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Digital Wallets and Blockchain Freedom: Ariel Wengroff and Ian Rogers (Ledger)
Feb 4, 2025
Ariel Wengroff, Executive Producer and VP of Communications at Ledger, and Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, dive into the world of digital wallets and blockchain security. They discuss Ledger Academy's global educational impact and the importance of self-custody in digital asset management. The duo highlights blockchain's potential as a 'freedom technology' in times of crisis and shares personal insights about the evolving landscape of digital ownership. Their conversation uncovers how security devices like Ledger Nano are essential in the modern digital age.
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- Ledger Academy plays a crucial role in educating users about cryptocurrency and self-custody, demystifying complex digital concepts for broader adoption.
- The design of Ledger's digital wallets emphasizes ongoing secure access rather than just storage, changing user perceptions of digital asset protection.
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Media Background and Interest in Crypto
The guests, Ariel Wengroff and Ian Rogers, shared their unique media backgrounds and how they transitioned into the cryptocurrency space. Ariel discussed her experience at Vice and how she recognized the limitations of traditional media when it comes to reaching audiences. This realization led her to explore blockchain technology as a means to empower creators and provide ownership of intellectual property. Ian highlighted his extensive experience in digital music and how that positioned him to understand cultural changes driven by technology, ultimately leading him to invest in crypto.
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