Interviews with Yale Alums and Professors in the Crypto/Blockchain Communities
“The SEC implemented a case-by-case application process for evaluating token offerings, where they might say, “Go ahead. Integrate your utility token. We won’t prosecute.” These are so-called “no-action” letters.”
“It’s fair to say that the identity-verification problem isn’t really solved at all, and that’s what we’ve been focused on for the past two years.”
“We need to understand regulation and how to work with regulators much better, instead of trying to understand the rules of the game differently or pretending that they don’t exist.”
“Roblox taught a lot of kids how to program for Web 2.0; part of our long-term vision is to occupy that niche for Web 3.0.”
“Despite that road bump, I bought more and kept digging deeper into the technology. I was investing in more than just the coins. I was invested in the underlying technology.”
“It’s a small industry compared to other industries, but that just makes it all the more exciting. I love it. I love my job. It’s a great opportunity to come up with fresh ideas and make a difference.”
“A friend wanted to move money out of a Swiss bank account, and I wondered whether he should use Bitcoin. At the time, it was priced at around $300, and I began paying much more attention to the ecosystem.”
“Having some background in [health and life sciences] has helped me strike that balance between the bigger vision for blockchain and the realities for healthcare providers, payers, and ultimately doctors and patients.”
