Unlocking $700 trillion through Crypto with John Wu of Ava Labs

Published: April 15, 2021, 11 a.m.

b'Since John Wu\\u2019s first appearance on the podcast, Avalanche Protocol, alongside Avalanche Labs, has snowballed into a multi-billion dollar network. But this is only the beginning with Wu\\u2019s goal to unlock hundreds of trillions of illiquid assets trapped in financial systems. He envisions not only to put the world into second gear but at the same time, improve the lives of those who haven\\u2019t been given a fair chance financially. For once the individual can become financially empowered, and not be at the beck and call of governments or powerful corporations.\\n\\nFollow John Wu: https://twitter.com/John1wu\\n\\nIn this episode, Melker and Wu discuss a range of topics including:\\n\\nDigitizing $700 trillion in assets\\nMiami as the crypto hub\\nThe printing press and internet 1.0\\nWorthless risk-adjusted yield\\nAva Labs complimenting Ethereum\\nHiring more lawyers than employees\\nThe death of the dollar and replacing banks\\nSelf-empowerment through crypto\\nTrillions sitting on corporate balance sheets\\nEarly investing in web 2.0\\nNFTs and musicians\\n\\n----\\n\\nNEXO\\n\\nTry Nexo\\u2019s full-suite, instant crypto banking service, featuring:\\n\\nSavings accounts with up to 12% interest on crypto, stablecoins & fiat\\nFlexible crypto-backed credit lines at just 5.9% APR\\nAn exchange with 75+ crypto and fiat pairs and best-price guarantee\\nAll this and more wrapped up in a single Nexo Wallet.\\n\\nStart banking at https://thewolfofallstreets.link/nexo\\n\\nOr download the app on Google Play or the App Store.\\n\\n----\\n\\nLegacy of Dead\\n\\nThis episode was brought to you by Bitcasino. The worlds leading Bitcoin-led online casino and crypto-centric gaming destination. Wager your way into a world of opportunity, with the ultimate Fun, Fast and Fair crypto-casino experience.\\n\\nDeposit, wager, and withdraw in real-time with a host of top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LiteCoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), TRON (TRX), Ripple (XRP), and more!\\n\\nUse the promo link https://thewolfofallstreets.link/Bitcasino, to unlock your 200 FREE SPINS in the Legacy of Dead Promotion.\\n\\n\\u2013\\u2013\\u2013\\u2013\\n\\nCOSMOS\\n\\nVisit https://thewolfofallstreets.link/cosmos to learn about the Cosmos Hub and how the $ATOM can connect every blockchain. Cosmos is the port city connecting chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum to ensure your liquidity on any chain can be used anywhere. Find new staking opportunities, applications, or build your own parachain at cosmos.network.\\n\\nhttps://thewolfofallstreets.link/cosmos\\n\\n----\\n\\nIf you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co\\n\\n----\\n\\nJoin the Wolf Den newsletter:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\u25ba\\u25bahttps://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members'