Here's what industry leaders foresee in the development of the blockchain technology and crypto space in 2021.
Max Yakubowski
Max Yakubowski is the opinion editor at Cointelegraph. He has a Master of Arts in linguistics and social anthropology and is passionate about innovative technology and its cultural and social influence as well as discursive representations. Prior to Cointelegraph, he worked as an academic curriculum developer and researcher at various educational organizations and institutions.
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