Unchained Coinbase CPO Surojit Chatterjee Explains Why He Believes the Exchange Will Win- Ep. 385
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Aug 16, 2022 
Surojit Chatterjee, Chief Product Officer at Coinbase, discusses his journey into cryptocurrency and the company’s vision for onboarding billions of users into the space. He highlights Coinbase's unique approach to differentiating itself in a competitive market and integrating with Web3. Surojit touches on the challenges faced with the failed NFT marketplace and how partnerships, like the one with BlackRock, reflect crypto’s growing institutional interest. He also delves into the importance of continuous innovation even in a downturn.
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Demonetization and Crypto
- Surojit Chatterjee's first crypto purchase was prompted by India's 2016 demonetization.
- This event made him realize the need for a better monetary system.
Coinbase as a Web3 Gateway
- Coinbase envisions itself as a Web3 gateway, bridging the fiat and crypto worlds.
- This bridge relies on trust and ease of use.
Custodial and Self-Custodial Services
- Coinbase offers both custodial and self-custodial services, including the Coinbase Wallet.
- They are integrating DeFi and Web3 into their main app using MPC technology.
