The vision of Tether’s Paolo Ardoino: cypherpunk ideals, regulation and the future of bitcoin
In an exclusive interview with crypto.news, Paolo Ardoino, chief technology officer at Bitfinex and Tether, provided a fascinating insight into his journey in the cryptocurrency industry, his thoughts on regulation, and the role of bitcoin in the future. Journey into crypto Ardoino, a lifelong developer, got involved in the cryptocurrency industry after discovering bitcoin (BTC) as a potential ledger solution to outdated and bug-ridden financial technology. Beginning his journey with Bitfinex in 2014, he worked on improving their bitcoin trading platform before transitioning to his current role as the CTO of Tether in 2017. This position led to his involvement in expanding various business lines within the company. Ardoino views coding as more than just a technical endeavor; to him, it’s a creative process through which ideas can be brought to life. The cypherpunk ethos and tether’s role During the 2022 PlanB forum in Lugano, Italy, Ardoino, alongside Adam Beck and Ni...