Stephen Palley (@stephendpalley) is a litigation partner and co-chair of Brown Rudnick’s Digital Commerce group. Stephen is a seasoned litigator with over 20 years of extensive courtroom experience litigating and trying complex commercial matters. Stephen has written extensively and been quoted widely on legal issues arising from the use of Blockchain technology, with appearances in both print and television media. For more on Stephen's background, listen to episode 28 of Law of Code: #28 - Stephen Palley: Crypto regulation, building a team, and defining decentralization. Show highlights: [2:30] Analogies in crypto: Smart contracts and dumpsters. [14:00] Intangible scarcity: Why blockchain's enable scarce, intangible assets. [18:30] Licensing regimes: Future of front-ends and developers. [26:30] Evolution of crypto law: Has it aligned with Palley's expectations? [31:45] Insurance and digital assets: Parametric insurance, oracles and blockchain technology. & much more. Disclaimer: Jacob Robinson and his guests are not your lawyer. Nothing herein or mentioned on the Law of Code podcast should be construed as legal advice. The material published is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Please seek the advice of counsel, and do not apply any of the generalized material to your individual facts or circumstances without speaking to an attorney.