The Blockchain Economy Is the Result of Political and Social Realities: An Interview with James Haft of CryptoOracle

There’s a strong sense of community in crypto, whether it’s troubleshooting wallet setup, collaborating on GitHub, or answering the questions of interested and skeptical friends. All of these daily interactions happen on a micro level and are mostly about making money. James Haft, co-founder of New York-based CryptoOracle, is a modern-day Rousseau, focused on blockchain technology’s role in reshaping economies and society. In this exclusive interview, we’ll get into the philosophical motivations behind decentralization and its impact. The Merkle: Hi James, can you tell us a little bit about CryptoOracle? James Haft: In October 2017, Lou Kerner and I formed CryptoOracle,