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On The Brink with Castle Island
Alex Lin (Reforge) on On-chain Innovation & Consumer Use Cases (EP.584)
Dec 18, 2024
Alex Lin, a founding partner at Reforge and a veteran in blockchain and deep tech, shares his unconventional journey from gaming to crypto investing. He delves into the innovative aspects of blockchain infrastructure and discusses the potential of crypto-powered consumer applications. Alex emphasizes the importance of embracing diverse paths and the need for improved scalability to enhance user experience. He also explores how blockchain can reshape social commerce, promoting user-centric models while navigating challenges in traditional financial systems.
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- Alex Lin's unconventional entry into blockchain, from RuneScape gold farming to founding Reforge, illustrates the diverse paths into crypto innovation.
- The potential of blockchain to revolutionize consumer applications hinges on enhancing user experiences and enabling decentralized control over data interactions.
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Alex Lin's Journey into Blockchain and Deep Tech
Alex Lin shares his unique path into the world of blockchain and deep tech, underscoring a philosophy of defying conventional norms. He began his journey during college, where he earned Bitcoin not through traditional mining but by engaging in RuneScape gold farming. This early entrepreneurial spirit led him to explore roles in consulting and startups, where he accumulated valuable insights into blockchain applications. Eventually, his experiences culminated in the launch of Reforge, a venture capital firm aimed at supporting innovative founders in blockchain and frontier technology.
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