Crypto 3.0 will be more human: Causes for optimism in tumultuous times
At a recent Insead event, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed technologies to manage online identities, preserve privacy and ensure the responsible use of AI
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DESPITE the current crypto winter and general uncertainty surrounding the sector, blockchain technology still attracts plenty of interest in its capabilities – be it facilitating a more decentralised financial system or powering Web3 applications.
At a Tech Talk X organised by Ethereum Singapore and Insead’s Savvy Salamander Study Club on Nov 7, I introduced Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin to a full house at Insead’s Asia Campus. Besides touching on recent developments in the Ethereum ecosystem – such as the long-awaited network switch from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake – he unpacked tools that can help us tackle some of the most pressing problems in today’s digital space, such as identity and trust issues, privacy concerns and the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence (AI).
The evolution of crypto
Crypto is moving into a third stage in its evolution, which I dub Crypto 3.0.
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