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    An Intro to Crypto: Building Blocks

    Linda Xie, Linda Shea

    Led by Scalar Capital co-founder Linda Shea, this event examines the historical inefficiencies of traditional banking and currency instability that necessitated the creation of decentralized digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The presentation details the technical evolution from early centralized attempts to modern blockchain mechanisms, including proof of work and smart contracts, while highlighting practical applications such as decentralized exchanges, initial coin offerings, and autonomous organizations. Ultimately, the discussion addresses the global scale of over 1,600 crypto assets valued at $400 billion, while analyzing critical security challenges, privacy limitations, and the emerging potential for new economic governance models.