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· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postmagine a democracy in which an entire nation becomes a DAO, and every citizen has 1 governance vote.
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postIf ideas do not determine history, innovations do and Blockchain is undoubtedly one of the most important paradigm shift innovations of our time. Founders of blockchain start-ups are a torch-bearer for future generations…
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original post"Pegged to" ≠ "Backed by".
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original post14 years later and countries are still debating whether #Crypto is a commodity, currency, property, utility or money. Still so much unsettled science at a basic taxonomy level. A fascinating decade ahead for crypto…
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postDecentralisation is a spectrum, not an absolute 'all or none' phenomenon. The way forward is "minimum viable centralisation" (MVC) and "maximum possible decentralisation" (MPD).
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postThings and people break, resulting in scars. But they can be repaired and healed. Japanese "Wabi-Sabi": The unique beauty of "imperfection"...
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postThe girl sat next to me on the plane last night: ‘Non fungible token? Is that the “bitcoin thing”? Ok. Maybe we are not that early but still, early.
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postThe problem with “the” truth is that everyone has their version of “a” truth. In contrast to science where everyone agrees on universal truths (such as gravity, speed of light), political n social truths are hard to agree…
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postWhat is harder: decentralising a centralised company, or building a decentralised entity from scratch?
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postPolicymakers that are trying to “regulate” crypto with a hidden agenda of blocking/banning/obstructing its growth, are simply delaying the inevitable. The decentralisation genie is already out of the bottle.
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postManagers own the Outputs. Leaders own the Outcomes. Output = What you are supposed to do. Outcome = What you are supposed to achieve. Input ➡️ Activity ➡️ Outputs ➡️ Outcomes ➡️ Impact ➡️ Legacy
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postTop tip for writing your next blockchain proposal, research paper or government-funded grant application: Don't include 4D references if you can cite 1A references.
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postViews are just one of the many attention metrics. Always best to look at the combined altmetrics score across all platforms.
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postThe “A” in DAO stands for Autonomous, not Anonymous.
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postA litmus test for any country that claims it champions freedom of expression and a respect for human rights, is that it allows its citizens to buy, sell, hold, and mine #Crypto, irrespective of their political views…
· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE
From the original postStorms, pandemics, floods, fires, hurricanes, travel disruptions, visa delays, and expensive itineraries… Most #conferences should move online - An option that is extremely cost-effective, convenient, globally accessible…
