Silvio Micali, a computer scientist at MIT and founder of Algorand, dives deep into the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He discusses the evolution of money from physical goods to digital currencies, emphasizing the importance of transparency and trust. Micali shares insights on scalability and security challenges in blockchain, critiques Bitcoin's limitations, and explores the transformative power of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). He highlights the need for decentralized governance and reflects on the philosophical implications of technology, identity, and legacy.
