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An Introduction to Tokenomics: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano

On this episode of Let’s Talk Cardano, Giorgio Zinetti, CTO of the Cardano Foundation, welcomes blockchain expert Massimo Morini, former chief economist at Algorand and advisor to global institutions like the World Bank. Together, they delve into the world of tokenomics, dissecting the economic principles powering decentralized ecosystems and their real-world impact. Morini, drawing on his deep blockchain insights, illustrates how Cardano's approach fuels innovation across industries, providing a fresh outlook on the future of decentralized finance and governance.

Participants
Giorgio Zinetti
CTO of Cardano Foundation
Massimo Morini
Digital Economy Research Lead at ADIA Lab. Professor at USI Lugano, Bocconi and Milan Polytechnic. Previously Head of Modelling, Treasury and Chief Economist in banking (Intesa) and blockchain (Algorand)
Published October 8, 2024 in Podcast
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