Podcast: The Next Big Economic Disruption

In the latest episode of “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder of Blockworks, sits down with Dr. Pippa Malmgren to chat about globalization, decentralization and innovation post COVID.

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Dr. Pippa Malmgren / Champions Speaker

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On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, sits down with former presidential advisor and economist Dr. Pippa Malmgren. Dr. Malmgren shares insights on the effects of decentralization, creative destruction, debt restructuring, and how crypto fits into her outlook.

They covered:

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
  • Centralization vs. Decentralization
  • Innovation’s effect on the Future

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by co-host Tyler Neville where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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