Decrypting Crypto: Navigating the Blockchain Revolution - Hervé Larren

Today's distinguished guest is Hervé Larren, the entrepreneurial force behind Airvey.io, a company dedicated to building, supporting, and providing expert advice to Web 3.0 ventures.

Hervé emerged as a pioneer in the cryptocurrency realm, adopting Bitcoin and blockchain technology early in 2013 and becoming one of the early initial crypto miners in the United States. His strategic foresight led to capitalizing on his mining endeavors through public vehicles with Grayscale, and he has recently been elected to be a special council member for the ApeCoin DAO.

Throughout his illustrious career, Hervé has imparted his knowledge to over a dozen prestigious projects, such as Horizen Labs and the innovative Yuga Labs’ ApeCoin. His vision was instrumental in the early work in Decentraland and helping create one of the largest commercial zones in the the Metaverse. He also played a key role in developing the Horizen ZEN token.

Hervé's expertise has not gone unnoticed; his profile has been elevated through features in leading publications, including CoinTelegraph, Forbes, Bloomberg Magazine, and The Huffington Post, as part of the American Express Spotlight Series. His insights have graced television screens on Bloomberg, KTLA, and E! News. As a guest speaker, Hervé has shared his knowledge of the crypto and blockchain economic revolution at over 30 international conferences across 10 countries.

Before venturing into the entrepreneurial landscape, Hervé honed his skills with prestigious tenures at luxury conglomerates LVMH and Pernod Ricard.

An alumnus of the Harvard Business School Presidents' Program, Hervé also holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. His leadership qualities and keen insights have earned him membership in the elite Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).

Show Notes:

"Nothing discussed in this podcast should be considered investment advice. This conversation is for informational and, hopefully, entertainment purposes only. Enjoy!"

• 03:47 - Hervé discovers "Plan B" = Bitcoin
• 08:30 - "If you mistrust your country, you will mistrust a digital currency they create."
• 12:30 - How did Hervé manage psychologically living at the cutting edge of a new technology movement when most of his peers did not understand it and thought it was crazy? 
• 18:00 - What are the problems crypto was solving? This is what entrepreneurs do...find a problem and solve it.
• 20:00 - What are Hervé's predictions for the future and things he is excited about?
  • Value investing and linear growth vs. network effects and metcalfe's law.
• 30:00 - Real-world problems and use cases for blockchain technology.
• 35:00 - These projects provide new governance opportunities to protect the community.
• 38:00 - The power of community and the network.
• 52:00 - "The swings are very big in Web 3.0...because of this, it is quite easy to see who is committed to the space." Commitment is everything, especially when things are down. Your best relationships will be built during bear markets. 
• Book Recommendations
  • Outlive - Dr. Peter Attia
  • Curtis Jackson - Hustle Harder
  • Atomic Habits 
• 1:00:00 - Personal longevity hacks as a global traveler
• "You are the CEO of your health! Know your numbers."
• 1:03:00 - Where is a good place to start your journey in this space? Everyone's journey is different. "Everyone will get Bitcoin at the price they deserve!"
• What would Hervé say if he were asked to give a State of the World address? 
• Follow Hervé on LinkedIn at Hervé Larren and on X @hervelarren_ (Airvey), and Instagram at Hervelarren.