There is never a dull moment in the world ofCryptocurrencies. In a world of wild extremes, web3 technology continues to evolve. What's extreme? These two examples are worth considering.
Terra disappears in a multi-billion dollar crash-and-burn while traditional investment firm closes a mega fund. There is a regulatory tug-of-war going on against the backdrop of the insider trading suit.
It's a lot to digest, and so we've asked Lucas Matney, a part of our editorial team, as well as other members of the team, to weigh in. They are the brains behind the programming at the two shows.
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Here is a rundown of what our editors are most excited about going to.
What are your top priorities when it comes to programming for the event?
The speaker lineup and topics we put together are representative of the diversity of views and background in the web3 community.
Lucas Matney spent a lot of his time building out an agenda that ensured we were doing justice to the unprecedented excitement surrounding this industry while also providing the less glamorous context on inherent risks around pushing more consumers toward products that promote speculative investing.
I want to create a program that dives into the industry while making the content easily accessible to those who are curious, while also having experts in the space highlight and comment on the risks associated with the industry.
Will we get to hear more about what's going on?
You're right. Over the past two years, the space has grown less focused on cryptocurrencies and more on new technologies for organizing and running communities online and incentivizing the early adoption of new products on the internet.
There is a deeper level to the industry than you might think. Attendees will be able to listen to discussions on a variety of topics that benefit or derive from it, but also create their own path with the technology. It is the center of the industry, but not the end of it.
A lot of people use the word "crypto" as a synonym for everything related to the technology, but it only captures the financial applications. While those are important, we will also be talking about how the ideas shaping it are impacting creators and everyday internet users who aren't as immersed in the web3 space. I would consider this to be a broader web3 event since cryptocurrencies is at the center of most web3 projects.
There is a fascinating year to hold our firstCrypto event.
This year has been turbulent and a lot of people are looking for answers. The industry may not be the same by the time the event happens. It is possible that we will have to mold our discussions to fit the current landscape. We have to provide content and conferences even when things aren't going according to plan because it's constantly changing. This year we hosted an event to show that we are here to discuss things during good times.
The last two years have marked a significant turning point in the history of the coin. The last two years have seen a huge influx of people dipping their toes into digital currency for the first time. It is a good time to rethink some of the discussions we have been having with a view to the future.
The industry streamlines during downturns when players look for a quick buck. The opportunity to hear from power players on their success stories and how they survived past winters will be offered by this event.
How did you get interested in writing about the community?
A lot of my initial interest was tied to the developer fervor around the space that felt different from the financial speculation. The close bond between technologists in the NFT community and emerging digital artists, who have never had an effective means of monetizing their work, provided an early inspiration for me to further explore the sector. It has been a roller coaster of a ride since.
A cousin of mine, who is now a commodities trader, was the one who sparked my interest in the technology. As a political science major, I was interested in the ideology behind it. As a former investment banker-turned-business- journalist, I spent a lot of time following large, bureaucratic financial institutions as they slowly warmed up to the idea of digital currency.
Prior to covering the industry full-time, I had a personal interest in the technology, but never really got into it. The space is larger than I thought. When I began reporting on it, I found that many of the good industry players were innovative and determined to succeed regardless of the challenges they faced. I was inspired by that. My love for learning makes me want to learn more. I still learn something new every day even though I have covered so many topics. I'm always on my toes in this industry.
It is obvious that it is an awesome city, but why is it being hosted in Miami?
The community of builders, developers, and retail and institutional investors are all located in Miami.
One of the most global cities in the United States is Miami. Major investment firms and startup in the space have settled in to call Miami their home. It has been fascinating to see how the influx of talent into Miami has affected both my friends and family who still live there and my peers in NYC who have moved to Miami temporarily or permanently.
Miami became a poster child for a new brand of tech center due to the influx of young tech workers from the Bay Area. No one argues that Miami lacks passion or intensity, even though people have plenty of opinions.
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