Mariano Conti is a pillar in the crypto space. Known for revolutionizing smart contracts with Maker, he has built a long resume of building and investing in key projects. He's also a fascinating human being with a unique story.
Tune in to hear Mariano's takes on how the pandemic shaped crypto's narrative, Bull vs Bear markets, finding passion and community, and his musings on going anonymous.
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Topics Covered:
0:00 Intro 3:30 Mariano Contiâs Travels 8:17 Crypto & COVID 11:58 Financial Concerns 20:42 New Paradigm 28:22 New vs Old 34:32 Attention Maximalist 40:30 Mariano Pre-Crypto 50:14 Early Engineering & Investing 55:48 Work Ethic & Passion 1:01:09 Cult & Society 1:06:55 Churn 1:11:00 Builder-Focused Community 1:15:53 Clout, Ego, and Twitter 1:22:32 Anon & Whatâs Next 1:32:06 Closing
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Mariano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nanexcool?s=20
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