Social Block
Welcome to The Social Block, where we explore the intersection of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and society. Our focus is on how these innovative tools can shape our social interactions, us as individuals, our institutions, and even our culture. From decentralized finance to social impact projects, we'll be talking to experts and thought leaders in this and other fields about how blockchain and crypto can be harnessed for the greater good… and also just for a better more convenient future. Join us on this titillating journey as we look ahead to a more equitable and empowered society.
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Social Block
Episode #10: Web3: the Ultimate Kickstarter for Startups with Eric Winer of Pagoda/NEAR
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This week, Magy sat down with Eric Winer from NEAR. Eric is the CTO of Pagoda – the NEAR ecosystem’s development arm, which is making startup-building in the blockchain space user-friendly, more interconnected, and, just, well, better.
🫢Why the existence of blockchain alone isn't sufficient for creating great apps and what tools the space still needs to be more builder-friendly.
🤖 How automation, which is part of Web3’s very DNA will catapult startups building in the space.
🧑💼The notable gap between mainstream founders and the decentralized community, and how we ought to bridge it.
🏛️The dominance of and potential issues with relying too much on a few Web2 tech giants.
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