Epicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies Will stablecoins end the US debt Crisis?
Dec 11, 2025
Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of ConsenSys, shares insights on the chaotic shift toward blockchain adoption among traditional institutions. He discusses how the US might leverage stablecoins to manage its debt, posing a potential lifeline for the dollar. Lubin also reveals ConsenSys's transformation from an organic hub to a structured firm, and he envisions MetaMask evolving into a full-service bank. He highlights Linea's commitment to permissionless innovation, setting it apart in the decentralized landscape.
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Permissionless Innovation Is Nonnegotiable
- Permissionless innovation remains the core ethos that enabled Ethereum's growth and resilience.
- Joe Lubin argues enterprise adoption must coexist with progressive decentralization to preserve user agency.
Stablecoins Force Banks To Reconsider
- Stablecoins catalyzed mainstream respect for permissionless innovation and threaten traditional banking models.
- Lubin says banks are panicking because wallets like MetaMask can become full-service personal banks in users' pockets.
Crypto As A Buffer At The End Of A Supercycle
- The global economy faces an 'end of a supercycle,' increasing demand for crypto assets as safe havens.
- Lubin expects the US to leverage stablecoins and T-bill-backed mechanisms as part of debt and liquidity strategies.