Gated Communities Could Drive Mainstream Crypto Adoption, Says Marc Vanlerberghe

The crypto industry's longstanding principles of decentralization and self-sovereignty have yet to achieve mass adoption. Marc Vanlerberghe argues that usability remains the critical barrier. Current blockchain interfaces—non-custodial wallets, seed phrases, gas fees—create friction for average users.

Vanlerberghe proposes 'gated communities' as a solution: curated environments that abstract blockchain complexity. Like urban planning, these platforms WOULD offer security, simplicity, and seamless experiences. The vision aligns with growing institutional recognition that most users don't need to interact directly with blockchain infrastructure.

This approach mirrors successful Web2 models where technical underpinnings remain invisible. For crypto to cross the chasm, Vanlerberghe suggests prioritizing user experience over ideological purity—a pragmatic shift that could finally unlock billion-user scale.