Explore how ICO-era dynamics apply to crypto agents, from the narrative-driven early phase to a mature state where value is created through long-term data, revenue and innovation.
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Iraklis Anastasiou is a senior research analyst and manager with over two years of experience in the crypto space. He has been writing for Cointelegraph since 2024, contributing analytics and insights. With over seven years background in finance and economics, he covers emerging trends in crypto from stablecoins to real-world asset tokenization. He holds a Masters in Blockchain and Digital Currencies, a Bachelor in Finance & Economics, and has published over a dozen reports. In his mind, crypto unlocks a new playing field where financial inclusivity and transparency can usher nations and citizens into a new era of financial revolution and blockchain can serve as an audit trail for institutional and governmental accountability. Iraklis has no crypto holdings above Cointelegraph’s disclosure threshold of $1,000.
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