Christian Catalini

Christian Catalini, co-founder of Lightspark and former architect of Meta's Libra project, dives into why Bitcoin should be seen as more than just 'digital gold.' He discusses the critical lessons from his Libra experience, emphasizing that corporate-controlled chains often lack trust and neutrality. Catalini advocates for Bitcoin's role as a global value transfer rail and argues that openness, akin to Linux's success, will ultimately prevail over corporate chains. He also offers pragmatic advice for founders and shares some productivity tips in a rapid-fire segment.

Christian Catalini, co-creator of Libra and chief economist at Calibra, dives into the intricate design choices behind Libra and how Facebook addressed substantial regulatory backlash. He discusses the implications of losing initial payment partners and explores the balance between robust KYC processes and including the unbanked. Catalini also unveils Calibra's monetization strategies, transparency about privacy, and Facebook's positioning against China's digital yuan, painting a complex picture of the future of financial inclusion in a digitized world.