Right now, there are some countries which already recognized the power of the blockchain and cryptocurrency to be game-changers in different areas especially on matters of finance, banking and money. The blockchain, of course, can be adopted by any industry to make things better, faster and more transparent. Blockchain is not the solution to all problems we have but can certainly be of big help as a tool.

China is recognizing the blockchain and cryptocurrency by leading the way on research and by introducing its CBDC, though it may not recognize decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and the others. I think this can be the same stance that other big countries like Russia and India are into.

In Japan and Germany, there is a strong interest with the blockchain and cryptocurrency and these countries are allowing big cryptocurrencies to flourish in the market amidst strong and strict regulatory framework. I think the same can be said for North Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and even Malaysia.

So what about the USA? Well, in the USA it is not illegal to own cryptocurrencies but one has to make sure that regulations are followed to the bones and tax matters are handled well, otherwise there might be a notice coming for you. Will USA be the leading force for the blockchain technology soon? Maybe yes maybe no.

I am planning to hold the little amount of cryptocurrencies I have right now for the next ten years and which can be the time when I can use the coin for some retirement plans. Last year, I lost a big chunk of my BTC holding because of a big mistake and I decided that in 2021 any Bitcoin I can have will be put into a decade hold plan. I also have a little of Ethereum and PolkaDOT which I believe can also be surviving the rigors of time and the harshness of the market.

Do you think this can be a good idea or could there be a better one that can put more profits into my crypto holding without really exposing them to danger? And aside from BTC, Ethereum and DOT what other coins that must be deserving to be included into this 10-year plan?

As I am writing this, the whole cryptocurrency market is experiencing its RED DAY. We are seeing some big dips in many coins and tokens and just mere looking at CMC board we can see that prices are decreasing and seems to me there can be going on for some hours if not for some days before making a good rebound.

Now, are you thinking that this can be the best time to buy some more coins and tokens? Or do you fear that there can be further slides coming which can eventually lead to the so-called "crypto winter" in the market.

We know that 2020 has been one of the most unforgettable years in our lives as Covid-19 entered and roared into the global scene causing unimaginable havoc everywhere...rich and poor countries alike. In the world of cryptocurrency though I still consider 2020 as one of its banner years with Bitcoin reaching new heights never before explored and there is a big possibility that 2021 will be offering more. The same can be true with some selected altcoins especially Ethereum and many DeFi projects -- but not so much with other coins and tokens.

Do you think 2021 can be the year when altcoins can be making its own version of a bull run...or will it wither more in the shadow of the raging Bitcoin as more and more institutional investors are taking in Bitcoin but ignoring all the rest?

As of now, there is no question that Bitcoin is really soaring into the "moon" and many are expecting that more can be coming as the days of 2020 are winding down and we are excitedly waiting for the start of year 2021. However, we also understand that most of the altcoins -- at least those in the top 20 I guess -- are not getting their share of the actions and in fact some are even retreating.

I heard someone opined that unlike 2017 where the bull run was due to the retail buyers -- maybe referring to ordinary guys like you and me -- this time around the bull run is due to institutional interest and sadly not so many in this source of money are really interested with altcoins except perhaps with Ethereum.

So, should we expect the same kind of altcoin movement in 2021 or will there be the so-called Altcoin Season -- the time when altcoins are getting the limelight?

We know that 2020 is the year when DeFi become a very hot property which actually transformed the cryptocurrency scene for the better as more and more players came in offering many good options for enthusiasts and supporters to experience a passive way of making good returns.

Many are making money with the help of good DeFi platforms. Of course, along the way, there were also scams and failures -- already an accepted norm in this growing industry.

With 2020 drawings its close, do you think we can expect 2021 to be another year for DeFi or will there be something much hotter to come on the scene getting the attention of many crypto people?

I remember 2017 as the year when the term bull run really materialized before our very eyes and now here in 2020 we are seeing and hearing the same buzz again. Right now, Bitcoin is almost at the $20,000 zone and Ethereum is at the $500 range with a big chance that it can be stabilizing at $600.

I remember the time when Ethereum was at $1500...do you think that after the Ethereum 2.0 this can be possible? Do you think that the pull effect of Bitcoin will also be greatly leveraged in Ethereum?

I have been with the scene of cryptocurrency for the past three years and I had been promoting and supporting many good as well as bad projects and platforms with some of them gone with the wind, meaning they just evaporated with developers and managers maybe taking the money to somewhere where the beer is cold enjoying their stash.

Now, of course, from time to time there are always good ones that live up to their name and potential and there are even those that I really regret selling at their infancy stage but most admittedly end up bad or just another lackluster ones.

There are always good project managers as well as those who seem to never care about anything as they're dealing with their social media platform accounts. One of the notable trait is not publishing regular updates on their projects, and yet they claim to be the next best thing that happened to slice bread. What is frustrating is when you are promoting their bounty and you have nothing new to share, what's more there are those requiring never to share old posts and yet there is nothing new on sight.

This is actually funny...but sad. Anyway, I am just sharing an experience here.