David Solomon interviews Brian Armstrong, the founder and CEO of Coinbase, about his journey and the evolution of Coinbase. Armstrong discusses his early interest in computers and technology, leading to his discovery of Bitcoin and the founding of Coinbase in 2012. He highlights the challenges and pivotal moments in the company's early days, including joining Y Combinator and finding a co-founder with a financial background. The conversation shifts to the current state of Coinbase, its various customer segments, and its role in the broader crypto ecosystem. Armstrong shares his vision for the future, emphasizing the move towards on-chain finance and the potential of technologies like prediction markets, tokenized equities, and AI agents using stablecoins. The discussion also covers the regulatory landscape and Coinbase's efforts to shape responsible crypto regulation. Armstrong concludes by offering advice to entrepreneurs, encouraging them to tackle ambitious, long-term projects that address both technological and regulatory challenges.
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