My Mother Hates Your Project (And Mine)! Why We Need More Soft Skills In Crypto
summary
Argues that crypto overvalues technical chops and underinvests in communication, creativity and human connection, claiming clearer language and storytelling would speed adoption. Cites naming failures like “ethereum 2.0” and existential deposit (suggesting minimum balance), product noise from NFT clones, a concrete fix in EIP-5749 to restore wallet choice, and a browser wallet called encrypt. Recommends pairing communicators with engineers at booths, hiring for soft skills, and scripting public narratives to reduce jargon and deployable confusion.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00The problem with crypto
- 2:11Defining soft skills
- 3:07Improving communication
- 5:52Refining terminology
- 9:12Fostering creativity
- 14:17Building connections
- 19:10Investing in soft skills
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