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Sep 2022
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Ethereum’s Founder on What Crypto Can — ...

NEW YORK TIMES OPINION
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When most people hear “crypto,” the first thing they think of is “currencies.” Cryptocurrencies have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years. And they’ve given rise to an entire ecosystem of financial speculation, get rich quick schemes, and in some cases outright fraud. But there’s another side of crypto that gets less attention: the segment of t ... Show More
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