For blockchain to truly disrupt and advance the economy, Perianne knew that another kind of network is needed, one to connect industry and government to promote innovation, jobs and investment. TIGER 21 Member Perianne Boring is the Founder and CEO of the Digital Chamber, the trade association she founded in 2014, dedicated to representing and advancing blockchain technology.

For her education and advocacy work in the field, which attracted more than 200 members to the Digital Chamber, including Accenture, Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, Fidelity, and Wells Fargo, Forbes named Perianne one of the America's Top 50 Women in Tech. And she was also named one of the 10 most influential people in blockchain by Coindesk.

Host Michael Sonnenfeldt speaks with Perianne, a pioneering figure in the blockchain realm. “Bitcoin is the best performing asset class in the history of the world,” she explains. The investment community is just starting to understand the value of digital scarcity. They discuss her early entrance into the Bitcoin ecosystem, the economic disparities motivating her career, and the significant impact of her policy work.

The episode covers timely topics such as the technology behind Bitcoin, its geopolitical significance, and common misconceptions about its use. Additionally, Perianne shares insights into her personal journey and what sets her apart as an entrepreneur.

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"Washington bet against me"

Most Influential Woman in Blockchain

Topics:

(00:00) Introduction to Perianne Boring

(05:10) How Perianne became influential in blockchain

(06:49) Bitcoin's breakout year: 2013

(09:11) Background

(11:08) GFC 2008

(12:52) White House internship

(13:44) Bitcoin: Tech innovation

(17:02) Myth-busting: Bitcoin and illicit finance