Sandra is CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, an industry association for the blockchain technology ecosystem.
“In 2022, not having a basic understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology will be a ‘corporate career risk’. From bankers to corporate executives to politicians, it’s imperative that they join in and seriously consider the impact of blockchain.
Additionally, 2022 winners will “expect the unexpected” and adapt to investments, serve customers and participate in new trends.
In 2021, few expected NFTs to become the killer app and increase mainstream interest and adoption. Web3, the Metaverse, and DAOs will all hit mainstream curiosity in 2022.
The boring infrastructure stuff is crucial. Crypto markets and the blockchain industry are experiencing explosive growth, but to scale they need common terminology, standards, and solid governance, including conflict resolution.
The Global Blockchain Business Council will continue the Global Standards Mapping Initiative in 2022 and map the regulatory, technical, academic and business state of cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
GSMI is the largest crowdsourcing, open access crypto and blockchain research project. GSMI 2.0 content, released in November, was the result of eight months of work by over 200 individuals and 131 institutions, including undergraduate researchers and veterans from government, industry, startups, and regulation.
For 2022, I will stick to the original vision of leveling the playing field for many, not for a few. “
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