When Will the World Run on Blockchain? I Jane Witherspoon, Ola Doudin, Jen Zhu Scott, Andrew Durgee

The discussion focused on the current state and future potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption, particularly in the Middle East region. The participants highlighted the steady growth of adoption, the need for regulatory clarity, and the potential for tokenization of real-world assets. They also emphasized the importance of security and transparency in a digital-first world, and the challenges and opportunities presented by blockchain technology. The conversation touched on the acceleration of technology and the need to keep up with its pace, as well as the potential for blockchain to democratize finance and transform various spheres over the next five to ten years. The participants also discussed the complexities of tokenization and the importance of addressing the human conditioning problem in adopting new data transfer technologies.