What I Learned from 30 Blockchain CEOs

Candid perspectives on the industry’s past, present, and future

Misha
13 min readOct 22, 2018
Photo: Michał Parzuchowski/Unsplash

When I reached out to over 30 CEOs running blockchain startups across the world, I wasn’t expecting anyone to respond.

I wanted to ask them a few simple questions: What excites them about the industry right now? What advice do they have for a twentysomething like me who’s just starting out? I’m fascinated by blockchain and eager to earn more.

To my surprise, nearly everybody got back to me. These blockchain pioneers were—perhaps not surprisingly—open-minded and willing to share their experiences and ideas. Their responses were refreshingly clear, inspiring, and thoughtful, and their insights cut through some of the opium-like exuberance the industry saw earlier this year.

For those following the industry, it’s valuable industry insight — and perhaps a glimpse of what’s to come.

We’re Living Through a Turning Point for Blockchain

Most of the blockchain leaders who responded were realistic and candid about blockchain’s past but remain cautiously optimistic about its present and future. Most of them believe we’re living through a pivotal turning point for the industry. We’re on the cusp of some really great progress…

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