Around The Coin

Thomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at Reserve

April 12, 2023 Faisal Khan and Mike Townsend | Glassbox Media Episode 483
Around The Coin
Thomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at Reserve
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In this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Thomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at Reserve.

Thomas Mattimore is Head of Platform (Protocol) at Reserve, a protocol and application that helps people fight inflation with stable currencies. The platform enables anyone to create asset-backed currencies that fight inflation, share revenue, are censorship-resistant, yield-bearing, and have proof of reserves on-chain, 24/7. Thomas has a decade of experience in product and engineering, including roles at Web2 companies focused on expanding access to better financial products.

James Glasscock is the Head of the Ecosystem at Reserve. James is a 20-year veteran of tech investing, starting at KPMG and Zone Ventures. He also led digital strategy and operations for media companies Turner Broadcasting, Machinima, and Warner Bros. 

Introduction
Thomas Mattimore: Product-market fit crucial for crypto industry
James Glasscock: His Journey From Media to Crypto
How do you define a stable currency?
How do view the technology addressing the idea of currency stability?
Reserve Protocol
The Electronic Dollar
Market cap influences cryptocurrency stability?
Currency Customization Trend
Challenges with multiple currencies
Unpredictable banking crises
The Evolution of Stablecoin
Do you agree that USDT and USDC had not been transparent?
The Business Model
Circle's Model
The Market Cap
What makes a great Head of Ecosystem?
The Real Competitor
The Future of Global Reserve Currency