I’ve always considered blockchains and crypto to be buzzwords. I never really understood what they were or the value they offered to our society. Recently, I’ve spent more time learning about blockchains and crypto—and they’re powerful. They will reduce global barriers to commerce, increase financial accessibility, reduce our dependence on intermediaries, increase social trust, increase online security, and place individuals in charge of their own data. These are big claims. My goal is to hel...