Lesson 10 of 1,000 · Adjusting Mentalities, Crypto Isn't Money
#10 Money's Uselessness & Crypto
A provocative reframe: what if money is the least interesting thing crypto does? Shift your lens and you'll see opportunities others miss.
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Key ideas
- A provocative reframe: what if money is the least interesting thing crypto does?
- Shift your lens and you'll see opportunities others miss.
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