Show notes
In conjunction with the Pantera Early Stage Token Fund I, Yieldstreet’s first crypto fund, this episode of The Yield welcomes Peter Kerr and John Johnson, head of capital formation at Pantera Capital, a $5.6 billion digital asset manager founded by Dan Morehead that specializes in crypto investments. They discuss Pantera’s predictions about the future of blockchain, the lifecycle of a token, the end game for crypto, and more. Key Takeaways:[2:13] The growth of Pantera under Dan Morehead and Joey Krug. [9:05] Pantera’s predictions about the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. [12:00] John’s response to the naysayers of decentralized finance. [14:54] Definitions of common crypto phrases. [19:10] The lifecycle of a token. [24:20] Two approaches to early stage user tokens. [27:11] Partnerships between VCs and the crypto community. [31:15] What is the end game for mainstream tokens? [35:07] NFTs and gaming. [38:27] Risk and sustainability going forward.