US Elections, Crypto Markets, AI, and New Media with Mario Nawfal

Mario Nawfal is a serial entrepreneur and a prominent figure in the crypto industry. We discussed a range of topics from the industry’s ethos and Mario’s insights on why the industry is attractive to many, to the declining trust in mainstream media and the role of independent publications and citizen journalism. We also discuss pressing issues like the politicization of crypto in the US. Finally, Mario offers his outlook for the industry and shares some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

📺 Watch Video

Episode Description

Mario Nawfal is a serial entrepreneur and a prominent figure in the crypto industry. In our interview, conducted during Consensus2024 in Austin, we discuss a range of topics from industry’s ethos to Mario’s insights on why the industry is attractive to many.

Mario shares his perspective on the declining trust in mainstream media and the role of independent publications and citizen journalism. We also discuss pressing issues like the politicization of crypto in the US. Finally, Mario offers his outlook for the industry and shares some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Chapters

0:00 Bull Market

01:25 RFK Character Assassination

03:35 Political Candidates

05:15 Consequential Year For Crypto

07:43 Crypto Community Can Swing Election Results

09:02 Mainstream Media

10:33 Independent media in the rapidly growing crypto industry?

11:32 Mario Nawfal Enters Crypto

12:32 “In it for the tech”

13:39 Ethos Of Crypto?

15:08 Centralization