This episode is sponsored by TheCryptoBoutique.ca. For 10% off all of their products, use Promo Code: WEB3PROF at the following link https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/web3profBoris Wertz, the founding partner of Version One Capital, was recently featured on The Web3 Prof Podcast. In the interview, Wertz shared his insights on the waves of disruption in the crypto industry, the current state of the market, and the future of cryptocurrencies.Wertz provided an overview of the four waves of crypto disruption, starting with the creation of Bitcoin in 2009, followed by the development of blockchain infrastructure, the emergence of initial coin offerings (ICOs), and the current wave of decentralized finance (DeFi). He discussed the progress of each wave and highlighted that the #DeFi wave is the most active wave of innovation in the market.When asked about the current wave of crypto being a "mania" or a "bubble," Wertz stated that while there are signs of hype and speculation in the market, he believes that the underlying technology is solid, and there is genuine value being created. He emphasized the importance of understanding the fundamentals of the technology and the specific use cases that #cryptocurrencies and #blockchain projects are addressing.Wertz noted that institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies is a key driver of the current wave, and he expects this trend to continue in the near future. He believes that as more institutions and large corporations adopt #crypto, it will increase the legitimacy of the industry and bring in more investors and users.Regarding the future of the market, Wertz expects to see consolidation in the next few years, with fewer but stronger players dominating the space. He also highlighted the importance of interoperability between different blockchains and cryptocurrencies.Lastly, Wertz discussed the importance of #decentralized finance (DeFi) and explained how it works. He emphasized that DeFi has the potential to disrupt #traditionalfinance by providing more access to financial services for everyone, regardless of their location or socio-economic status.

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