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The complexity of cryptocurrency remains a significant hurdle for mainstream adoption.

Roundtable anchor, Rob Nelson, and Johann Kerbrat, Head of Crypto at Robinhood, delved into how innovation and user-centric design can make crypto as simple and accessible as everyday tools like email.

Nelson pointed out the need for greater ease in crypto systems, comparing it to the seamless experiences of modern digital services. “Nobody asks how to use their email or set up Gmail,” he noted, highlighting the importance of intuitive design. He argued that as long as people need to ask how to use something, it’s likely too complex for mass adoption.

Kerbrat shared Robinhood’s commitment to simplifying the crypto experience. "Most customers just want things to work," he said, drawing parallels to how email operates invisibly to users. He pointed to stablecoins as a step forward, where transferring money can be instant, fraud-free, and available 24/7, bypassing traditional systems like Fedwire or ACH.

Robinhood is positioning itself as a leader in creating user-friendly financial frameworks. According to Kerbrat, the company aims to pioneer a system where blockchain technology becomes a seamless part of everyday transactions . “We want to be the first to build the financial framework of tomorrow,” he stated, emphasizing the potential for widespread adoption as systems evolve.

Kerbrat also noted growing onchain activity among Robinhood users. "We see a lot of people buying on Robinhood because of our lower cost average and then transferring into their self-custody wallet or going onchain," he said. According to Kerbrat, this activity demonstrates that crypto use extends beyond simple price speculation and into real participation in decentralized platforms.