Laura Shin

Formerly senior editor at Forbes, Laura Shin was the first main stream journalist to cover the topic of bitcoin and cryptocurrency full- time. In her talk she shares her journey and how she believes this new world could allow more people to be their own boss. Laura is a crypto journalist and hosts the crypto podcasts Unchained and Unconfirmed.

Is crypto truly the next big thing, or is it just a money-sucking flash in the pan? In a wide-ranging interview, journalist Laura Shin explains what crypto is (and what it definitely isn't), taking us through the most recent turns in its constantly evolving story -- including the recent meltdown caused by the bankruptcy of FTX. (This conversation, hosted by TED tech curator Simone Ross, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event on November 30, 2022. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)