Nordstem ar o mases have been issuing gift certificates for a long time. But tokens offer total custody and the ability to use them programmatically. They can be traded on block chains, but that wouldn't be seen as a major innovation. 'The agility of the value just dramatically increases,' says Nadeau.
When Balaji Srinivasan sat down for his conversation with Tyler he was the CEO of Earn.com. Today he is the CTO at Coinbase, which acquired his company in the intervening weeks (congrats Balaji!). But while his job title has changed, his passion remains the same: harnessing the power of the blockchain to launch a new generation of entrepreneurs, businesses, and entire markets.
Balaji talks with Tyler about the potential of the blockchain and beyond, including how firewalls may become the new immigration policy tool, why drones are still underrated, the future of news and academia, what the Silicon Valley opener reveals about how America views the tech industry, and more.
Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links.
Recorded April 2nd, 2018 Other ways to connect