Ethereum is the world's most used blockchain - resilient, adaptable and always innovating.
Matt Leising is a reporter and author who has been covering the crypto space since 2015. He is one of the foremost experts on the Ethereum blockchain and has written extensively on the intersection of Wall Street and decentralized finance. His 2020 book, "Out of the Ether: The Amazing Story of Ethereum and the $55 Million Heist That Almost Destroyed It All" tells the story of the early days of Ethereum and the 2016 hack that nearly destroyed the project.
Matt Leising, a Bloomberg reporter since 2001, was one of the first mainstream journalists to understand the implications of blockchain technology. He wrote extensively on the intersection of Wall Street and decentralized finance and the events that led to his 2020 book, Out of the Ether. Matt interviewed people involved in the Ethereum project and learned that it was a network of computers that could be used to increase efficiency and save money. The Ethereum blockchain was hacked in 2016, resulting in a $55 million heist, and the ICO craze of 2017 further popularized the blockchain. Matt held some Ethereum to understand how it works, but did not invest in it to avoid any conflicts of interest. After a contentious meeting in Switzerland, the core team reshaped the leadership and pushed forward with the project, even in the face of chaos
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How did Matt Leising get interested in covering crypto and blockchain technology?
2. What is the story behind the Ethereum blockchain and the $55 million heist that almost destroyed it?
3. What is the future of Ethereum and how is it positioned for the future?
Connect with Matt:
Website: https://www.decential.io/
Out of Ether Book: https://outoftheether.net/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattleising
Free Download:
The Words of Web3 - A comprehensive glossary of terms used in the space https://mailchi.mp/9d043022b5a0/words-of-web3
Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrooksheehan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrBrookSheehan
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