The future of cryptocurrency
What state is crypto in after the dust settles on an overheated market? Experts impart lessons learned, explore realistic adoption trajectories and evaluate blockchain’s genuine potential.
Join some of the world’s most impressive developers, investors, startups and cryptocurrency experts for a sober, clear-eyed assessment of the current landscape.
We’re exploring a decentralised future through four curated content streams at Crypto, diving into the important topics influencing this young and growing industry. That’s not all – your ticket gives you access to all Crypto sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and other 25-plus tracks at Web Summit.
Approaching the one-year mark of the FTX explosion, shockwaves continue to hit the crypto world. Airdrops are still popping up, but who will take us to the next crypto summer? Regulators are still committed to a clean house, but how can rules be introduced without hampering innovation? Sceptics and optimists share their thoughts.
Is AI the key to Web3 mass adoption? Join industry experts as they explore the common and unthought-of use cases, and dive into how to make real money as humankind enters the Web3 utility era.
Does the vision of a decentralised future still stand the test of time? Has 2023 pulled bankers, brands and consumers closer to it, or pushed them further apart? Explore the possibilities, and find out how to avoid ‘decentralisation theatre’.
The idea of owning your own digital assets is no doubt appealing, but can Web3 gaming take off on that promise alone, or is there more on the table? Industry leaders tell us why they believe Web3 gaming is the future.
Tim Draper, Founder, Draper Associates
Gavin Andresen, Chief Scientist, Bitcoin Foundation
Kathleen Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos