Blockchain Leaders Insights

In this episode of Blockchain Leaders Insights, Paul Hearns is joined by Fran Meggs, the co-founder and CEO of CryptoCracker, for a wide-ranging and refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of building a crypto startup and making blockchain accessible to everyday users. Fran’s journey into the crypto space is anything but typical—he didn’t come from a finance background or dive in chasing hype. His story began during the COVID-19 lockdowns, when curiosity and extra time led him down the rabbit hole of digital assets. As someone with a background in technology, product design, and API integration, Fran quickly realised how complicated and exclusive the crypto world was—and how much potential there was to simplify it. CryptoCracker was born out of that insight. It's a platform built for people who are curious about crypto but don’t want to become full-time traders just to understand it. Fran talks about the vision behind the platform: creating a safe, easy-to-use, and approachable entry point for people who want to explore crypto without the technical jargon, steep learning curves, or risky speculation. He opens up about the challenges they’ve faced as a startup, including delays in banking, navigating advertising restrictions, and overcoming the skepticism that still surrounds the industry. What really stands out in this conversation is Fran’s balanced approach. He embraces regulation—not as a burden, but as a necessary step toward mainstream adoption. He discusses the importance of partnerships, both technical and commercial, and how building a network of trust has been critical to CryptoCracker’s growth. He also shares lessons learned from launching a B2C platform, working with referral networks, and refining their message to connect with real users—not just those looking to “get rich quick.” Fran’s vision for the next few years is clear: bring crypto to the masses by making it consumable, familiar, and integrated into everyday life. If you’ve ever felt like crypto is too complex or not meant for people like you, this episode will change your mind. Tune in to hear how CryptoCracker is helping reshape the future of crypto—one simple, secure step at a time. _______________ Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/ _______________ Host: Paul Hearns - Co-chair of the Events and Comms Working Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhearns/             Guest: Fran Meggs - Cofounder & CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmeggs/ https://crypto-cracker.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptocracker/ _______________ About Blockchain Ireland Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations. The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally. Follow us: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockchain-ireland https://twitter.com/blockchainireland/ https://instagram.com/blockchainireland/ https://tiktok.com/@blockchainireland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.