Cut to the Crypto

What Opportunities (and Challenges) Do You Foresee When Building on the Blockchain? with Elan Halpern

Episode Summary

In this episode of Cut to the Crypto, we’re talking to Elan Halpern. Elan works at blockchain startup Alchemy and is committed to bringing more people into Web3. We’ll be answering the question, “What opportunities (and challenges) do you foresee when building on the blockchain?”

Episode Notes

In this episode of Cut to the Crypto, we’re talking to Elan Halpern. Elan works at blockchain startup Alchemy and is committed to bringing more people into Web3. We’ll be answering the question, “What opportunities (and challenges) do you foresee when building on the blockchain?”

We talk about the major shifts that have defined the online world up to this point and how Web3 is the next stage. We talk about some of the challenges around Web3 infrastructure and the importance of laying the right foundations. Does the infrastructure always have to be in place before you start to develop an app?

We discuss some of the things that will be possible in Web3 that aren’t achievable in Web2 and what Elan is especially excited about. We also chat about how to make Web3 more inclusive and welcoming to women and finally, Elan shares some advice for newcomers to Web3 who might feel daunted.