🎧 In this episode of Venture with Hesus, we sit down with Laura Walsh a renowned Web3 and blockchain expert, whose diverse background spans work with the UN in Thailand to spearheading major innovative Web3 projects.

🔍 In this episode, we delve into:

🌎 Transforming Cross Border Transactions: Laura shares insights on how distributed ledger technology is streamlining cross-border transactions, making them as straightforward as sending an email, transforming expectations for financial exchanges worldwide.

💸 Decentralised Finance Unpacked: We delve into whether decentralised finance (DeFi) can fulfill its ambitious promises. Laura offers her points of view on the cryptocurrency evolution, from the teething troubles of smart contracts to the potential of platforms like Solana, and unpacks the complex dynamics within decentralised autonomous organizations (DAOs).

🏦 Realities of Centralisation: Addressing the inevitable blend of centralisation within decentralized systems, Laura shares her insights on what the financial industry can learn from its historical cycles.

🕹️ Beyond Gaming and Collectibles: From pioneering investments in E-Sports to exploring the vast cultural phenomenon of NFTs, Laura discusses how blockchain technology extends far beyond collectibles into practical applications in ticketing, security, and dynamic digital assets.

🌐 Blockchain's Societal Benefits: The conversation expands to the societal benefits of blockchain, including financial inclusion, legal reforms, and innovative fundraising approaches, showcasing the technology’s capacity to address significant global challenges.