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35:13July 17, 2023
This episode hear from Laura Shin, journalist, podcaster, and author of The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze. She joins the podcast to talk foundational concepts in blockchain, from smart contracts to the role cryptocurrencies play in a blockchain's work as a decentralized ledger. Listen now to hear her perspective on the key thing you should know about digital assets—and the key misconception many have.

Blockchain Basics with Laura Shin
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