Jelena Djuric is the Co-Founder and CEO of Noble.Noble is changing how stablecoins and other real world assets are issued on blockchains by combining minimalistic, high security architecture with the cross-chain efficiencies of the IBC protocol.Takeaways- Jelena's political science and economics background shaped her interest in crypto.- Background on Stablecoins.- Providing infrastructure for stablecoin issuance and transactions.- The market for stablecoins has exploded, reaching a valuation of $220B.- Noble's protocol is designed to support various stablecoins across different blockchains.- The $1B Stripe acquisition of Bridge signifies mainstream interest in stablecoin infrastructure.- Why Robinhood and many others are launching Stablecoins.- The concept of "App Chains".- The Cosmos model allows for application-specific blockchains, enhancing performance and sovereignty.- Noble's infrastructure leverages existing open-source protocols.- The crypto space is evolving with various business models, including transaction fees and token representation.- User experience - making stablecoins feel like traditional money.- Fundraising in the crypto space.Chapters00:00 Journey into Crypto: A Unique Background03:12 The Rise of Stablecoins: A New Financial Paradigm05:57 Noble's Role in the Stablecoin Ecosystem08:48 The Future of Stablecoins: Diversity and Innovation11:56 Speed and Efficiency: The Promise of Stablecoins15:00 The Concept of App Chains and Noble's Vision27:04 Understanding Blockchains and Noble's Approach29:23 Technical Infrastructure and Engineering Challenges33:38 Business Models in the Crypto Space37:05 The Future of Stablecoins42:06 Trust in Crypto and Financial Systems44:17 Funding and Growth Strategies45:58 Personal Insights and Future AspirationsKeywordscrypto, stablecoins, blockchain, governance, financial technology, digital currency, Noble, Ethereum, Bitcoin, decentralized finance, blockchain, stablecoins, crypto, Noble, Cosmos, business model, trust, funding, technology, engineering

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