In this episode of The Data Standard, Darren Kaplan meets up with Nic Meliones to discuss the importance of Bitcoin and Blockchain technology, and to work out how accurate the movie Ready Player One is about the future.
Bitcoin and Blockchain are heavily intertwined, and together theyve created a hype that shows no signs of slowing down. Many businesses are attempting to leverage these technologies and reap their benefits. So, the big question of the day is whether Bitcoin and Blockchain are making private companies more dangerous and bringing us closer to the reality of Ready Player One.
Is the Oasis from the movie something we might expect to encounter in the near future? Does the lack of a centralized institution pose a threat to individuals attempting to attain digital assets? Tune in with Darren and Nic as they discuss these and other burning questions.