Trends with Benefits #90: Catch Up on Crypto with Pranav Kanade
06 December 2022
Listen Time 31:31 MIN
On this episode of Trends with Benefits, I meet with Pranav Kanade, Portfolio Manager of VanEck’s Digital Assets Strategy, about all things crypto. We address the impact of the collapse of FTX and the irony of the situation in how it supports the use of decentralized exchanges. Pranav believes that FTX’s collapse will spur more regulation, specifically in stablecoins, centralized exchanges, and the differentiation of securities and commodities.
Additionally, we explore three use cases that may lead to greater crypto adoption, including payments, Web3 experiences, and “proof of physical work.” Pranav breaks down the difference between Web2 and Web3 and explains what a token is. Lastly, Pranav shares what he sees as a long-term trend: a shift toward valuing content creators, which is enabled by the lack of a middleman in the Web3 ecosystem.
Show Notes:
02:35 The Impact of FTX’s Collapse
05:56 Crypto Regulation
08:54 Catalysts for Crypto Growth
11:24 Web2 vs. Web3
14:32 What Is a Token?
20:08 Investment Opportunities in Crypto
21:53 Tokens vs. Traditional Equities
25:11 Long-Term Trend
27:23 Trend or Fad
Trend or Fad
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