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Blockchain Catchup: KR1 plc

Hosted by Fred Casella & Exponential Do
 
 
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Today's Blockchain Catchup is with the MD and co-founder of KR1 plc, George McDonaugh.

George discovered bitcoin in late 2011 and, after being an educator of the technology, co-founded KR1 in 2016 (at the time ETH was at $10.86 and BTC $412.07). KR1 is therefore a veteran digital asset investment firm and being publicly listed makes is especially unusual.

KR1 participated in the foundation rounds in Cosmos and Polkadot and also participates in follow-on rounds, later stage investments, specialised third-party funds as well as staking and other investments opportunities (eg Polkadot and Kusama parachain crowd loans) - see investments here.

In this informal conversation we will explore:

  • what makes KR1 different from conventional venture funds

  • what makes the current bear market both different and similar to previous downturns

  • how does the emerging regulatory landscape affect blockchain innovation

CAVEAT: nothing in this conversation will constitute financial advice.