In our latest installment of ‘Traveling around the world with a blockchain expert’ series, we are thrilled to hear from Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr, Editor-in-Chief of Cointelegraph. Kristina is a passionate communicator who promotes innovations and helps visionaries be heard by translating ideas into simple, everyday language.
Cointelegraph is the “leading, independent digital media resource” for news on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency assets, and emerging trends in FinTech. Founded in 2013, Cointelegraph provides accurate, unbiased reports, in-depth analytics, and insightful opinion pieces from both the decentralized and centralized worlds. They aim to educate and inform readers on the complexities and advantages these new technologies offer.
So, without further delay, read on for a fascinating insight into Kristina’s thoughts.
What is your next travel destination post-pandemic? Do you have a place where you feel particularly inspired?
I have just had a wonderful holiday in Croatia on a boat, which inspired me immensely. Having lived the majority of my life between Venice, St. Petersburg, and Marseilles, where the aquatic energy is so present, it will come as no surprise that I adore the water and places where it plays an important role.
This autumn, my travel plans include London, Lisbon, and Dubai.
How & why did you enter the blockchain space?
I have always worked with innovators and entrepreneurs through my work in communications and as a journalist. So discovering blockchain was not an unexpected coincidence. After being initially contracted to consult, part-time, on the editorial, it eventually became an important part of my life.
I am fascinated by blockchain’s ability to provide transparent and immutable technology that can revolutionize the many industries that constitute our economy and everyday lives.
Why did you partner with Oasis? What plans do you have with Oasis in the future?
I had the honor to moderate a series of wonderful mentorship events for women in blockchain, organized by Oasis. I will be delighted to keep participating in educational and networking initiatives that aim at bringing more people into the space along with promoting diversity and inclusion.
If you could invite a living, dead or fictional person to travel with you, who would it be and why?
My husband is always my first choice for any adventure, and I feel truly blessed when we travel together.
I think we would both be excited to have Mork from Ork[1] as a travel companion. It would be fascinating to have someone help you look at the world from a non-conventional angle and also who could tell us stories about the starry sky.
[1] ‘Mork from Ork’ was Robin Williams’ character from the ABC sitcom ‘Mork and Mindy’ which aired from 1978 to 1982.
When humans eventually establish a colony on Mars, what cryptocurrency do you think they will use? Do you think there will be a standardized cryptocurrency, or will we see great diversity like we presently do?
I would like to believe that this new step in humans’ history could also mean a reimagining of our economic order. I would prefer not to assume that we will still need any means of payment at all.
That said, blockchain is definitely a technology that could be a basis for the new Mars economy, where data is the most precious asset. After oxygen, of course.
Looking at the state of the crypto space today, if you could go back in time, what advice would you give to yourself about engaging with the blockchain space?
I would tell myself: “Enjoy changing your life!”
And I’m proud to think I have really followed this advice. Every moment of our lives is full of new opportunities. A beneficial habit to employ is to be open to experiments, avoid assumptions and enjoy yourself.
Due to the pandemic, many businesses adopted a remote working model. What do you think of this and can you combine it with travelling?
Our decentralized editorial team has always worked remotely. It gives us a global presence and lets us add value through our different backgrounds, cultural visions, and linguistic abilities.
When your office is your laptop, you can definitely combine work with traveling and surprise your colleagues with new, non-virtual backgrounds during video calls.
How would you explain your project to a 10-year-old or an 80-year-old?
We tell stories of people who want to make the world a better place.
What’s your motto or favorite quote?
I have two mottos that balance each other.
1. “Nothing is worth doing except what the world says is impossible.” Oscar Wilde
2. “Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem ” (William of Ockham’s ‘Razor Principle’ — “Entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity”)
