Laura Shin is a prominent crypto journalist and the host of the popular podcast, Unchained. Her work focuses on the intersection of technology, finance, and decentralized systems, making her a relevant voice for the Mormon Transhumanist Association conference. She brings an understanding of DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) and their implications for collective action and individual empowerment—a topic relevant to transhumanist ideals of distributed governance and community building.
Shin was a senior editor at Forbes, where she distinguished herself as the first mainstream journalist to cover cryptocurrency full-time. She is the author of the book The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze, offering a deep dive into the early days of the crypto world. Her insights into DAOs, blockchain technology, and the future of decentralized systems are well-informed by her work.
Laura Shin graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors from Stanford University and earned a Master of Arts from Columbia University School of Journalism. Her academic background combined with her practical experience in the fast-evolving world of crypto positions her as an insightful commentator on the technological and societal trends shaping the future.
