Ep. 635 Coinbase Dev Team's View for 2025 w/ Nemil Dalal

Jan 7, 2025

Nemil Dalal, the head of Coinbase's developer platform, shares his inspiring journey into the crypto world, emphasizing the evolution of Coinbase and the shifting landscape of blockchain. He highlights the significance of user experience and security in crypto transactions, alongside the innovative on-ramp and off-ramp features. The conversation explores the rise of AI agents, the potential of decentralized finance (DeFi), and how new payment solutions can attract users. Dalal offers insights into the future of AI in blockchain, showcasing an exciting intersection of technology.

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ANECDOTE

Coinbase Origin Story

Nemil Dalal's crypto journey began in 2012 at Y Combinator when Coinbase co-founders handed out Bitcoin.
This sparked his interest, leading him to explore the Bitcoin whitepaper and the crypto space.

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Developers and Programmable Money

Developers are early adopters of future technologies, indicating the direction of innovation.
The ability to program money through smart contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum was revolutionary.

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Coinbase Developer Platform's Focus

Coinbase Developer Platform focuses on providing developers with tools and resources.
It prioritizes simplicity, trust, and security, similar to AWS or Stripe for Web2.

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