Cryptocurrency often feels like a locked room—full of potential, but hard to enter without the right background. Many people hear terms like blockchain or smart contracts and immediately tune out, assuming it’s not for them. But Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis has spent years trying to change that perception. His work with Pi Network is built on one clear idea: crypto should be simple enough for anyone to use. The Problem with Complexity A Familiar Barrier Imagine hearing about a new financial tool that promises freedom, security, and global access—but the moment you try to understand it, you’re met with diagrams, acronyms, and code. That’s how many people experience cryptocurrency. It’s not that they aren’t curious, it’s that the entry point feels designed for insiders. A Different Approach Dr. Kokkalis saw this firsthand while teaching at Stanford. He led the university’s first class on decentralized applications, helping students explore how blockchain could solve real-world problems. But even...
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