Latest from Paul Brody
2024 Was the Year of Breaking Through
EY’s Paul Brody sees accelerated progress across the blockchain industry but warns speculative behavior on the fringes.
Why Corporates Will Default to Public Chains in the Future
Businesses used to prefer private chains. Here’s why the shift will happen, according to EY’s Paul Brody.
Intense Competition — Not Technology — Will Fuel Blockchain's Rise to Dominance
Like the internet itself, decentralized networks aren't always the most efficient tools for some tasks. However, the open, permissionless nature of these networks creates intense competition that often serves customers better than technical efficiency alone, says EY’s Paul Brody.
The New Blockchain Trilemma Is Here, and It’s Not About Technology
The original blockchain trilemma said builders had to choose between decentralization, scalability and security. The new one is a choice between products, customers and regulatory approval, says EY’s Paul Brody.
Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains
The next iteration of blockchain improvements may give us a new opportunity to achieve genuine decentralization, delivering resilient networks with innovative services, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
Blockchains Against Corruption
From currency risk to judicial risk, companies face all sorts of unforeseen macro threats, particularly in an election year. Decentralized tech can ease the burden, writes Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
Philanthropy's Blockchain Uptake Is Slow, But Future Is Bright
Adoption by non-profits, or the lack of it, is a good test of product simplicity and reliability, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
The Internet of Things Is Still Broken (But DePIN Can Fix it)
Manufacturers have struggled to make services for smart devices profitable, leading to problems for consumers. But these machines could be corralled to create blockchain-linked decentralized cloud infrastructure, says E&Y’s Paul Brody.
The Dollar Won, but Might the U.S. Lose Control of the Dollar?
We have a world currency already: it's the dollar. Do we want to keep it that way?
Crypto’s Transition: Bringing Capital Onshore
Today, offshore firms dominate the list of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges. Expect the center of gravity to come onshore going forward, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
