This is an entry in BlockDesk's most influential series in Blockchain 2017.

The creator of the sixth largest cryptocurrency in the world thinks it's a bit of a draw. While the litecoin is outperforming the markets, Lee says not to cancel technical improvements to bitcoin.

In this exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Lee talks about ICOs, his philosophy of blockchain technology and how we will see the blockchain industry in 2030.

Read our feature article or listen to Lee in his own words below:

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