The Layah Heilpern Show
#042 Beniamin Mincu - AMA Elrond Network
Jun 5, 2021
Beniamin Mincu, the founder and CEO of Elrond Network, dives deep into the evolution of the EGLD token and the Maiar app. He shares insights from his recent meeting with Miami's Mayor and addresses concerns around centralization. The discussion highlights Elrond's ambitions to streamline blockchain finance and challenge giants like Ethereum. Mincu also sheds light on the upcoming launch of a decentralized exchange and NFTs, emphasizing user adoption and innovative digital identity solutions to enhance engagement.
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Quick takeaways
- Beniamin Mincu emphasizes Elrond's mission to create a transparent financial system that seamlessly integrates blockchain for global accessibility.
- His recent discussions with Miami's Mayor highlight the city as a burgeoning tech hub, fostering collaboration and innovation in blockchain adoption.
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Ben's Journey into Crypto
Ben first encountered Bitcoin in 2012, but it was in 2013 that he fully immersed himself in the crypto space. He was fascinated by technologies with the potential to revolutionize humanity, focusing on the unique combination of economics and technology that Bitcoin presented. Throughout his journey, he became aware of Bitcoin's limitations and later joined the NEM core team, eventually leading to the creation of Elrond. His vision for Elrond is to build a transparent financial system tailored for high bandwidth and low latency, ensuring accessibility for everyone globally.
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