The crypto space is an incredible, albeit risky, learning environment. Its volatility serves as a dire warning to those who like to test how deep the pool is by jumping in headfirst. Old guards constantly warn newcomers: “Take it slow, learn the basics and stack sats.” Wealth, in this space, can appear and disappear in an instant.
In 2018, many newcomers got their first taste of what a crypto winter feels like. This wasn’t the first time Bitcoin (BTC) crashed, and it won’t be the last.
Juan Aja Aguinaco is an entrepreneur, startup consultant and co-founder of Shyft Network Inc. Previously, Juan was the chief operating officer of Decentral, one of Canada’s most influential blockchain innovation hubs. Before moving to Canada, he served as vice president and legal counsel for an oil and gas company based in Mexico City. Juan holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad Iberoamericana and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.