Road to Consensus: Painless Payments and the Limits of Blockchain

March 28, 2019
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We’re talking to experts in the crypto and blockchain space about the future of the industry. You’ll hear from economists, entrepreneurs, developers, and other speakers from Consensus events.

Flexa co-founder Tyler Spalding joins host Nolan Bauerle to discuss why vendors should love blockchain payments, even if customers haven’t jumped on board.

Flexa can be found on Twitter at @FlexaHQ

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