Alex Tapscott - From MAG7 to DAG7: Identifying Tomorrow’s Champions - TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025
In this insightful talk, Alex Tapscott delves into the transformative potential of emerging technologies at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025. As we stand on the brink of a new technological era, Tapscott examines the significant impact of various innovations such as AI, biotechnology, and especially blockchain — the foundational technology of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. He frames the current environment as a pivotal moment where multiple disruptive technologies are simultaneously revolutionizing traditional economic and social structures.
The conversation shifts towards a powerful comparison between the existing technological giants, the so-called "MAG7" — companies that have dominated the internet information era — and the emerging "DAG7," a new class of blockchain-based networks destined to lead the internet of value. Tapscott elaborates on how these blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, differ fundamentally from their predecessors by enabling decentralized and permissionless environments where anyone can participate, build, and create value.
Tapscott discusses the massive potential and opportunities within this second era, highlighting how traditional giants may be outpaced by innovative blockchain protocols. By paralleling this transition to exponential growth stories, such as the invention of chess, he emphasizes the daunting yet exciting potential ahead for decentralized assets and applications.
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