

From Meme Coins To Mainstream: Nikil Viswanathan On Crypto’s Infrastructure Shift
21 snips May 1, 2025
Nikil Viswanathan, Co-founder and CEO of Alchemy, is a visionary in the blockchain space and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. He delves into how Alchemy serves as the 'AWS for blockchain,' transforming developer experiences. Nikil discusses the early stages of blockchain, the growing institutional interest in crypto, and the potential of tokenized assets. He also shares insights on smart contracts and their advantages over traditional finance, alongside innovative solutions for digital identity and the future of decentralized finance.
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Alchemy Powers Blockchain Apps
- Alchemy acts as the infrastructure layer powering blockchain applications like NFTs and crypto trading.
- It abstracts blockchain complexity to enable developers to build crypto apps easily.
Blockchain in Early Green Screen Era
- Blockchain is still early stage, akin to the green screen era of computing.
- Significant improvements in scalability and user experience are driving recent progress.
Crypto Unlocks Programmable Money
- Crypto's innovation stems from unlocking money as a programmable layer anyone can build on.
- This parallels how the internet unlocked phone and TV experiences for innovation.