Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Cryptocurrency and the Future of Decentralization

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Today we sit down the Co-founder & CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong. Brian started Coinbase in 2012 when bitcoin was $2 and almost no one knew what it was, let alone believed in it. Today, it is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the USA that just went public at a nearly $100B market cap.
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0:00 Intro
2:18 How Brian discovered Bitcoin
9:45 How Coinbase grew from idea to reality
11:58 What the early days of bitcoin were like
15:31 How Brian got into tech
18:57 Democratizing information and money
21:15 The three ages of crypto
24:42 How Blockchain will change science and research
32:18 Decentralization in a centralized world
42:11 The IPO is 1% of the Coinbase journey
I’m Garry Tan, venture capitalist and founder at Initialized Capital. We were earliest investors in billion dollar startups like Coinbase and Instacart, and I’m a Forbes Midas List Top 100 venture capitalist in the world. We want these videos to be about helping people build world-class teams and startups that touch a billion people. Our startups have gone on to create more than $100 billion in market value so far, and Initialized has over $770M in assets under management.
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Produced by Chris Hall
Filmed by Michael Bliss & Oliver Covrett

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  • @yamilletrivas8041
    @yamilletrivas80413 жыл бұрын

    Also wanted to say the end of this made me feel really great! Looks like Brian and you Garry truly believe in paying it forward! Team Human!!! Wow!

  • @peterchin7796

    @peterchin7796

    2 жыл бұрын

    indeed, I wanna be someone that makes meaningful changes like Garry and Brian

  • @donaldlisle3417

    @donaldlisle3417

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the dialog it helps dream..... Thanks

  • @user-kv6un9bo6z

    @user-kv6un9bo6z

    2 жыл бұрын

    awesome video, bro! Btw, what do you think about KaikenInu?

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@donaldlisle3417 hello can I ask you a quotation

  • @JustinKanTV
    @JustinKanTV3 жыл бұрын

    Advice --> listen to Garry

  • @syz3981

    @syz3981

    3 жыл бұрын

    we need a Justin x Garry youtube channel ?!?!

  • @davorpasalic4994

    @davorpasalic4994

    3 жыл бұрын

    He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool - shun him. He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a child - teach him. He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep - wake him. He who knows, and knows that he knows, is a wise man - follow him. - Confucius

  • @mulengandalama9986

    @mulengandalama9986

    2 жыл бұрын

    No1justin can do a vid with brian No2please check ur dm

  • @Samir-xd7il

    @Samir-xd7il

    2 жыл бұрын

    advice---->listen Naval (also)

  • @MrGuitarguru95

    @MrGuitarguru95

    2 жыл бұрын

    “Hey Justin, take a look @ my startup” #favoriteFoundersFavoriteFounder 🚚📈💰

  • @coinbase
    @coinbase3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Garry! Loved the insights from the interview and production value.

  • @aks9545

    @aks9545

    3 жыл бұрын

    We know it's you Brian!!

  • @akashthomas3520

    @akashthomas3520

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aks9545 haha

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @orhanbiler9122
    @orhanbiler91223 жыл бұрын

    This channel is super underrated. I am glad I came across your channel.

  • @chettodust
    @chettodust2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the better interviews on startups and innovation out there. Brian is obviously a great entrepreneur/founder, but he comes off as a great person and human in this interview. I'm a big fan after watching this.

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello can I ask you a quotation

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @MT-vh6hd
    @MT-vh6hd3 жыл бұрын

    Might be the best interview I watched in a long time. Both studs , crushing it and making the world a better place. God bless

  • @akshajjois8908
    @akshajjois89083 жыл бұрын

    I literally love everything you post Garry - such an inspiration!!!

  • @MrJwarrior15
    @MrJwarrior152 жыл бұрын

    What a f*ing interview! This is mind blowing thank you for this. Can’t wait to see where we are in 10 years.

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    well you can see where they are in only a year, facing an SEC investigation for insider trading.

  • @granthawkins88
    @granthawkins883 жыл бұрын

    Brian is very sober and well-spoken. Need more voices like his in crypto.

  • @solomonsodipe6669
    @solomonsodipe66693 жыл бұрын

    this was such an awesome video to watch. Learned so much from you and brian. Please don't stop making videos Gary

  • @chunkauwong2097
    @chunkauwong20973 жыл бұрын

    people would not realize how perfectly timed this video is released. Bitcoin fell 30% in 3 hours; some great projects cut in half. It takes a believer to stay. Guys, time to think in utility from the coins u hold instead of fiat anymore.

  • @GarryTan

    @GarryTan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Store of value is just theme #1 - it's time to build

  • @ajokjo2010
    @ajokjo20103 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad i found about you , i'm watching every video you're uploading and really love your content .

  • @alexnunez1971
    @alexnunez19713 жыл бұрын

    Love that you guys took the time to meet and have this discussion. This is very valuable content.

  • @LandonMC
    @LandonMC3 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys. Thank you for the content Garry

  • @morninginvest8938

    @morninginvest8938

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @doctordilanka

    @doctordilanka

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Very grateful for the incredible content!

  • @Keyklips
    @Keyklips2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible that Bryan had the foresight to see the potential in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as a whole. Definitely a fan of what Coinbase is doing.

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello can I ask you a quotation

  • @hiralnagda4506
    @hiralnagda45063 жыл бұрын

    What a perfect timing! Bringing right person on board to talk precisely....Garry, I love your wisdom on this channel... it's a l pure blessing☺️ Thank you!

  • @SPORTSPLASHYT
    @SPORTSPLASHYT3 жыл бұрын

    Why does not this video have a million views at least? A great boost for people to go into their own ventures

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @DL-gx5cr
    @DL-gx5cr3 жыл бұрын

    The best CEO interview I've seen in a long time. Great interview Garry, excellent guy. Brian Armstrong - that's one small step for man, one giant leap for humanity.

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @datsenko_eth
    @datsenko_eth2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your amazing Content Garry. Binge wachted your entire youtube channel a few days after this video poped out in my recommendations. The Future is bright.

  • @solarsailor9863
    @solarsailor98633 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for these great videos, Garry!!

  • @xfregas2682
    @xfregas26823 жыл бұрын

    Thats so cool. One of my favourite interviews on KZread

  • @MindFieldMusic
    @MindFieldMusic3 жыл бұрын

    Great conversation. I'm excited to see where this all goes.

  • @_zeketorres
    @_zeketorres2 жыл бұрын

    I really love Brians attitude toward building startups. It's very cool that he was into tutoring and sold that startup. It seems like we both are passionate about learning and educating others. Thank you both for the great talk!

  • @_zeketorres

    @_zeketorres

    2 жыл бұрын

    I look forward to building my EdTech startup to be just as successful as Coinbase.

  • @_zeketorres

    @_zeketorres

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Pinñed. by. Garry Tån• will do!!! Thanks!

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @tusharabbott9946
    @tusharabbott99463 жыл бұрын

    love to see more of these.

  • @willcampbell7149
    @willcampbell71493 жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome interview, Garry. You did a great job interviewing Kevin Systrom back in the day too. Would love to see more of these!

  • @gokulvijayakumar1315
    @gokulvijayakumar13153 жыл бұрын

    You both see the world through same lens, thanks for the insightful conversation.

  • @abstractalgo
    @abstractalgo3 жыл бұрын

    Great video - important and diverse topics Also, I love Brian's commitment to continuous innovation.

  • @JoshBromberg
    @JoshBromberg3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, great production quality, and tons of insightful learnings as always. Keep it up Garry!

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading... what insight can you gleen from this outcome?

  • @CanaldoCriativo
    @CanaldoCriativo3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing content. Cheers from Brazil!

  • @chiranjeevichowdary5948
    @chiranjeevichowdary59483 жыл бұрын

    This is the channel everyone should visit. Thanks Garry bro

  • @Anewghost
    @Anewghost3 жыл бұрын

    Two great people and great sharing, thanks Brian, thanks Garry.

  • @sbstorage95
    @sbstorage953 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another amazing and exclusive video! Two great minds 👍🏻 Your videos inspire like crazy!😃

  • @morninginvest8938

    @morninginvest8938

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @markhoward5968
    @markhoward59682 жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent conversation

  • @matthewmartin8596
    @matthewmartin85962 жыл бұрын

    Such an awesome interview full of super motivating concepts! I’ll be rewatching this soon and sharing with my team

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello can I ask you a quotation

  • @INVESTOFYSTOCKALERTS
    @INVESTOFYSTOCKALERTS3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Gary!

  • @linya-yingcharity7956
    @linya-yingcharity79563 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content. This is really inspiring!

  • @paulbruch3120
    @paulbruch31202 жыл бұрын

    Brian and Garry seem genuine and down to Earth.

  • @zacharyschiller7712
    @zacharyschiller77123 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview. Thank you!!!

  • @gabriellaarango9100
    @gabriellaarango91003 жыл бұрын

    Wow !!! 🙂 loved the interview, loved the content and you two guys , loved Brian’s story on how the creation of coinbase unfolded, Blockchain, crypto currency, and the potential of so many new things with decentralization !! It is very exciting, ❣️😊

  • @dfan8432
    @dfan84323 жыл бұрын

    Very informative chat. Thanks guys.

  • @scotttang6229
    @scotttang62293 жыл бұрын

    You guys are fantastic. Thanks for sharing!!!!

  • @Itaivarochik
    @Itaivarochik2 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful relationship you guys formed. Gerry is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello can I ask you a quotation

  • @flavioguzman
    @flavioguzman3 жыл бұрын

    Super successful yet humble individuals. I had never seen an interview with Brian Armstrong, only heard the news about their work policy.

  • @chesstictacs3107
    @chesstictacs31073 жыл бұрын

    Thank guy Garry for the great content. Wishing Brian the best, hope they become Vanguard of crypto with the lowest fees possible. Next, we would love to see Vitalik Buterin, Peter Thiel on your show.

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading... still wishing brian the best? ))

  • @chesstictacs3107

    @chesstictacs3107

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paladro verdict? Is it over yet? Is there any court decision? Think before posting cheap comments

  • @rafaelvaliev8434
    @rafaelvaliev84343 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content!

  • @susanrosegale6646
    @susanrosegale66463 жыл бұрын

    The Universe has your back Gary Tan!! Love to you, found you via Dave Lee, love this synergy - thank you!

  • @mindaugasgalvosas1135
    @mindaugasgalvosas11353 жыл бұрын

    Companies owned by founders, investors and customers. Brilliant!

  • @prithviye
    @prithviye3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Garry!

  • @leonine5681
    @leonine56813 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gary appreciate the consistent and high quality content, and above all appreciate you sharing your story thus far.🙏👍

  • @lissymarvin6082

    @lissymarvin6082

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello can I ask you a quotation

  • @dogydu4u
    @dogydu4u3 жыл бұрын

    Hand down, most underrated channel on youtube!

  • @ruchuseb4310
    @ruchuseb43102 жыл бұрын

    It's incredible to know the story of Coinbase. You coaching Brian in his early days is great.

  • @tonyschumacher8688
    @tonyschumacher86883 жыл бұрын

    Thank your for this high quality content, garry!

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @xobeulb
    @xobeulb3 жыл бұрын

    great video, content and wisdom, thanks guys

  • @nordfarsi980
    @nordfarsi9803 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! Thank you

  • @silence_n1
    @silence_n13 жыл бұрын

    What a great talk, thank you guys

  • @BlockchainSensei
    @BlockchainSensei2 жыл бұрын

    Great interview thank you for this content!

  • @jahongirhusanov6878
    @jahongirhusanov68783 жыл бұрын

    Great interview learning a lot of new things, thanks! I’ve been at Coinbase office a couple of times for their React Native events. Saw Brian there first time, now I’m thinking I should have said hi 😄

  • @atangbingana6129
    @atangbingana61293 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Garry.

  • @dhavalshah1146
    @dhavalshah11462 жыл бұрын

    So good. One of the best interviews I have ever heard.

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @profitstores
    @profitstores3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Garry. Thanks for putting out great stuff.

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @dianalokada
    @dianalokada2 жыл бұрын

    loved the interview!

  • @TicoCrypto
    @TicoCrypto3 жыл бұрын

    Love the vision and passion from both of you guys!

  • @lissymarvin6082

    @lissymarvin6082

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how you doing and your family.if your problems are finical problem or you want your money to grow more than expected start up a trade with .Mr Scott I will gaud you and teach you how to trade!!kindly drop your contact for more information.

  • @emhtptc
    @emhtptc3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Gary, you're doing amazing things for humanity with your channel. You are so unselfish with your guidance and wisdom - just want you to know that it is really appreciated and helpful. Greetings for Australia

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @KevinYang
    @KevinYang3 жыл бұрын

    Such an underrated channel, priceless content!

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @claesronnenberg5829
    @claesronnenberg58293 жыл бұрын

    Love this - and the enthusiasm.

  • @walawei82
    @walawei823 жыл бұрын

    I've learned a lot since I have been watching Garry Tan and Justin Kan videos

  • @pearse.fitzpatrick
    @pearse.fitzpatrick3 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video, great to see peoples experience being such an influence on thier first big success.

  • @lissymarvin6082

    @lissymarvin6082

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how you doing and your family.if your problems are finical problem or you want your money to grow more than expected start up a trade with .Mr Scott I will gaud you and teach you how to trade!!kindly drop your contact for more information.

  • @brandantang9154
    @brandantang91542 жыл бұрын

    Garry, thanks for another amazing interview video/insight. I knew nothing about Brian Armstrong, but after this video, I have great admiration and praise of him as a person and a leader, a truly great and remarkable guy (you too Garry, but you already knew that 😀).

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @o.h.w.6638
    @o.h.w.66382 жыл бұрын

    Some people just solve problems. Others look for problems to solve before anyone sees it. Loved this Garry. Always great videos!

  • @SylvainNtwali
    @SylvainNtwali3 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks for giving us this interview for free. I learned a lot.

  • @lissymarvin6082

    @lissymarvin6082

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how you doing and your family.if your problems are finical problem or you want your money to grow more than expected start up a trade with .Mr Scott I will gaud you and teach you how to trade!!kindly drop your contact for more information.

  • @stephenbeh2160
    @stephenbeh21603 жыл бұрын

    great interview

  • @shreyansnahar7238
    @shreyansnahar72383 жыл бұрын

    This is a brilliant video!

  • @RadioACtiveN3Rd
    @RadioACtiveN3Rd3 жыл бұрын

    35:58 - He was going for the opposite. Believers are important, but you need to have people who challenge your idea so that it can be validated. Really awesome interview, Garry! Top notch content

  • @christopherlopez7907
    @christopherlopez79072 жыл бұрын

    This is a great interview, thank you for sharing this here, this is great content, better that any business course of any college in my country, thank you!

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @christopherlopez7907

    @christopherlopez7907

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paladro I still think its a great course on doing business, not on financial trading and compliance hahah

  • @papibuythedip5553
    @papibuythedip55533 жыл бұрын

    a nice one !! thnx garry

  • @AFulfilledLife
    @AFulfilledLife3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview! 👌

  • @GianluigiBallarani
    @GianluigiBallarani2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing conversation 🙏

  • @nirkouris
    @nirkouris3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing interview.

  • @rafaelvaliev8434
    @rafaelvaliev84343 жыл бұрын

    38k views, come on. This stuff should be more popular

  • @Jan123.
    @Jan123.3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Thanks a lot for this.

  • @johnanderson1303

    @johnanderson1303

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello can I ask you a quotation

  • @voy6r
    @voy6r3 жыл бұрын

    super interesting convo

  • @abhipatil4844
    @abhipatil48443 жыл бұрын

    Good one enjoyed listening to it

  • @morrzze
    @morrzze3 жыл бұрын

    the video itself worth a million, what an inspiration !

  • @ravencoinspremiumadminasse6265

    @ravencoinspremiumadminasse6265

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hodl my unique RENMINBI token [Ravencoin] lol

  • @liorneuman2198
    @liorneuman21983 жыл бұрын

    great talk. food for thought

  • @anyasyht
    @anyasyht3 жыл бұрын

    Loved this interview!

  • @jerrybillionss7693
    @jerrybillionss76932 жыл бұрын

    garry tan thanks you so much this is very enriching.. thanks for the great content

  • @benemma5602
    @benemma56023 жыл бұрын

    Now thats a Creator that knows what he's talking about. Thanks for this Gary. Thanks for believing in him.

  • @komil5446
    @komil54463 жыл бұрын

    Great interview!

  • @GIOVANNYGARCIAHOLGUIN
    @GIOVANNYGARCIAHOLGUIN3 жыл бұрын

    this is pure gold!!!

  • @peterchin7796
    @peterchin77962 жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing Garry!! look forward to the availability of Coinbase for investors in Malaysia :)

  • @UNignorantpod
    @UNignorantpod3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #TeamCoinbase

  • @seojoonable
    @seojoonable2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video

  • @cappuccinopapi3038
    @cappuccinopapi30383 жыл бұрын

    This is AMAZING content

  • @austinfinance3447
    @austinfinance34472 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing Brian and Garry chat and hear their journeys! Go Team Human!

  • @KeedaAkaKeeds
    @KeedaAkaKeeds2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Was interesting to understand the process of how coinbase was born and how things will be changing and updating. Great

  • @paladro

    @paladro

    Жыл бұрын

    currently coinbase is under investigation by the SEC for insider trading

  • @AngeloCarlos
    @AngeloCarlos3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!

  • @mikoaj5298
    @mikoaj52982 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @antonioaa8097
    @antonioaa80973 жыл бұрын

    I met and got to have lunch with Brian when I worked at Coinbase. He is a great guy and very down to earth. Crypto is the the future.

  • @drshalin1
    @drshalin13 жыл бұрын

    Both of you so humble and polite individuals 😍

  • @rg6807

    @rg6807

    3 жыл бұрын

    my favorite thing about Gary. genuinely kind. nice guys can win. 🙏🏼 would love him on our cap table but more importantly in my corner as a founder.

  • @mustafamir3317
    @mustafamir33173 жыл бұрын

    This is pure gold.

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