Paul Brody

Paul Brody

Paul Brody is Global Blockchain Leader for EY (Ernst & Young). Under his leadership, EY is established a global presence in the blockchain space with a particular focus on public blockchains, assurance, and business application development in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Social

Recent

(Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)
Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains
The next iteration of blockchain improvements may give us a new opportunity to achieve genuine decentralization, delivering resilient networks with innovative services, says P...
(Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)
Corrupt man in a suit putting euro banknotes into his pocket. White background. This photo has been released into the public domain. There are no copyrights: you can use and modify this photo without asking, and without attribution. (Kiwiev)
Blockchains Against Corruption
From currency risk to judicial risk, companies face all sorts of unforeseen macro threats, particularly in an election year. Decentralized tech can ease the burden, writes Pau...
Corrupt man in a suit putting euro banknotes into his pocket. White background. This photo has been released into the public domain. There are no copyrights: you can use and modify this photo without asking, and without attribution. (Kiwiev)
(Luis Alvarez/Getty Images)
Philanthropy's Blockchain Uptake Is Slow, But Future Is Bright
Adoption by non-profits, or the lack of it, is a good test of product simplicity and reliability, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
(Luis Alvarez/Getty Images)
(squared_one/unsplash)
The Internet of Things Is Still Broken (But DePIN Can Fix it)
Manufacturers have struggled to make services for smart devices profitable, leading to problems for consumers. But these machines could be corralled to create blockchain-linke...
(squared_one/unsplash)
(engin akyurt/Unsplash)
The Dollar Won, but Might the U.S. Lose Control of the Dollar?
We have a world currency already: it's the dollar. Do we want to keep it that way?
(engin akyurt/Unsplash)
(Hugh Whyte/Unsplash)
Crypto’s Transition: Bringing Capital Onshore
Today, offshore firms dominate the list of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges. Expect the center of gravity to come onshore going forward, says Paul Brody, head of blockchai...
(Hugh Whyte/Unsplash)
Bitcoin sculpture made from scrap metal outside the BitCluster mining farm in Norilsk, Russia.
There Can (Probably) Be Only One Bitcoin
But the market for cryptocurrencies and blockchains that deliver consumer and business benefits is likely to be bigger than the one for “digital gold,” says Paul Brody, head o...
Bitcoin sculpture made from scrap metal outside the BitCluster mining farm in Norilsk, Russia.
Ford's River Rouge plan in Dearborn, Michigan (Joe Clark/Wikimedia Commons)
Blockchains Will Upend Economies of Scale
The tokenization of industrial processes will produce a revolution in competition between companies of different sizes, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
Ford's River Rouge plan in Dearborn, Michigan (Joe Clark/Wikimedia Commons)
(Jonas Leupe/Unsplash)
Why Blockchain Payments Are Misunderstood
Transaction costs are more than just moving money. Here’s where blockchain technology stands a chance of competing with existing payment systems.
(Jonas Leupe/Unsplash)
(Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images)
In 2024, Crypto Summer Is Coming, and This One Will Be Different
Expect greater stability on Ethereum, the convergence of CBDCs and stablecoins, and progress on industrial applications of blockchain tech, says EY’s Paul Brody.
(Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images)