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Timestamps
00:00 Bank delay sparks a crypto rabbit hole
00:32 Remembering the Fourth Turning theory
01:29 Mastercard partners with Chainlink
02:07 Building a bridge to on-chain crypto
03:09 How CCIP connects banks and blockchains
03:56 Smart Execution explained simply
04:38 Why DeFi depends on Chainlink oracles
06:00 Tron stablecoin uses Chainlink data feeds
06:40 Mantle Network adopts Chainlink from day one
07:15 LINK token utility in action
08:16 Financial disclaimer for viewers
09:14 Legacy finance slowly adopting new tech
10:28 SWIFT’s past and Chainlink’s potential turn
11:13 Tokenizing real-world assets (RWA)
12:18 Proof of Reserve builds trust on-chain
13:20 CRE and Delivery vs Payment on blockchain
14:31 The old skyscraper vs new skyscraper analogy
15:28 Bullish but realistic view on Chainlink
16:29 Competition and unsung hero status
18:01 Hope for faster, trustless transactions
19:10 Invitation to free educational Discord
20:05 Kraken Pro affiliate disclosure
20:36 A nuanced future for old and new finance
21:03