Behind the Buzz - Digital Assets and the Crypto Conundrum

Explore the complex world of cryptocurrency and digital assets in this 45-minute interactive deep dive from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the potential of crypto as a tool for inclusive economic growth while examining its risks to consumer protection and environmental impact. Analyze the roles of private and public sectors in navigating the cryptocurrency landscape. Investigate key aspects such as financial inclusion, technological solutions, volatility, energy consumption, regulation, and emerging concepts like DAOs and tokenization. Gain insights from experts as they present nuanced perspectives on whether crypto can truly "save the world" and how to prioritize inclusive growth in its application.

Introduction
Financial Inclusion
Potential Solutions
Technology as Magic
Volatility
Energy Consumption
Energy Intensity
Trust
El Salvador
Subscale
Regulation
DAOs
Tokenization