Paul Krugman predicts most crypto projects will look like Pets.com by 2033
Paul Krugman · Debating Crypto: Katie Haun vs. Paul Krugman · Nov 2, 2018 · at 31:02
Nobel laureate economist Paul Krugman expresses skepticism during a debate with a16z crypto general partner Katie Haun regarding the long-term viability of cryptocurrency.
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“My guess is, however, that I think I don't actually believe that we're at the dawn of a new age. I actually believe that we're at the that that most of this 10 years back, 15 years, 15 years from now, it will look a lot like Pets.com.”
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