How blockchain empowers people and creates trust | Chase Larson | TEDxStCloud

What if trust didn’t depend on banks, governments, or tech giants but rather on transparency and shared rules? Chase Larson breaks down blockchain in plain language and explores how it could shift power back to individuals, reshape ownership, and help build a more resilient future. Curious, hopeful, and grounded, this is a fresh look at what’s really at stake as we “own the future.” Chase Larson is leading the charge into the future of finance as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at St. Cloud Financial Credit Union. At the helm of the organization’s digital asset strategy, he’s shaping how local institutions adapt to the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency. Named to the St. Cloud Times “5 Under 40” in 2024, Chase blends innovation with community focus in everything he does. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx