On today’s episode, Nikita welcomes Matthew Ketchum, one of Tokyo's most well-known business consultants across real estate, technology and music. We explore why and how crypto has become so useless as a payment mechanism, the crypto industry carrying over exploitative norms from the finance industry, and the crypto bro culture surrounding so much of the industry. Hopefully by grounding ourselves with the truths of the industry we are able to better navigate the future with more honest and transparent blockchain creations! This episode was filmed at Centrum Shibuya, a Global Web3 Co-Working Space, the perfect Tokyo base for small events, building and networking. Matthew's channels: Twitter: MatthewBKetchum LinkedIn: matthew-ketchum Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Crypto vs crypto 07:31 - Blockchain Before Bitcoin 21:52 - 1EthToTravel 23:39 - Interlude 24:33 - Looking forward 27:46 - Blockchain landscape amongst Japanese creatives 28:46 - How can we help governments understand crypto 31:11 - Tools to use 31:35 - Nikita's experience with Ledger 36:46 - What wallets to use? 50:48 - Zaiko ticketing CryptoGirls is an educational platform designed for young women to learn more about Web3/Blockchain technology. We aim to be a trustworthy, reliable, and practical source of information for women wanting to explore blockchain-related business applications and/or creative endeavors. Connect with us through our social media pages: Instagram: @cryptogirlshq TikTok: @cryptogirlshq X: @cryptogirlshq YouTube: @cryptogirlshq