Founders in Arms Special New Year Episode & Building in Regulated Industries with Edward Woodford
Jan 10, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Edward Woodford, founder of ZeroHash and expert in crypto infrastructure, shares his journey as a British entrepreneur in America. He delves into the complexities of launching crypto and stablecoin products amid varying global regulations. Woodford emphasizes the emotional landscape for founders during market volatility and the critical nature of engaging with policymakers. He also sheds light on the delicate balance between autonomy and regulation, exploring the implications of recent policy changes in the stablecoin industry.
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Seed's Niche Focus
- Edward Woodford's first regulated business, Seed, focused on niche commodity futures trading.
- It included trading contracts for industrial hemp, avocados, and even Bitcoin.
Illegal Contracts
- Few things are illegal to build contracts on in the US, including onions and movie receipts are illegal.
- These restrictions are due to past market manipulation and industry lobbying.
ZeroHash's Offering
- ZeroHash offers crypto and stablecoin infrastructure, addressing licensing, regulation, and technical complexity.
- It simplifies launching crypto products and facilitates account-to-account stablecoin transfers.