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ANTHONY DI IORIO
EP.68
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Anthony Di Iorio
Is Web3 becoming centralised?
In Episode #68, Ross is joined by Anthony Di Iorio, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Decentral Inc and Andiami.
Anthony’s mission has always been to empower people with the tools they need to be in total control over three things – their money, communication, and identity. He co-founded Ethereum in 2013. He is currently the founder and CEO of Decentral Inc. – an innovation hub & software development company focused on decentralized technologies. He has also recently launched Andiami, a global tech project designed to power a user-controlled internet while complementing & assisting decentralized technologies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others.
Ross and Anthony discuss the values that drove Ethereum’s success, how Web3 runs the risk of becoming centralised, and what he believes is the perfect model for solving business problems.
Highlights
These are deficient models that eventually lead to a collection of baggage and the demise of empires
If I don't like the way that's done, why would I do it myself? I've never built with advertising models in mind
The mission has always been to give people the tools they need to be in control of their money, communication, and identity
A lot of sales and marketing is really trying to convince someone to do something
It was about, about being able to create value and being in control of my digital assets and to not be told this is a system that you have to follow
The idea is not to try to sell people on things, but to improve people's lives
More about Anthony Di Iorio
In late 2013, Anthony funded & co-founded Ethereum, the decentralized smart contract platform that, at its peak, hit $500 billion in market cap. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Decentral Inc., a Toronto-based innovation hub & software development company focused on decentralized technologies. Decentral is the maker of Jaxx Liberty, a digital asset platform that has empowered millions worldwide with the tools they need to control their digital lives.
Anthony’s most recent project is Andiami: A Quest for Liberty, a global tech project designed to power a user-controlled internet while complementing & assisting decentralized technologies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. Andiami is planned to be unveiled at a special evening event in Toronto on November 7.
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