Achieving mass adoption of cryptocurrencies remains a burning issue — and we'll be discussing this in depth during Cointelegraph's latest live ask-me-anything session.
Joining us on YouTube is XGo's head of product Josh Cowell. He’s from a digital asset management portal that wants everyone to realize the full potential of cryptocurrency. XGo is founded by crypto enthusiasts and experienced fintech leaders, and he describes it as a Web2.5 bridge with an ambition to onboard the next 100 million users to Web3.
Josh's background is fascinating, and he began championing blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies back in 2010… not long after Bitcoin first launched. He says XGo's mission is to restore crypto to its original goal — and abandon the focus on speculation that currently grips the market.
He believes that banking the unbanked involves completely rethinking the financial system — and replacing everything that's done with money with crypto. This will help ensure that everyone, no matter their background, has a chance to benefit from crucial services.
A crucial part of the discussion is understanding where crypto has come since 2010 — and what lies ahead. Josh talks through the speculative bubble of 2017, the waves of institutional adoption we've seen, and the more recent development of tourists taking a step back as the bear market sets in. He believes it's crucial to educate the public — and demonstrate that crypto is a system they can benefit from, rather than a tradable asset class that makes millionaires overnight.
Josh is also a firm believer that this is a great time for XGo to be building — and tackle some of the pain points that plague the industry right now. He wants to tackle the levels of fragmentation that
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