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Event Keynotes

Yashovardhan Agrawal - Intro to Web3Auth

Yashovardhan Agrawal - Intro to Web3Auth

1. Simplified User Onboarding Through Web3 Yashovardhan emphasized that Web3Auth offers a streamlined onboarding experience for users through a one-click Google login. This approach allows users to seamlessly enter the web3 space without the complexities typically associated with wallet setups and private key management. This user-friendly interface is crucial for

Martin Köppelmann - Better Money

Martin Köppelmann - Better Money

1. Money as a Social Agreement Martin emphasized that money is fundamentally a social agreement within a group of people, not a predetermined or divine construct. This means that societies have the power to change their money systems according to their needs and preferences. In his view, the current fiat

Charles Guillemet - Ledger Key Ring Protocol

Charles Guillemet - Ledger Key Ring Protocol

1. Importance of Decentralized Consensus and Self-Custody Charles emphasized that Bitcoin's permissionless nature is a significant revolution in today's digital economy. He highlighted that ownership of assets through decentralized consensus and self-custody is powerful because it allows individuals to hold their value without needing permission from

Timour Kosters - How Developers Shape the Future of Cities

Timour Kosters - How Developers Shape the Future of Cities

1. Embracing Pop-Up City Experiments Timour emphasized that the concept of pop-up cities, like Edge City, allows for real-world experimentation of societal and technological ideas. These pop-up villages incorporate 500 to 1,000 individuals living together for a month, providing a unique environment where people can innovate and engage with

Cecilia Hsueh - Consumer Applications Need Different Infrastructure

Cecilia Hsueh - Consumer Applications Need Different Infrastructure

1. Importance of Early Marketing Efforts Cecilia emphasized the need for early marketing efforts during the launch of their mainnet. She noted that while technical development is crucial, generating hype and awareness around the product should begin much earlier in the timeline. Her team learned this lesson after their initial

Edwin Aoki - Stablecoins Bridge Old and New Payment Rails

Edwin Aoki - Stablecoins Bridge Old and New Payment Rails

1. Emphasis on Modern Payment Solutions Edwin highlighted that PayPal is not entering the cryptocurrency space as "crypto maximalists," but rather as "payments maximalists." He emphasized the belief that digital assets provide a more modern and efficient method for making payments compared to traditional systems, which

Jeff Lau - State of the ENS

Jeff Lau - State of the ENS

1. ENS Prioritizes User Experience Jeff emphasized that ENS (Ethereum Name Service) is fundamentally a user experience protocol. This means ENS is designed with the user's needs at the forefront to simplify blockchain navigation. By converting long, unreadable hexadecimal addresses into human-readable names, ENS enables broader acceptance and