How Virtual Currencies Went from Mania to Mainstream

Explore the evolution and impact of cryptocurrencies in this 59-minute panel discussion from the Milken Institute. Gain insights from industry experts as they delve into the volatile nature of virtual currencies, their market capitalization growth, and security challenges. Discover how crypto technologies are expected to develop, their potential to revolutionize global financial markets and digital infrastructure, and strategies for companies venturing into this uncertain industry. Learn about the perspectives of key players in the cryptocurrency space, including founders, CEOs, and investors. Examine topics such as venture investments in blockchain, the evolution of Bitcoin, trustworthiness of cryptocurrencies, token use cases, attracting traditional bankers to crypto, exchange scandals, decentralization, political influence, regulatory concerns, and the future of consensus mechanisms like Proof of Stake and Proof of Work.

Introduction
Two things happening in tandem
Karens perspective
Sams perspective
Venture investments in blockchain
Traditional VC vs crypto investing
The evolution of Bitcoin
How do we know which cryptocurrencies are trustworthy
Is there going to be lots of new cryptocurrencies
Single uses for crypto tokens
Attracting bankers to crypto
Exchange scandals
Decentralization
Cyberpunk
Implicit
Political Influence
SEC
Disruption
China
Berlin
Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work