<p>In this episode, Ben Putley speaks with Nic Cary, founder of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Blockchain.com">Blockchain.com</a>, one of the pioneering cryptocurrency companies established in 2011. Nic built the first popular blockchain explorer (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://blockchain.info">blockchain.info</a>) and has grown <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Blockchain.com">Blockchain.com</a> into one of the world's largest crypto platforms, serving millions of users globally. </p><p>As someone who's witnessed Bitcoin's evolution from the early days to today's $3 trillion market, Nic shares his perspective on the current state of cryptocurrency adoption and makes some bold predictions about what's coming next. </p><p></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>- Why despite a $3 trillion market cap, only 200-300 million people globally are actually "on-chain" </p><p>- How regulatory frameworks have inadvertently created barriers to adoption, particularly in markets like the UK </p><p>- The emerging intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology </p><p>- Why AI agents will be conducting most digital payments within five years </p><p>- New interfaces won't be controlled by single companies like current operating systems </p><p>- Why we're moving from "infrastructure decade" to "execution decade" </p><p></p><p>A must-listen for builders, investors, and anyone who wants the unvarnished truth about where crypto really stands – and the massive opportunities still ahead.</p>