Zhu Mao, the founder of the cryptocurrency institutional data platform Artemis, fondly recalled his legendary journey from traditional finance to the cryptocurrency field on social media. He revealed that as early as 2015, Bitcoin had quietly entered his sight, but at that time he did not pay enough attention. It was not until 2017 that he was again attracted by Bitcoin and the world behind it, resolutely deciding to immerse himself in it and began purchasing Bitcoin and other crypto assets.
During an in-depth conversation with Shapeshift founder Erik Voorhees, Zhu Mao was greatly inspired, and he began to deeply recognize the potential possibility of decoupling currency from government. Although he regrettably missed the frenzy of DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and the rise of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) in the following years, in 2021, he returned to the crypto field with great enthusiasm, investing not only in the highly anticipated Solana and its NFT projects but also actively attempting to participate in various DeFi projects, continuously expanding his investment landscape.
Zhu Mao also shared a heartwarming story about supporting Filipino scholars through the Axie Infinity gaming platform with his girlfriend, showcasing the unique charm of the crypto world in promoting social welfare. He firmly believes that in the future, traditional financial giants, such as Fidelity and BlackRock, will become significant forces driving the surge in the market value of crypto assets due to their active positioning in the digital asset ETF and related product sectors. At the same time, global leading fintech companies like Stripe and Visa are also expected to benefit from the rapid development of crypto payment networks.
Zhu Mao predicts that in the near future, the market value of crypto assets will leap from the current $3.5 trillion to an impressive $100 trillion or more, ushering in a new financial era. This prediction not only reflects his profound insight into the cryptocurrency industry but also expresses his eager anticipation for the limitless possibilities of the future financial world.