The Rollup The Bull Case For Global Stablecoin Adoption with Jelena Djuric
May 14, 2025
Jelena Djuric, founder of Noble and a blockchain governance advocate, dives into the exciting world of stablecoins. She predicts a massive surge in stablecoin supply, driven by innovation and demand. They discuss the success of yield-bearing stablecoins, particularly Noble Dollar, with its impressive growth and potential benefits for big brands like Walmart. The conversation also explores economic trends influencing crypto’s future and highlights the need for user-centric financial applications in the rapidly evolving decentralized finance landscape.
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Childhood Shaped Crypto Passion
- Jelena Djuric's early life in war-torn Serbia shaped her skepticism of institutions and interest in governance.
- Her background inspired a deep drive to explore alternative financial systems and blockchain technology.
Bitcoin to Cosmos Journey
- Bitcoin sparked Jelena's interest in decentralized systems and governance.
- She transitioned from law aspirations to blockchain by exploring programmability on Ethereum and Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Ethereum Ecosystems
- Noble focuses specifically on stablecoin issuance as a minimalistic, secure chain.
- The Cosmos ecosystem offers sovereignty and interop, contrasting Ethereum's layered L1-L2 system.
