ChangeNOW, a leading non-custodial crypto exchange, has released its first-ever feature documentary titled “Beyond the Hype.” The film, now available on YouTube, explores the real-world impact of decentralized finance on people in underserved regions such as Manila, Caracas, and Lagos.
The documentary features insights from key industry figures, including Pauline Shangett and Tim (ChangeNOW), WanKyu Kim (D'Cent Wallet), KG (Internet Money), Tadeas Kmenta (Zelcore), Joel Valenzuela (Dash), Dorian Vincileoni (Kraken), Martin Masser (TON Foundation), Jye Sandiford (WalletConnect), and Thomas D'Eletto (Arculus). Media contributors include Ornella Hernandez, Albert Quehenberger (AQForensics), Oihyun Kim (BeInCrypto), and Ramia Farrage (Forbes Middle East).
ChangeNOW now supports over 1,500 cryptocurrencies across 110 networks and serves 8 million users. The documentary aims to shift focus from technical achievements to the human stories behind cross-border finance, highlighting how current systems often fail due to high fees and slow processing times.
“This is not a product launch or a marketing campaign dressed up as content. It is a genuine reckoning with a question that sits at the heart of everything ChangeNOW does: What does it actually mean to build financial infrastructure for real people?” states the company. The film emphasizes that decentralization works best when trust is built through understanding and community.
