The future of the crypto craze

A crypto founder goes head to head with two crypto sceptics in an at-times combative exchange, in this episode of The Next Stage podcast.

Is the crypto downturn a growing pain, or exposing irreparable weaknesses? With the recent collapse of several of crypto’s biggest players, as well as accusations of illegal or unethical behaviour, criticism is becoming louder and more frequent.

While many crypto advocates have legitimate criticisms of the existing global financial system, Molly White, creator of Web3 Is Going Just Great, points out that change for change’s sake is not an inherent good.

“You can’t assume that because something is different. It’s better, it’s possible for something to be different and also worse. And you know, people are being taken for a ride and crypto,” said Molly.

She added that “crypto is ruining people’s lives.”

In this episode of The Next Stage, Molly White, Creator of Web3 Is Going Just Great, Ben McKenzie, actor and journalist, and Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Cardano, debate the pros, cons, con artists, and controversies of the crypto craze.

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