Category: Consensus 2023

Crypto Needs to Be Private by Default, Some Consensus 2023 Guests Say

June 7, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

Many consider the power to selectively reveal or hide oneself to the world a human right, but it is often abused by criminals, leading to calls for increased government surveillance, which in turn encroaches on the privacy of law-abiding citizens who make up the vast majority of crypto users.

Edward Snowden: Researchers Should Train AI to Be ‘Better Than Us’

April 28, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

The former NSA whistleblower shared his hopes that AI’s intelligence could exceed that of humans and ultimately benefit humanity, despite fears the technology could be co-opted by bad actors.

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months, Says Rep. Patrick McHenry

April 28, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), the other panellist during the session, said she looked forward to coordinating those efforts with McHenry, adding that the House had a better chance than the Senate at getting legislation through earlier. She said if the House moves first on crypto, it would “improve our chances” in the Senate.

The Crypto Miner Reckoning: No Fate but What We Make

April 28, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

As Bitcoin ages into its teens, it’s time to move beyond tribalism so we can work collectively with legislators and innovate business models of the future, writes Samir Tabar of Bit Digital.

Marvel Studios Founder Says Web3 Has 'Same Seed' of His Early Marvel Days

April 28, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

Marvel Studios’ founding chairman made his first public talk since he sold Marvel to Disney 10 years ago.

NEAR Co-Founder Illia Polosukhin’s Journey to Blockchain Success

March 27, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

But maybe this is just table stakes. Polosukhin has far bigger plans. “We want to hit one billion users,” says Polosukhin, who opens up about the journey that brought him from artificial intelligence (AI) to crypto, why Near is launching a “Blockchain Operating System,” and how AI once again could be part of Near’s future. […]