Getting Current on Crypto

Explore the world of cryptocurrencies in this panel discussion from the Singularity University Global Summit 2018. Gain insights from industry experts Galia Benartzi, Bill Barhydt, and Mickey Costa as they delve into the nature of cryptocurrencies, their functionality, and their impact on traditional transaction models. Moderated by Laura Shin, the session examines whether cryptocurrencies are money, commodities, or units of accounting for non-existent assets. Learn about the Access Network, Abra, tokens, and the changing narrative surrounding Bitcoin. Discover the concepts of community currencies, decentralization, and the value it brings to the financial ecosystem. Understand the perspectives of free market libertarians and the tension between decentralization and essentialization. Explore real-world use cases and predictions for the future of cryptocurrencies in this comprehensive overview of the crypto landscape.

Intro
What is Access Network
What is Abra
What are tokens
What is money
Bitcoin changed the narrative
Community currencies
Decentralisation
On Ramps Off Ramps
Value of Decentralization
Free Market Libertarians
Decentralization vs Essentialization
Real World Use Cases
Prediction