What if blockchain isn’t just about crypto, but the backbone of our future? In this episode, Agnes Budzyn, a former Wall Street executive turned blockchain investor, explains how decentralized technologies are reshaping finance, powering Web3, unlocking the potential of stablecoins, and driving a new wave of digital infrastructure.

From tokenization to regulation, and from hidden risks to massive opportunities, she reveals why blockchain is more than hype. It’s the quiet revolution already changing how we live, work, and connect.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why decentralized tech is the future of finance

01:22 Blockchain as a database and its benefits

03:24 Web3: the next phase of the internet

04:49 Stablecoins and their global potential

06:40 How does stablecoin work

07:34 Traditional vs. decentralized finance 

09:00 Risks in blockchain adoption

10:47 Blockchain applications for businesses

12:24 Tokenization & new business models

13:38 Exciting blockchain infrastructure trends

15:51 How will blockchain change our everyday life

18:14 Lessons from the financial crisis at BlackRock

19:42 Hidden risks in today’s finance and tech

20:51 The role of regulators in digital assets

22:32 Coping with stress in high-pressure environments

26:17 Transitioning from Wall Street to blockchain

28:13 Balancing hype cycles with long-term fundamentals

29:42 What makes Agnes optimistic about the future

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