The chapter explores the growth and importance of stablecoins in the blockchain ecosystem, emphasizing their role in financial development and innovation. It envisions a future with a sophisticated internet-based financial system driven by programmable, secure money through stablecoins. The conversation also highlights the transformative potential of stablecoins in revolutionizing economic models and enhancing financial processes across various sectors.
------ Joining the podcast today we have the man behind the largest US based stablecoin, Jeremy Allaire, the Founder of USDC Circle.
A year ago USDC depegged in the face of major banks like SVB and Silvergate collapsing. How did Jeremy deal with that? What year is crypto in internet years? Why don’t we have a venmo for crypto yet? Fast forward to 2030, what’s the total value of stablecoins?
0:00 Intro 5:47 SVB Crisis Reflections 24:00 Crypto Age in Internet Terms 31:15 The Future of Stablecoins 41:42 The Crypto Venmo 56:18 Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund 1:01:44 US Government 1:16:35 USDC vs Tether 1:22:00 Central Bank Stablecoins 1:28:14 Regulatory Protectionism 1:32:25 Closing Thoughts