

Where Does Crypto Go From Here? | EP 71
31 snips Feb 24, 2025
Imran and Qiao dive into the current state of crypto, discussing the implications of meme coins and insider trading. They challenge the relevance of 'Web 3.0' while exploring real-world applications for crypto and AI. The conversation shifts to education, showcasing innovative tools for children, and how AI is revolutionizing advertising. They also touch on the importance of personalization in tech and the potential impact of AI on social inequality and startup dynamics. Finally, they analyze the crypto market's future amidst calls for a return to cypherpunk ideals.
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Crypto's Simplicity
- Crypto's core functions are simple: payments, trading, lending, and minting.
- These functions mirror traditional finance, making the crypto world smaller than perceived.
Focus on Distribution
- Focus on core crypto use cases and distribution to achieve product-market fit faster.
- Bass and Solana currently hold the most distribution.
Defi Skepticism
- Imran convinced Qiao to join him by saying DeFi would be big.
- Qiao initially called DeFi a Ponzi scheme.