How can investors explore crypto while managing risk?
Short answer: Lawrence compared long-tail tokens with penny stocks and NFTs with art, giving listeners familiar reference points for sorting digital assets by risk.
In a panel, investors and entrepreneurs discussed digital assets and crypto risk.
Rahul's suggested starting point
Rahul suggested that people with no crypto exposure consider putting 0.25% of their portfolio in Bitcoin. Lawrence said Bitcoin is still highly volatile. Rahul said people could learn about it before deciding whether to add more.
Lawrence on asset types and risk
Lawrence said digital assets range from blockchain platforms to NFTs and smaller projects. He advised learning what type of asset you own and how its risk compares with other digital assets and asset classes.
Lawrence on project research
Lawrence advised researching a project's purpose, economics, and community. He said people can also look at developer participation and community size.
Examples of related-company exposure
Lawrence said public companies can offer exposure to industries connected to digital assets. He cited Coinbase and PayPal. He also mentioned power generation and JPMorgan's Onyx projects.
"you do got to do your research, understand what the project is about, understand what the economics are, understand the community,"
From Richard's exclusive Billionaires.com interviews
Lessons from Richard C. Wilson's one-on-one interviews, as published on each interview page.
- Michael Lee-Chin: Invest in what people will do next. He saw that his generation would shift from consuming to saving and investing. He chose wealth management companies over banks and insurers to avoid underwriting losses.
- Tom Rosen: Buy when the market is down. Tom bought a lot when the stock market almost collapsed and made a substantial profit. In the year that followed, oil and gas surged. So did some tech.
- Tim Draper: Teach children about money early. Give them a small allowance and have them earn and invest money in the stock market. Over time they learn to ask sharp questions about how a business works.
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Frequently asked questions
How can investors explore crypto while managing risk?
Lawrence compared long-tail tokens with penny stocks and NFTs with art, giving listeners familiar reference points for sorting digital assets by risk.
What did Lawrence say about NFTs?
Lawrence said he sometimes buys NFTs as passion projects. He compared them to art and said he treats them as something that could quickly go to zero.
What did Lawrence say about PayPal and digital assets?
Lawrence said PayPal was investing in PayPal USD to cut costs and reduce payment friction for merchants.
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