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Oto Gomes and Erai Beckman join Alec for a conversation on the future of blockchain, the risks of unregulated markets, and how compliance could safeguard financial freedom.
Both guests bring unique backgrounds, Oto as a former CPA turned crypto educator, and Erai as a seasoned entrepreneur who helped legalize CBD imports in Brazil before shifting to blockchain. Together, they explore what went wrong with DeFi, why some regulation may be necessary, and how projects like Peace Through Trade (PTT Coin) are building toward a safer and more practical Web3 future.
Oto shares how his years as a CPA shaped his understanding of accountability in finance and why that perspective matters in Web3.
Erai explains how his legal experience in Brazil informs the design of a compliance-first blockchain platform, aiming to bridge traditional finance and decentralized systems.
The conversation debunks the idea of blockchain being “unhackable,” looks at Bitcoin’s processing power, and considers looming quantum computing threats.
They argue that frameworks like those in Singapore—clear custody rules, KYC/AML processes, and third-party verification—can reduce fraud while keeping user sovereignty intact.
The group discusses central bank digital currencies, platform neutrality, insurance, and how utility-focused crypto projects will outlast hype-driven models.
About Erai Beckman
Erai Beckman is the founding partner of Peace Through Trade and co-developer of PTT Coin. He previously co-founded the first CBD pharmaceutical company to legally import into Latin America, playing a pivotal role in Brazil’s 2015 CBD/THC legislation. He now applies his expertise in regulation and markets to blockchain projects designed for compliance and stability.
About Oto Gomes
Oto Gomes is a former CPA and long-time crypto investor. He is the founder of the Crypto Freedom Academy, an educational platform designed to help people learn crypto fundamentals and build financial sovereignty.
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Related Links & References
Peace Through Trade (PTT Coin)
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Show Minutes
00:00:00 – Blockchain/Web3 Scam? Your Questions Answered
00:01:43 – Introductions
00:05:35 – Regulation and Blockchain Freedom
00:22:41 – Blockchain and Security: Is it Hackable?
00:30:50 – Blockchain, Freedom, and CBDC Threats
00:43:46 – The True Philosophical Value of Crypto
00:53:42 – Physical Internet and Decentralization
00:59:15 – Hoarding Concerns and Blockchain Transparency
01:14:15 – PTT Explained: Supply, Mining, Mission
01:41:30 – How Blockchain Leads to Prosperity and Freedom
01:54:10 – DAOs and PTT Explained
02:02:00 – Growing PTT Community for ICO