses the need for improved data processing speeds, risks related to personal data security, and the environmental considerations of crypto transactions. The discussion highlights promising technologies like Solana and emphasizes the opportunity for blockchain to facilitate more equitable access to financial services.

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