Success Story with Scott D. Clary Lessons - Breaking Away From Institutional Financial Systems | Miko Matsumura - $500M Crypto VC Fund Partner
Oct 22, 2025
Miko Matsumura, a partner at a $500M crypto venture fund, discusses how blockchain disrupts traditional finance by introducing competition for consent and accountability. He emphasizes the importance of responsible risk-taking and diversification in the volatile crypto landscape. Miko advises newcomers to start slow, play with small amounts, and learn through experimentation. He also critiques the dangers of influencers and stresses independent judgment to navigate the digital economy wisely. His insights offer a practical roadmap for engaging with decentralized systems.
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Blockchain Competes For Consent
- Blockchain creates an alternative financial system that competes for users' consent.
- That competition forces incumbent systems to stay honest and accountable.
Forking Enables Exit And Iteration
- The ethos of open systems is 'fork it and go' so anyone can change rules and offer alternatives.
- This ability to fork keeps projects iterative and accountable to users.
Start Small And Learn By Playing
- Don't rush into crypto investments; start small and learn by doing.
- Use low-risk 'play' amounts to discover how a system's rules actually work.
