Daniel Bar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

xplore the rise of APAC in the crypto ecosystem with Daniel from Bit Ford at Pragma Sydney 2024. This talk dives into Australia’s crypto legacy, from early Ethereum contributors to modern DeFi innovators like Synthetix and Immutable. Discover how APAC’s unique blend of financial expertise, UX innovation, and community-driven events like ETH Sydney fosters blockchain adoption. Learn about the "ascending world" narrative, the importance of third places in web3 culture, and upcoming opportunities like Devcon Bangkok. Essential for builders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in APAC and beyond. 00:00 - Introduction: APAC’s Growing Role in Crypto 00:56 - Daniel’s Background: Bit Ford & Ethereum Sydney 01:38 - Australia’s Crypto Legacy: Ethereum & Dogecoin 02:17 - Early DAOs & On-Chain Governance in Australia 02:54 - 2017 ICO Boom & BIP Puba’s Influence 03:34 - Synthetix & Australia’s DeFi Innovations 04:08 - The “Ascending World” & APAC’s Crypto Potential 04:52 - APAC’s Crypto Hubs: Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong 05:26 - Geopolitics & Innovation: Israel vs. Australia 06:06 - Australia’s Strengths: UX & Financial Tech 07:23 - Case Studies: Canva, Atlassian, Immutable 08:00 - Web3 as a “Third Place” for Culture & Innovation 08:39 - Public Goods & Social Fabric in Crypto Communities 09:56 - Web3’s Unique Features: Composability & Permissionlessness 10:29 - Decentralization & Tokenized Economies 11:07 - Education & Hackathons: ETH Sydney’s Impact 11:41 - Success Stories: Young Builders in Crypto/AI 12:17 - Upcoming Events: ETH Sydney & Sui Hacker House 12:53 - Road to Devcon Bangkok: How to Get Involved _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *Pragma Sydney* The Sydney edition of Pragma took place at The View by Sydney in May 2024 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. Watch the full Pragma Sydney playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Aqeel Mohammad

Conflux - Web3 UX Unconference · Nov 16, 2023

No description The video discusses various perspectives on cryptocurrency adoption, primarily focusing on improving user experience and reducing friction for users. It starts with a description of Kiwi News, a platform like Hacker News or Reddit for Web 3, emphasizing the importance of simplifying interactions with wallets and transactions to facilitate adoption. The conversation then shifts to the potential of B2B transactions in blockchain, highlighting how blockchain as a ledger technology can be particularly useful for trustless ecosystems and micro-businesses in need of credit. One speaker, Kyle, brings up the necessity of concentrating on adoption to achieve network effects similar to major social platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook. This is contrasted with the idea that usefulness should be prioritized over adoption. There is also a discussion about whether financial use cases are sufficient for Web 3 adoption or if more focus should be placed on solving real-world problems. The dialogue also touches upon the challenges in emerging markets like Turkey and Argentina, where crypto is used as a hedge against inflation and financial instability. The speakers explore how crypto can provide solutions for people in economies with limited access to traditional financial services. Lastly, there is an emphasis on the responsibility of those involved in crypto to consider global inclusivity and ensure that underprivileged regions are not left behind. The speakers suggest that building robust applications suitable

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2022

Financial institutions and technology providers are launching Distributed Ledger Technology DLT projects after years of experimentation. Products enabled by DLT (i.e., immutable distributed databases like blockchain that ensure data is consistent, accurate, and up to date across participants), are becoming a reality across a range of asset classes and jurisdictions. However, total disintermediation and wholesale digital transformation remain far from being realized. SPEAKERS: - Tanya Shastri, VP of Products, Blockchain, VMware - Sebastian Kraft, Senior Product Owner DLT, Commerzbank - Juan Jiménez, Digital Public Policy Director, Banco Santander - Mai Santamaria, Head of Financial Advisory Team, Department of Finance Ireland