Cryptocurrency Industry Trends - Core™'s current trajectory may lead to the creation of two separate chains [1] - One chain will focus on NFTs, dapps, rollups, DeFi, stablecoins, tokenization, and cloud storage [1] - The other chain will focus on Bitcoin [1]

Industry Perception & Adoption - Crypto faces skepticism from tech circles, particularly in areas like SF, yet experiences widespread institutional adoption, forcing some initial critics to reconsider [1] - Status plays a crucial role in incentives, presenting a balancing challenge due to its mimetic nature; teams are actively working to destigmatize crypto to attract new talent in fields like AI and DeFi [1] Talent & Value Accrual - The average talent level in crypto is considered relatively low across most categories [1] - Projects attracting top-tier talent from outside the crypto industry have historically accrued significant value, exemplified by Solana's team with ex-HFT (High-Frequency Trading) professionals [1] - Projects attractive outside the "CT (Crypto Twitter) bubble" are crucial for attracting new talent, users, and capital expansion [2]