Drawing from Web History: Blockchains' Purpose and Stellar's Commitment | Money Reimagined

Denelle Dixon, CEO of Stellar Development Foundation, emphasizes the significance of strategic focus on outcome-driven development in the blockchain community. In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," host Sheila Warren is joined by Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation. This non-profit organization harnesses blockchain technology to enhance global economic opportunities, fostering fluidity in money, openness in markets, and empowerment for individuals. They discuss the purpose of blockchain technology and the importance of building for outcomes. Dixon shares about the challenges of building technology and the evolution of smart contracts on Stellar. They discuss insights gained from the internet's early stages and the hurdles posed by regulatory ambiguity. Emphasizing collaboration, they stress the importance of comprehending local issues and crafting appropriate solutions. 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:08 The Purpose of Blockchain Technology 04:26 The Challenges of Building Technology 05:38 The Evolution of Smart Contracts on Stellar 06:54 Focusing on Everyday Financial Services 09:25 Lessons from the Early Days of the Web 11:16 The Challenges of Regulatory Clarity 14:32 Working with Regulators and Policymakers 22:47 The Importance of Building with, Not for #cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto #blockchain #stellar #smartcontracts #tech Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk?sub_confirmation=1 Site: https://www.coindesk.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/coindesk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coindesk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoinDesk Newsletters: https://www.coindesk.com/newsletters CoinDesk Podcast Network: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jyIhkvAQhed8AWDZiPpSP Markets Daily Crypto Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sDXM8BlxsUqzL2IqmLqwE CoinDesk is the leading digital media, events and information services company for the crypto asset and blockchain technology community.