#312: John Paller, Founder of ETHDenver, on The Present State of ETH, and The Future of DeFi, DAOs, and NFTs

John Paller is a Denver-based blockchain entrepreneur, inventor, and futurist, and the Founder and Executive Steward of ETHDenver, the world’s largest Web3 and Ethereum-based innovation festival. He is also the Founder and Executive Steward of Opolis, a Digital Employment Cooperative for independent workers.

Prior to discovering Ethereum in 2015, John spent more than 15 years in talent acquisition, HR Technology, and employment systems, building multiple successful enterprises. John brings a breadth of experience in fundraising, investor relations, community outreach, and crypto economies, guiding his vision of democratizing employment and growing decentralized communities. In 2014, John was awarded “40 Under 40” by the Denver Business Journal for his contribution to shaping the future of business.

In this conversation, we discuss:
- ETH Denver 2024
- Predictions for DAO 2.0, DeFi 2.0, NFT 2.0
- Current Web3 trends and narratives
- Shifting regulatory dynamics in the US
- Origin story of POAP
- UI + UX = mass adoption
- Current ETH narrative
- Interdependency
- RFK Jr. speaking at ETH Denver

ETHDenver
Website: ethdenver.com
Twitter: @EthereumDenver
Instagram: @ethdenver

John Paller
Twitter: @PallerJohn
Medium: @opolisjohn
LinkedIn: John Paller

 
 
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