I’ve worked in crypto, on and off, since 2017. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way. — 1. Progress is non-linear and non-uniform To an outsider, “crypto” is a single monolithic entity. The word suggests an alternative digital currency. Which, to be fair, is true. But it’s so much more. NFTs are digital deeds of ownership. Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is transforming money. DAOs are changing governance. On-chain identity is something we’re still figuring…