Bitcoin ETFs, KeyBank's GBTC investment, and Polkadot's smart contract future
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Bitcoin ETFs, KeyBank's GBTC investment, and Polkadot's smart contract future

E10 • May 15, 2024 • 8 mins

In this episode, Roni delves into Bitcoin ETFs, with a focus on institutional investments and KeyBank National Association's stake in GBTC. The conversation also explores advancements in Polkadot's blockchain, an introduction to smart contracts, Polkadot's 2.0 vision, and the future of smart contract platforms.

Key Points

  • Wisconsin Investment Board and other major institutions are making substantial investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, signaling growing confidence in cryptocurrency as a viable investment vehicle.
  • Polkadot's governance community has approved funding for the development of smart contracts integrating the blockchain's native DOT token, aiming to simplify cross-chain application creation and enhance Polkadot's ecosystem.
  • Artificial intelligence's integration with blockchain is expected to drive significant growth in smart contract platforms, with predictions that the market value could reach up to $25 trillion by 2030 due to increased demand for on-chain verification and authentication services.
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