Saqr Ereiqat is the Secretary General of the Dubai Digital Asset Association, driving the growth of the digital asset ecosystem. With over 20 years of experience in technology and innovation,  he brings deep insight and a grounded perspective on whether blockchain is truly transformative and how regions like the UAE are positioning themselves at the forefront of innovation.

In this episode, we explore the real impact of blockchain beyond the hype, the historical patterns behind technological shifts, the rise of digital currencies and why trust not capital will become the most valuable currency in the future.

Key Learnings: 
Blockchain’s impact goes beyond hype
Tech adoption follows predictable cycles
Governments are accelerating digital currencies
Trust will become the most valuable currency

0:00 Intro
3:27 Saqr’s background
5:45 Will blockchain change the world?
13:09 History of tech adoption
23:24 Why are governments globally seeking to create digital currencies / stablecoins?
28:31 The cypherpunk movement
34:36 How the UAE’s leaders fuel innovation?
38:24 Is energy limited?
47:15 How has the talent landscape changed in the UAE?
53:06 Trust is the currency of the future
59:41 What is blockchain

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