This is an image of the New York Stock Exchange. The undisputed dominant forum for commerce in the 20th century
Notice something? No humans. This is the future.
Bitshares is an unstoppable exchange because it leverages innovative technology at an ancient problem - the secure exchange of goods and services. Today the Bitshares platform processes tens of millions in nominal USD value. This year it will process more than one hundred million within 24 hours and that is only the beginning. Decentralized exchanges are important because in the future they will process more value than the above trading floor while minimizing risk of loss.
Most important it will open the opportunity for a global financial community. This technology offers anyone access to incredibly power financial tools. The tools to become market participants. And the technology to facilitate the interaction of a global population. The world gained a glimpse of this potential with the "Gilded Age" or the brief era prior to World War 1 when the entire world was on a de facto gold standard (regarded as a golden era before the ultimate mismanagement of global wealth resulted in depression). That system itself became prone to centralization by banks and governments (gold bullion vaults). Bitshares and its progeny offer another route. A route I think will assist the millions in becoming market participants. With bitshares smartcoins anyone can control the equivalent value of 100 oz of physical gold -- Decentralized. Does anyone else share my excitement for the future?
Cryptoassets in general may have some extended negative price action ahead in the short term but the fundamental value being built every day is surprising. The future is bright.
