Cryptocurrencies - The Hype & Reality

Introduction

In 2008 the Bitcoin whitepaper was published and in 2009, bitcoin was launched.

To many, this was in response to the modern-day financial systems of the world.

Since then, there has been a growing interest and frenetic excitement at the possibilities of cryptocurrencies to upend traditional financial markets.

Many of the most vocal supporters of cryptocurrency tout the return of power to the people and away from governments.

But what is the reality?

This webinar will review core elements of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and unpick both the rationale for the frenzy and point out the flaws in the arguments being put forward to support the movement.

You will gain data and insights that will allow you to communicate more effectively with your own clients when asked to provide support for projects ranging from corporate token offerings to private individuals attempting to recoup cryptocurrency losses or to resolve disputes with corporations providing services within the cryptocurrency industry.

The webinar is suitable for those who have a basic understanding of cryptocurrency and will be beneficial to those who are interested in understanding how to see past the hype and how to spot both obvious and hidden risks associated with cryptocurrency projects ranging from Non-Fungible Tokens (‘NFTs’) to Decentralised Finance (‘DeFi’) and the emerging trend of Central Bank Digital Currencies (‘CBDCs’).

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• A brief history of cryptocurrencies - How did we get here?
• What has happened since 2009? Everything from smart contracts to DeFi to NFTs
• A quick look at social media, crypto-bros, bitcoin maximalists and the ‘religion’ of cryptocurrency
• What businesses and business models are in the ecosystem? And how do they fit into the ideology of cryptocurrencies?
• Where is the industry likely to go next?

This webinar was recorded on 20th June 2022