Crypto enthusiasts will gather in Austin, Texas this year for Consensus, the annual cryptocurrency event since 2015. This three-day event offers a platform for discussing industry challenges, tracking successes, and fostering growth and innovation in the Web3 space
Get ready to dive deep into the world of cryptography, blockchain, the metaverse, and NFTs from April 26-28.
The event will feature speakers like:
- Jenny Johnson (Franklin Templeton);
- Daniel Alegre (Yuga Labs);
- Jeremy Allaire (Circle);
- Sriram Krishnan (Andreessen Horowitz);
- Yat Siu (Animoca Brands);
- Rich Widmann (Google Cloud).
This year's Consensus event brings more than just debates and discussions. Private seminars tackling cryptocurrency's toughest challenges will take place, and the results will be published in a CoinDesk report.
Featured topics include:
- DeFi and regulators;
- Protecting user rights on crypto exchanges;
- The importance of leverage in crypto lending;
- DeFi vs CeFi;
- The evolving cryptocurrency market structure;
- Securing cross-chain bridges from hackers;
- Risk management in mining.
What's in store for Consensus guests?
Mainstage
The main conference hall will host presentations on the most relevant and significant topics that determine cryptocurrency market development.
Stage X
Discussions of the latest news, developments, and discoveries will be held in an open format without a specific topic on April 27 and 28.
Protocol Village
A venue for blockchain project developers and founders. You will find programming, networking, mutual assistance, and software research here.
Metaverse and gaming stage
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the design and development of these exciting areas.
Hash Stage
Visitors will get to know CoinDesk's eponymous project and catch up on daily episodes of "The Hash" talk show.
NFT gallery
Take a look at the visual richness of the event where art meets blockchain. NFT artists' exhibitions will be accompanied by educational masterclasses.
Sponsored sessions stage
Chance to get the inside scoop on the latest tech and industry breakthroughs from Consensus sponsors. These sponsors include Filecoin, Hedera, Stellar Development Foundation, TRON, Circle, Algorand Foundation, and more.
Chat with the speakers
Attendees will be able to learn about the speakers in a casual atmosphere.
Unlock Stage
Informal workshops will be held where participants seek solutions to pressing issues in the crypto industry. Hot discussions are expected between policymakers, regulators, and entrepreneurs.
The key summits of the event
Money reimagined summit
Hedge fund managers, investors, traders, venture capitalists, and other industry leaders will gather to discuss the future of finance and investments. Topics to be covered include the difficulties of integrating DeFi into traditional finance and the impact of the crypto winter. However, only those who have purchased Pro ($2,199) or Piranha ($9,000) tickets will be able to attend.
Crypto policy summit
The summit will cover the promotion and use of CBDCs, the regulation of stablecoins, and the application of AML in the crypto industry. One of the issues to be raised is the adaptation of 20th-century securities laws to 21st-century decentralized protocols. Speakers and attendees will seek a common approach to regulation that protects users and increases trust in the digital asset industry while still fostering innovation. The summit is open to all attendees and will take place on April 28th.
Roundtable of institutional investors and asset managers
A closed meeting is scheduled for investors and fund managers, offering access to confidential industry reports and extensive risk management analysis. The gathering is scheduled for April 26.
Special initiatives
PitchFest
The Startup Battle is currently underway, featuring promising Web3 newcomers competing for a chance to make it to the final and perform on the main stage of Consensus. The winner will receive media coverage from CoinDesk, two VIP passes to next year's event, and other surprises.
Women Who Web3
A program designed for female leaders to connect with like-minded individuals and participate in seminars aimed at expanding their opportunities in the Web3 space.
Podcast Competition
Leading podcast hosts and talented speakers with a deep understanding of cryptocurrency, NFTs, and blockchain will compete in the Best Podcaster Contest. The winner will be featured on the CoinDesk Podcast network, providing a platform for their unique insights and perspectives to be shared with a wider audience.
