TC Editors Speak Up: Technology, Trends, and Controversies in the Cryptoverse

There is never a dull moment in the cryptoverse. Blockchain, DeFi and web3 technologies continue to evolve rapidly in a world of wild extremes. How extreme? Consider these two examples.

The Terra ecosystem vanishes in a multi-billion dollar crash-and-burn as traditional investment firm Andreessen Horowitz shuts down a $4.5 billion crypto mega-fund. Then you have the ongoing crypto regulatory tussle in the context of the Coinbase insider lawsuit.

That's a lot to follow and digest, and that's why we asked some of our editorial team, Lucas Matney, Jacquelyn Melinek and Anita Ramaswamy - who eat, sleep and dream about all things cryptography – to give their opinion and share their point of view and perspectives. They are also the brains behind the programming of TC Sessions: Crypto and the hosts of TechCrunch's Chain Reaction podcast.

Before we dig into the juicy stuff, here's a reminder to join us — and these aces editors — at TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17 in Miami. Buy a Launch Pass now and you'll save $250.

Without further ado, here's a quick look at what our editors are most excited about attending TechCrunch's first TC sessions: The Crypto Event.

What are your main priorities or goals when setting up the schedule for the first TechCrunch sessions: Crypto event?

Anita Ramaswamy: I am dedicated to ensuring that our speaker list and the topics we develop are representative of the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds present in the Web3 community.

Lucas Matney: I spend a lot of my time crafting an agenda that ensures we do justice to the unprecedented excitement surrounding this industry while providing the less glamorous context about the inherent risks of pushing more of consumers towards products that promote speculative investment.

Jacquelyn Melinek: I hope to create a program that delves into the intricacies of the industry while making content easily accessible to those curious about crypto, while having experts in the field highlight and comment on the risks associated with the industry.

Speaking of the name of the event, are we going to hear more than just "crypto"?

LM: You bet. While cryptocurrency adoption continues to be the industry's high-level goal, the space has become much less monolithic over the past two years, with founders advancing new blockchain technologies to organize and manage online communities and encourage early adoption of new products on the web.

JM: There is a deeper level in the crypto industry than just "crypto". Attendees will be able to listen to discussions on a range of topics that benefit or flow from it, but also create their own path with technology. Cryptography is the focus of the industry, but it's not the ultimate term of discussion.

AR: Absolutely: many people use the word "crypto" as a synonym for anything related to blockchain technology, although it mostly encompasses the financial applications/tokens themselves. These are important, but we'll also talk about the impact of blockchain technology and the ideas that shape it on founders, creators, and ordinary internet users who may not be as deeply immersed in the web3 sp.. .