Day 1: Why I'm Learning Blockchain as a CTO
Why Blockchain? Why Now? After 20+ years as a CTO in traditional tech companies, including my current role at Worksuite and previous experience as VP Engineering at Nordcloud, I’ve decided to make a significant career pivot into the blockchain and Web3 space. Why it talks to me While I share the widespread excitement about cryptocurrency, my primary interest lies in blockchain technology itself. For me, blockchain represents the most thrilling technological advancement since the advent of public cloud computing. Its appeal stems from its transformative potential - not just as a technology, but as a force capable of reshaping societies. Blockchain enables a true prosumer (versus consumer) approach to computing and services, challenging the established hegemony of big tech companies. Moreover, it provides an investment platform with unprecedented equal access for all participants, democratizing financial opportunities in ways previously impossible. ...