Unchained Why ShapeShift's Erik Voorhees Thinks Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism Is Bullshit - Ep.258
Jul 27, 2021
Erik Voorhees, the founder and CEO of ShapeShift, discusses the company's bold move to decentralize into a DAO. He addresses the implications of this transition and shares insights on Bitcoin maximalism, calling out its toxic aspects while advocating for a more inclusive crypto community. Erik also emphasizes the importance of user experience during this shift and his views on regulatory challenges in the industry, particularly regarding stablecoins. He highlights ShapeShift's collaboration with ThorChain and how they're positioning for future innovations.
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Decentralization Trend
- ShapeShift is decentralizing due to the strategic landscape of cryptocurrency clearly moving towards decentralized applications.
- Centralized entities face various frictions that decentralized ones don't.
ShapeShift's Evolution
- ShapeShift, in its early stages, functioned like a vending machine, allowing users to swap crypto without custody.
- Later, due to regulatory pressures, ShapeShift implemented KYC, which both the company and its users disliked.
ShapeShift's Transition
- ShapeShift is transitioning from a centralized exchange to a multi-chain, self-custody crypto platform.
- Users maintain control of their keys and can interact with various decentralized protocols through ShapeShift's interface.
