In this electrifying episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of Decentraland, Bitcoin OG, and a pivotal figure in the evolution of blockchain and virtual reality. From the transformative crypto scene in Argentina to spearheading Decentraland’s latest innovations, Yemel’s journey is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and groundbreaking technology.

We explore:

• The Buenos Aires Bitcoin Boom: How a pivotal conference in 2013 convinced Yemel to dedicate his career to crypto, alongside legends like Andreas Antonopoulos, Eric Voorhees, and Wences Casares.
• Argentina’s Unique Crypto Landscape: A deep dive into how financial turmoil and a hunger for innovation propelled Argentina into becoming a Bitcoin hub, birthing projects like Decentraland, Moon Wallet, and OpenZeppelin.
• Decentraland 2.0: Behind the scenes of the newly launched platform, rebuilt from scratch with stunning graphics, improved performance, and plans for VR and mobile expansion.
• The Creator Economy: Decentraland’s commitment to creators, allowing them to keep up to 97.5% of revenue—redefining the digital marketplace.
• Virtual Reality and the Future of Tech: Insights into the intersection of AI, GPUs, VR, and AR, and how these technologies are shaping the next wave of immersive experiences.

Yemel also shares his personal story, from growing up in Argentina’s economic chaos to writing the words of code that empower millions to escape financial repression. His work with Decentraland is about more than just crypto; it’s about giving people a platform to express themselves and build a new kind of future.

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Follow Yemel Jardi and explore Decentraland:

• Website: decentraland.org
• Twitter: @Decentraland

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