Know what I get asked about most these days? I think you’ll only need one guess to figure it out. Yes, blockchain and bitcoin. To a lot of people, the extraordinary buzz surrounding this NexGen theme seems to have started last year. That’s certainly when it snowballed, but believe it or not, we’re actually approaching the 10-year anniversary of blockchain. Still, we’re really only in about the first or second inning of the ball game. It will take decades for blockchain to achieve what it is capable of. Think about the internet and how it took decades to evolve. There is a lot of money to be made in blockchain for those who are smart about how they invest and don’t just chase the latest headlines.

I have made it a bit of a tradition to kick off a new year by traveling to a part of the world I have yet to explore. I view it as half work and half fun, which is the perfect combination for me. The fun part involves taking in the landmarks and enjoying good food and drinks. The work part is all about searching for new investment ideas. By seeing other cultures firsthand, analyzing how they live and talking to both locals and other travelers, I get a true sense of that part of the world. Some trips produce more investment ideas than others, but I’m happy to report that this year’s adventure did clarify some NexGen moneymaking opportunities that I fully expect to act on in 2018.