
Cryptocurrency | Crypto nomads on the Rise
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<p>Crypto nomads thrive in the biome of decentralised finance, an alternative financial ecosystem that circumvents established institutions' constraints.</p> <p>A nomad is a person who is homeless and frequently moves from one location to another. Due to the fact that they have no set location, they are open to exploring territories within their reach, which enables them to earn money. These nomadic herds are in stark contrast to the average person, whose primary goal is to establish a permanent home and expand their occupation and family - a concept despised by millennials.</p> <p>The millennial generation despises living at a snail's pace and settling in one area; they seek adventure and exposure through travel. As a result of their desire for a fast-paced lifestyle, their perspective on assets/investment has shifted as well. To them, digital assets appear to be far more profitable than physical assets like land and houses. Doesn't that seem like migratory behaviour, but in a contemporary setting!</p> <p>"The cryptocurrency market has a strong resemblance to the early Internet days in the mid-1990s. So much to develop and so early in the game, and so much potential to disrupt technical and traditional sectors and improve people's lives," says Surojit Chatterjee, chief product officer of Coinbase, a bitcoin exchange site.</p> <p>Who isn't enthused about the prospect of tapping into a worldwide pool of capital?</p> <p>Shortly after blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies (Ethereum and Bitcoin) were introduced to the market, trading and crypto exchanges commenced.</p> <p>Contrary to established stock markets and commodity exchanges, these exchanges were unregulated. While there were fewer entry-exit obstacles, they were extremely dynamic. With increasing trading volumes, it became clear that cryptocurrency will break down worldwide restrictions. It would not be inaccurate to assert that the ease with which cryptocurrencies provide access to global markets has led in the emergence of 'crypto nomads.'</p>