JPEG Summer: How NFTs Ushered The Mainstream Into Crypto
Reuben Bramanathan of IDEO CoLab explains the NFT madness behind JPEG Summer and how August 2021 marked a milestone for crypto mass adoption.
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Reuben Bramanathan of IDEO CoLab shares his thoughts on JPEG Summer
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JPEG Summer: How NFTs Ushered The Mainstream Into Crypto
Mint Season 2 episode 6 welcomes Reuben Bramanathan, an expert on all things crypto law, product management, fund management, and more. Having worked at Coinbase from 2015 to 2017, Reuben has seen the industry evolve at a rate in which many don’t have purview.
Now, he’s helping build IDEO CoLab for collaborative impact where he and his team connect organizations to shape technology’s impact on the world.
In this episode, we talk about:
His take on JPEG summer
How NFTs are introducing the mainstream into crypto
Securities laws regarding fractional NFTs
What opportunities in the space most excite him and IDEO CoLab
Fair launches for creator coin
NFT consumer applications
What will eat web3?
…and so much more.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
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