As the world moves in cycles, we see that change is constant. The pendulum swings and with global lockdowns, continuous quantitative easing, and privacy breaches – we are approaching a point of conflicting overreach and control. However, there is hope! History shows that human ingenuity will always find a way. The desire for freedom and financial opportunity resulted in the invention of Bitcoin. The open-source nature of Bitcoin opened Pandora’s Box in the form of blockchain technology, minimizing friction in the exchange of value.
We are entering a time of the empowerment of the individual, organized by the blockchain.
When what is considered to be “money” changes – economic, political and social shifts occur. Those who choose to find future solutions to modern problems become the leaders of the new world as we enter an era of incorruptible money, except this time “sound money” is underpinned by a public ledger on the blockchain, a network of computers, and always definitive math. Creating an economy more closely tied to our labor and self-expression where global monetary competition will keep incentives honest.
Although the distributed future is built online, nothing can replace face to-face, real human connection.
When I started organizing events in Miami about Bitcoin, it was because I wanted to find my tribe. I wanted to find the people who understood where the world was moving and why it was time for this shift to occur. There were many small groups in existence but they all acted in silos. I found that Bitcoin has a way of bringing minds together because it touches so many different interests. I felt the need to educate about the possibilities of blockchain as Miami was a transient city looking to establish itself as a technology hub. Understanding the timing and elements, I opened the Blockchain Center on Flagler Street, Miami’s historic first street. Although many attribute me as the “Godmother of Miami Crypto Scene,” I am just a part of what was always meant to be. My unique purpose was to bring individual groups together on a regular basis – local government, technologists, investors, entrepreneurs, academia and, most importantly, the ladies.
I am proud to report that Miami’s crypto scene is often praised as having a strong female participation. As someone who has always worked in male dominated industries, I go out of my way to attract and empower other women. Having feminine influence is especially important since entirely new ecosystems will be coded into existence. Given Miami’s history for embracing entrepreneurs, the early adopters of cryptocurrencies found the blockchain center to be a unique place where they were welcome. Individuals quickly found their tribe and this kept us together. It was this unity and real human connection that pushed the movement forward.
I am proud to have played a pivotal role in making Miami the Crypto Capital of the Americas and am thankful that the city was so gracious and supportive of our mission. Although blockchain is decentralized technology that enables the individual, nobody can do it alone. Together we pave the path to a new future. I look forward to the opportunities blockchain will bring to those who choose to participate.
