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Veronica Zora Kirin Onchain Team

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Joined Jul 11, 2024

Veronica Kirin is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, and blockchain/Web3 writer specializing in the intersection of technology, equity, and global impact. She is the founder of Asterisk Women’s Health (AsteriskDAO) and co-founder of Anodyne Magazine, both of which advocate for health equity through decentralized platforms and inclusive narratives.

As a writer and researcher in the Web3 space, Veronica explores the societal implications of blockchain technology, contributing content that bridges technical innovation with human-centered storytelling. Her work encompasses topics such as decentralized governance, cryptocurrency adoption, and the role of Web3 in promoting global health and economic access.

She is also a trained anthropologist studying paradigm shifts and the author of the award-winning book Stories of Elders, which documents the human impact of the high-tech revolution. Her thought leadership has been recognized by Forbes NEXT 1,000, GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love, and the BEQ 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40. Veronica has delivered talks at two TEDx events and has spoken at conferences around the world.

Skills and expertise

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations dataDAOs Women’s Health Entrepreneurship / SME Scaling Anthropology / Paradigm Shifts Speaking / Podcasting / PR Writing / Pitching / Publishing

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Veronica Zora Kirin

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Why Vitalik is Bullish on DeSci

Vitalik has been showing a lot of interest in DeSci. He lurked at the DeSci booth at DevCon 2024, attended a DeSci side event, and continues to mention DeSci projects in his personal blog. What does he know that keeps him so bullish? And how does it fit his greater vision?

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Understanding The Future of DePIN

DePIN accelerated into the new year with massive growth and financial interest. It has been hailed as one of the most exciting areas in blockchain. But what makes DePIN the industry to watch in 2025? Let’s have a look at how individuals and businesses are getting involved (and why it matters).

Veronica Zora Kirin

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Trends to Watch in 2025

We had our ideas about what would happen in Web3 during 2025. Now that we’re a month into the year, we can start comparing our predictions to reality. Read on to see what we were right about, what has lately emerged, and what has really surprised us. Do you agree with our findings?

Veronica Zora Kirin

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How TikTok’s U.S. Ban Turned Users To DeSoc

As the TikTok ban loomed, Meta wrung its hands with pleasure thinking it would get its user base back. Instead, 170M people were incentivised toward decentralized social media. Let’s unpack the shift in trust and what you can do to join the movement.

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Onchain Research Team

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Tokenization is the New Trade Layer

Innovators always find gold in the cracks. Right now, traditional trade structures collapse and trust in institutions crumbles. The gaps of opportunity are wide open for blockchain rails as a new connectivity layer. This report analyses them and provides the frameworks and tools you need to identify untapped markets for tokenization that others may not yet see.

Onchain Research Team

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Tokenization Works: Where Founders Should Focus Now

From stablecoins and treasuries to tokenized IP, identity, and AI, billions in real-world assets are moving onchain. Some markets are already crowded. Others are only getting started. Guess what? Both present tremendous opportunities for Web3 founders as the world moves toward a 24/7, borderless financial operating system. Discover where it works today, where it’s heading next, and what to build before institutions take over.

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Onchain Research Team

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Token Launch Guide: Insights from 600+ Web3 Stakeholders

The token launch game has changed. Forget hype strategies to raise funds; today’s Web3 calls for sustainability, utility, and community buy-in to meet investor demand. Regulatory compliance issues hover above. The right strategy determines your project's future. Get insights from 600+ stakeholders, case studies, and hands-on testing on how to launch smarter, not louder, in 2025.

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Crypto Apps for Consumers Are Here to Stay

Crypto consumer apps have everything they need to scale: a robust, scalable blockchain infrastructure, AI-enhanced UX, and real-world utility. This report identifies what's driving adoption and what's still missing. Who will win, and why? We've analyzed and tested the key players and real-world use cases to inspire your next move.

Speaking, media and appearances
Maddyness

Women in Web3 Cringe as Male Counterparts Cheer Trump (article for Maddyness)

Maddyness

The U.S. Government Accidentally Launched a Paradigm Shift toward DeSoc (article for Maddyness)

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It’s Not Us It’s You: Why Women Don’t Join Web3 (article for Maddyness)

Token for your Thoughts

Token for your Thoughts (podcast guest)

The People’s AI

The People’s AI (podcast guest)

Into the MetaHealth Podcast

Into the MetaHealth Podcast (guest)

Crypto Womansplained

Crypto Womansplained (podcast guest)

FemInnovation

FemInnovation (podcast guest)

Eve Wealth Summit

Eve Wealth Summit (keynote speaker)

DeSci London

DeSci London (repeat presenter)

BananaConf

BananaConf (repeat presenter)

DeSci Latam

DeSci Latam (interview)

DeSci Nordics

DeSci Nordics (presenter)

BlockSplit

BlockSplit (presenter)

OWL Explains

OWL Explains (podcast guest)

DeSci Berlin

DeSci Berlin (presenter)

Regens Unite

Regens Unite (presenter)

DeImp Conference

DeImp Conference (presenter)

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