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Why Crypto’s Biggest Problem Isn’t What You Think - Jerry Fragiskatos

04 Mar 2025

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When Jerry first got recruited into blockchain, he thought it was a scam. Now, he's leading innovation at Apex Fusion, a groundbreaking project aiming to solve Web3’s biggest challenges. In this episode, we explore:✅ Why Web3 adoption is still lagging✅ The biggest UX/UI issues in crypto and how to fix them✅ How Apex Fusion is revolutionizing blockchain technology✅ The role of decentralization, reputation systems, and self-sovereign identity✅ The real-world impact of crypto and why it’s here to stayIf you think crypto is just hype, this episode might change your mind. 🚀📅 Apex Fusion is now live as of February 20th!🔗 Explore Apex Fusion:🌐 ApexFusion.org💻 Developers & Stake Pools: developers.apexfusion.org🔵 Discord: Join the Apex Fusion Community🟡 X (Twitter): @ApexFusion📸 Instagram: @ApexFusionEpisode Timeline:0:00 - Introduction & Jerry’s background0:05 - Entering crypto as a skeptic0:19 - Do we really need to store our own Bitcoin?0:25 - Who is Jerry? His transition from corporate to blockchain0:31 - What’s stopping Web3 from mass adoption?0:38 - Apex Fusion’s vision: Solving blockchain’s biggest challenges0:43 - Is crypto all hype?0:48 - Apex Fusion goes live (Feb 20th announcement)0:54 - First impressions of Dubai & its rapid transformation1:12 - Jerry’s journey from Dell & corporate deals to Apex Fusion2:03 - The turning point: What made Jerry believe in blockchain?2:22 - Fidelity’s early Bitcoin adoption & why they supported his move2:54 - Why blockchain is much bigger than money3:29 - How Jerry bought his first Bitcoin during the pandemic3:56 - The terrible UX/UI problem in crypto4:48 - Early adopters vs. mass adoption: What needs to change?8:08 - What will drive mass adoption? Regulatory clarity & major players like Apple9:58 - Custodial vs. self-custody: Which is better?10:54 - Risks of self-custody & the importance of security12:04 - What problem is Apex Fusion solving?13:58 - The challenge of interoperability & connecting Web3 “islands”14:41 - How Apex Fusion enables cross-chain assets15:05 - The tribalism problem in crypto & why it hurts the industry16:45 - How Apex Fusion promotes collaboration over competition17:02 - Why tribalism exists in crypto: The search for a new digital religion19:02 - The importance of community-driven blockchain development19:49 - What Apex Fusion users can do today21:58 - What is cascading disruption? How Web3 will change industries23:00 - How stablecoins & tokenized assets are revolutionizing finance28:26 - The real use cases of blockchain (beyond speculation)30:45 - The future of self-sovereign identity & digital nation-states33:02 - Why Web3 is a counterbalance to rising authoritarianism35:41 - The biggest regulatory shift that will push crypto forward37:00 - How blockchain networks solve marketplace quality issues39:00 - Reputation systems & filtering out bad actors in Web342:12 - The strategy for Apex Fusion’s growth & network effect43:27 - How to get involved with Apex Fusion today45:00 - Closing thoughts & where to find Apex Fusion

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