Following an overview of the origins of blockchain technologies and their recent evolution, Eddy Travia explains how, in his view, the emergence of the blockchain-powered smart economy has the potential to transform our governance systems and how it impacts the social and economic interactions in our society. Eddy Travia is a pioneer investor in blockchain technology startups and the CEO of Coinsilium, a London-quoted venture builder, accelerator and investor in early-stage blockchain technology companies.
In July 2013, following several years as a private equity fund manager in Greater China, Eddy co-founded Seedcoin, the world’s first global incubator of digital currency startups and, in May 2014, was named among the ‘Top 3 Most Influential Investors’ at the Blockchain Awards. Coinsilium was the first blockchain company to join a stock exchange via an IPO in 2015 (NEX:COIN).
Eddy has led early-stage investments in 18 blockchain companies around the world including Factom, RSK, Blox and Indorse and has advised 15 ICOs which have collectively raised more than US$500 million (i.e. ICON, GBX, Fantom..). Eddy also regulary delivers keynote speeches on blockchain and advises corporates and regulators. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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