If you told me when I got into the blockchain space more than seven years ago that key pieces of sweeping market structure legislation for crypto would be brought to the
Policymakers and regulators are grappling with definitional and threshold questions of whether and how to regulate. What does it mean for a software system to be decentralized? When do potential financial risks emanate from cyber-security threats, and how do we mitigate such risks? What is necessary to ensure the overall integrity of the system?
Policy is a doing word. Engaging in policy work means talking, advocating, explaining, teaching, and, most importantly, building relationships. Even better when you can also tell your story. This can take many different forms: calling, writing letters, setting up meetings.