Is crypto quiet quitting? With Ikigai CIO Travis Kling
Quick Take
- Ikigai CIO Travis Kling discusses how crypto’s lack of real-world adoption is causing market veterans to question the industry’s future.
Episode 6 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland and Ikigai CIO Travis Kling.
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Ikigai CIO Travis Kling joined Tim Copeland to discuss how crypto's lack of real-world adoption is causing market veterans to question the industry's future.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Is crypto “quiet quitting”?
08:24 Burnout
13:27 Where’s the meta?
20:30 Greed over tech
25:55 Main character avoidant syndrome
26:40 Trump to the rescue
37:40 Debate/election thoughts
42:01 World Liberty Financial
45:53 Crypto contributions to Kamala’s PAC
47:14 Closing thoughts
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