“6 Months is an Eternity in Crypto” - Jackson Palmer Interview

“6 Months is an Eternity in Crypto” - Jackson Palmer Interview

Dogecoin co-creator Jackson Palmer has had a busy 2014. The cryptocurrency he helped create — and that coin’s community — has sponsored Olympic athletes and a NASCAR driver, and its popularity skyrocketed in the spring. However, a few events have revealed that not all Shibes are the fun, light-hearted types who formed the community’s core. It’s when this ugliness rears its head that Jackson said he takes a step back. We had a chance to speak with Jackson this week about Dogecoin and his plans for the future. [Full disclosure: Asynchronous email interviews can hop around thematically....


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