ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

Herman, CEO of EVVM, introduces the EVVM (Ethereum Virtual Virtual Machine), a platform enabling secure, customizable, and upgradeable virtual blockchains on top of any EVM-compatible blockchain, such as Ethereum mainnet or Layer 2s. EVVM allows developers to deploy private, configurable EVM environments using smart contracts, supporting features like trusted execution environments, privacy layers, sharding, on-chain name service, native tokens, token whitelisting, synchronous/asynchronous nonces, and permissioned access. The architecture leverages host chain consensus and execution while abstracting state management, enabling integration with DeFi, gaming, art, and social applications. EVVM supports relayers, native tokens for incentives, and advanced account state management. It is open source, developer-friendly, and currently on testnet, with future plans for zk-EVVM and banking integrations. Documentation and code are available at evvvm.info. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Team Introduction & Background 01:17 What is EVVM? Overview & Features 02:07 Improvements Over EVM 02:54 How EVVM Works: Architecture & Permissions 04:33 Virtual Blockchain Components 05:02 Transaction Lifecycle & Relayers 07:06 Native Tokens & Incentives 08:33 Account State & Nonce Management 10:21 Executors & Name Service 11:22 Banking, Privacy, and DeFi Integrations 12:01 Testnet, Use Cases & Future Plans 12:39 Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma New Delhi* Pragma New Delhi 2025 was held on September 25th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New Delhi YouTube Playlist here: 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 German Abal X: https://x.com/ariutokintumi ✅ Follow EVVM X: https://x.com/RollAMate ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs (creators of CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot), reveals why crypto technology is crucial for consumer experiences of the future. From bridging generative AI concerns with on-chain authenticity to launching a new cross-chain version of CryptoKitties on Telegram, Roham explains how “collecting” quickly evolves into dynamic gameplay, trading, and brand engagement. Learn how Dapper’s partnerships with the NBA, NFL, Disney, and Ticketmaster have onboarded millions of users to blockchain—often without mentioning “crypto” at all. If you’re building consumer dApps, discover how flow’s new EVM compatibility, robust wallet experience, and “white-label” approach let you reach mainstream audiences while still tapping into Web3 composability and bridging across Ethereum. 00:00 Introduction & Dapper Labs Overview 00:49 Why Consumer Crypto Extends Beyond Crypto Natives 02:07 From CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot & Disney 03:25 The Importance of AI, Authenticity & Provenance 04:20 Telegram as a Social Distribution Platform 05:12 Reimagining CryptoKitties with Cross-Chain Design 06:25 Sports: Massive Gateway for Crypto Adoption 08:02 NBA & NFL Partnerships: Engaging Fans with Digital Collectibles 09:47 Everyday Usage: “Fast Break” & “Playbook” for Real-World Gamification 11:16 Ticketmaster’s Digital Ticket Stubs & Flow’s Role 12:35 Deep Dive: Dapper’s Season Plans & “Daily Gameplay” 13:45 Extending NBA Top Shot & NFL All Day with Third-Party Apps 14:50 Flow Blockchain: EVM Compatibility & Cross-Chain Bridges 16:30 Unlocking Composability & Building DeFi-Like Mechanics 17:48 Partnership with Ethereum Ecosystem & Hackathon Invitation 19:05 Closing Remarks & Future Vision _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe 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 Roham Gharegozlou* X: https://x.com/roham ✅ *Follow Dapper Labs* X: https://x.com/DapperLabs ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Louis Bellet explores how state channels can revolutionize high-performance decentralized applications (DApps) in this technical deep dive. Learn how Nitro and Nitrolite enable instant, fee-less off-chain transactions while maintaining blockchain security. Discover the challenges of designing peer-to-peer state channel networks, the importance of standardization (ERC-7824), and real-world use cases like high-speed trading and multiplayer gaming. This talk is essential for developers building scalable Web3 applications that demand low latency and high throughput beyond traditional L1/L2 limitations. 00:00 - Introduction: State Channels for Web3 Scaling 01:13 - Ethereum's Compute Limitations (350k MIPS vs. Traditional CPUs) 05:50 - Global Compute Demand vs. Blockchain Capacity 06:34 - State Channel History: From Bitcoin Lightning to ERC-7824 10:09 - How State Channels Enable Instant Off-Chain Transactions 11:57 - Horizontal Scaling Benefits and Existing Use Cases (Perp DEXs) 13:28 - Practical Challenges: Off-Chain Protocol Design 14:12 - Cross-Chain Standardization Pain Points 15:56 - Introducing Nitrolite: Simplified State Channel Framework 17:53 - Developer Tools: TypeScript/Go SDKs and RPC Standardization 18:43 - Architecture: Virtual Ledger via Teleport Mesh Network 20:38 - Use Cases: Real-Time Gaming and High-Speed Trading 21:29 - Client-Server Integration with Blockchain Abstraction 22:16 - Getting Started with Nitrolite and ERC-7824 Resources _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇼 *Pragma Taipei* Pragma Taipei 2025 was held on April 3rd at POPOP in Taipei, Taiwan and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Taipei YouTube Playlist here: 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 Yellow X: https://x.com/Yellow ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Louis Bellet and Maksym Naichuk from Yellow Workshop present ClearNet at ETHGlobal Prague 2025, a chain abstraction layer built on state channels for high-performance decentralized applications. Learn how ClearNet enables off-chain scalability, cross-chain interoperability, and seamless web2-style development while reducing transaction costs. Discover demo applications like Yellow Pay (lightweight payments), Tic-Tac-Toe (turn-based gaming), and Snake Battle (real-time high-frequency gaming), all leveraging ClearNet’s ledger layer and virtual app architecture. Explore the ERC-7824 initiative, Nitrolyte framework, and opportunities for grants and contributions in this cutting-edge protocol designed for trading, gaming, payments, and more. 00:00 Introduction to Yellow Workshop and ETHGlobal Prague 2025 00:10 What is ClearNet? Motivation and high-frequency trading 01:35 ClearNet as a chain abstraction layer and network 03:42 Core protocol: ClearSync and Nitrolyte framework 04:26 Cross-chain benefits vs. account abstraction 05:58 Off-chain scalability and state channel advantages 07:08 History of state channels and ClearNet’s innovation 08:54 Modular layers for independent upgrades 10:37 Ledger layer and virtual apps (VApps) explained 12:29 User flow: Casino analogy for ClearNet deposits 14:18 Demo 1: Yellow Pay (no-backend payments) 16:11 Demo 2: Tic-Tac-Toe (turn-based gaming) 18:48 Demo 3: Snake Battle (real-time high-frequency gaming) 22:15 Legal considerations for decentralized apps 24:41 ETHGlobal Prague prizes and GitHub contributions 26:37 Yellow Foundation grants and incubation opportunities _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇿 *ETHGlobal Prague* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Prague, a 3-day hackathon held May 30 - June 1 2025, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal Prague 2025 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh5Vv-ZobDU2YMWekDFYvOqd&si=SoQ5O2TOAK8RkYf- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow *Yellow* X: https://x.com/Yellow ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Robin Roy

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Robin Roy presents the Avail Nexus SDK, a developer toolkit enabling seamless one-click cross-chain experiences for Web3 applications. Nexus abstracts away the complexity of multi-chain interactions, letting users bridge, transfer, and execute transactions across major EVM-compatible chains (like Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Scroll) without leaving the app or using third-party bridges. Key features include unified token balances, intent-based bridging, and bridge-and-execute functions, allowing developers to build cross-chain DEXs, yield aggregators, lending protocols, tipping clients, and gaming apps with minimal friction. The demo shows easy SDK integration, unified portfolio views, and transaction simulations. Nexus currently supports only EVM chains and liquidity must exist on supported chains. Resources, project ideas, and bounties are available for builders. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Overview of Avail Stack & Products 01:22 What is Nexus? 02:23 Cross-Chain UX Challenges 03:10 Nexus SDK Features 04:07 Bridge and Execute Explained 05:11 Multi-Chain Application Use Cases 06:46 Bounties & Project Ideas 07:20 Live Demo: Integrating Nexus SDK 09:09 Unified Balances & Portfolio Aggregation 10:16 Bridging Tokens Demo 12:12 Developer vs User Experience 13:04 Bridge and Execute Demo 15:29 Code Walkthrough & Resources 17:23 Supported Chains & Q&A 18:13 EVM Compatibility & Closing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *ETHGlobal Cannes* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Cannes, a 3-day hackathon held July 4-6, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal Cannes 2025 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh5N2DCwhcEshNW9C8knZ1T-&si=Lc-WOyfkAVP2--R4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Avail* X: https://x.com/AvailProject ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Jan Gorzny

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Jan Gorzny, co-founder and technical lead at Zircuit, introduces Zircuit and its hackathon bounties at ETH Global NYC 2025. He outlines what makes a winning project: solving real problems, not overengineering, using blockchain and AI only when justified, and iterating based on feedback. Zircuit is a zero-knowledge, EVM-compatible Layer 2 rollup on Ethereum, featuring fast finality, lower costs, and unique sequencer-level AI security to prevent hacks. Jan details technical resources, including documentation, RPC endpoints, block explorer, and testnet faucets. The hackathon offers two main prizes: best project deployed on Zircuit (requiring smart contracts on testnet or mainnet) and best app idea (no code required, just a compelling, well-thought-out concept). He encourages creativity, especially beyond DeFi, and highlights the importance of user experience and practical use cases. Jan answers questions about Zircuit’s features, integrations, and previous hackathon experiences, emphasizing openness to diverse applications, especially games and non-financial use cases. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Welcome to ETH Global NYC 2025 Hackathon 00:39 Goals: Winning Prizes & Project Criteria 00:58 What Makes a Great Project 03:30 Avoiding Overengineering & Using Blockchain/A.I. Wisely 05:02 Importance of Feedback & Iteration 06:25 Why Build on Zircuit: Features & Security 08:13 Technical Details: Getting Started on Zircuit 09:43 Block Explorer & Network Access 10:43 Testnet, Faucets, and Hacker Pack 11:10 Prize Requirements & Submission Guidelines 12:22 Prize Categories: Best Deployed Project & Best App Idea 13:43 Best App Idea Prize Details 15:22 What Makes a Compelling App Idea 16:04 Q&A: Zircuit Features, DeFi Bias, and Use Cases 18:03 Previous Hackathon Highlights 19:00 Encouragement for Games & Non-DeFi Projects 20:11 Integrations & Oracles 21:01 Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Jan Gorzny* X: https://x.com/jgorzny ✅ *Follow Zircuit* X: https://x.com/ZircuitL2 ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

This session, "Turning Words into Killer Apps: DeFi Actions on Flow," explores the evolution and advantages of the Flow blockchain, a consumer-focused Layer 1 designed for scalable, user-friendly applications. Originating from the CryptoKitties phenomenon that exposed Ethereum's scalability limits, Flow now powers major apps like NBA Top Shot and Disney Pinnacle, supporting millions of users and transactions without network congestion. The talk introduces "Actions"—a new standard for composable, reusable onchain logic, enabling seamless interoperability and automation across DeFi protocols. Actions abstract protocol-specific details, allowing developers to build modular workflows (e.g., swaps, lending, staking) with minimal integration effort. The Cadence language’s unique features, such as resource-oriented programming and onchain scheduling (callbacks/agents), enable fully onchain automation, atomic transactions, and even unbounded loops, unlocking new possibilities for DeFi, gaming, DAOs, and subscriptions. Live demos illustrate how Actions and agents simplify complex workflows and empower developers to create innovative, scalable dApps. The session concludes with hackathon incentives and encouragement to build the next industry-changing app on Flow. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 What is Flow? 01:02 CryptoKitties & Ethereum Scalability 02:32 Flow’s Origins and Consumer Focus 03:32 Major Apps on Flow (NBA Top Shot, Disney, Ticketmaster) 04:18 Announcing Flow Actions 05:23 Automation & Onchain Agents 06:34 Challenges: Liveness, Inference, and Composability 08:51 The Power of Composability (Gaming & Mods Analogy) 09:49 What Are Actions? 10:56 Examples of Actions (Swap, Supply, Borrow, Stake) 11:43 Cadence Language Advantages 12:31 Live Swap Demo & Cadence Deep Dive 13:32 Atomic Transactions & Developer Benefits 14:35 Live Demo: Scheduled Callbacks & Agents 16:32 Callback Contract Walkthrough 18:43 Advanced Callback Example 21:44 Future Potential & Hackathon Tutorials 23:25 Onchain Automation Use Cases (DeFi, Gaming, DAOs) 24:25 Hackathon Prizes & Community Encouragement 25:59 Conclusion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Ali Serag* X: https://x.com/AliSerag0 ✅ *Follow Flow* X: https://x.com/flow_blockchain ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

ETHGlobal New York 2025 concluded with a high-energy closing ceremony, celebrating over 950 attendees and 690 hackers from 51 countries, 37% of whom were new to web3. The event focused on building and demoing real-world web3, DeFi, AI, and crypto projects, with 275 submissions across categories like DeFi, payments, and AI. Key integrations included Typescript, Python, Solidity, Flow, CDP, Dynamic, and Ethereum mainnet. The top 10 finalist teams—X42 Flash, Hardhat 3 Ledger, Noah, Pumpkin Spice Latte, KaPay, Primer, TX Delay Insurance, Swap Pay, Rivals, and Pika Vault—demoed innovations in payments, security, inheritance, DeFi, stablecoin swaps, AR gaming, and cross-chain vaults. Over $275,000 in prizes were awarded, with special thanks to 192 partners and 18 judges. ETHGlobal Plus and new onchain perks were announced, and a major ETHGlobal conference is set for June 2026 in NYC. The event emphasized community, live deployments, and onboarding new developers to web3. 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Event Overview & Stats 03:44 Partner Acknowledgments 04:21 Hackathon Focus & Hacker Demographics 05:58 Project Submissions & Trends 06:50 Judges & Project Evaluation 07:12 Finalist Teams Announcement 08:51 All Projects Recognition 09:40 Feedback & Community Engagement 10:28 Finalist Demo 1: X42 Flash 16:18 Finalist Demo 2: Hardhat 3 Ledger 21:26 Finalist Demo 3: Noah 27:47 Finalist Demo 4: Pumpkin Spice Latte 32:32 Finalist Demo 5: KaPay 37:38 Finalist Demo 6: Primer 44:02 Finalist Demo 7: TX Delay Insurance 49:38 Finalist Demo 8: Swap Pay 54:20 Finalist Demo 9: Rivals 1:01:02 Finalist Demo 10: Pika Vault 1:09:36 Finalists Recap & Live Deployments 1:10:26 Onchain Packs & ETHGlobal Plus 1:12:35 Prize Announcements 1:28:21 Finalist Packs & Next Steps 1:29:40 Prize Verification Process 1:30:45 ETHGlobal Conference Announcement 1:32:08 Thank Yous & Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2024

The panel on gaming, Web3, and collectibles featured industry luminaries Alvaro and Idan, who shared insights into their pioneering roles. Alvaro, an esports innovator, recounted his journey from web2 to web3, highlighting the need for enjoyable games as a precursor to integrating blockchain elements. Idan, founder of a blockchain-based virtual world, discussed the challenges of making Web3 accessible, focusing on user acquisition difficulties during the bear market. The distinction between play-to-earn and prioritizing player enjoyment emerged as a key theme, with Alvaro advocating for the latter. Idan elaborated on partnerships with FIFA and the NFL Players Association, emphasizing the gamification and utility inherent in NFT collectibles. Both experts provided valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, underscoring the importance of creating high-quality games and cultivating a passionate community. The discussion also touched on the transformative trajectory of immersive web experiences, signifying the ever-evolving landscape where gaming, blockchain, and community engagement intersect. As the industry embraces innovation, the intersection of gaming and Web3 technologies continues to shape the future, offering new opportunities for developers and entrepreneurs alike. --------- Speakers: Aleks Ahrens | Fliggs Mobile (moderator) Álvaro González de Buitrago | Team Queso Idan Zuckerman | Upland --------- The European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in Europe. Follow us to find out more 👇 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-blockchain-convention/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EBlockchainCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eblockchainconvention/

Remi Gai

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Dive into the cutting edge of cryptography with this Pragma Denver 2024 panel on Emergency Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), featuring top innovators from Nillion, Sunscreen, Inco Network, and Zama. Moderated by ETHGlobal’s Kartik Talwar, this discussion explores the latest breakthroughs in Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Multi-Party Computation (MPC), encrypted AI, confidential smart contracts, and EVM-compatible PETs. Learn about real-world applications like private payments, confidential voting, onchain gaming, dark pools, and privacy-preserving AI. Whether you're a cryptographer, developer, or privacy advocate, this panel delivers expert insights on the future of secure, decentralized computation. 00:00 Intro to Privacy Enhancing Technologies Panel 01:26 Panelist introductions and backgrounds 03:11 What is homomorphic encryption and FHE? 06:14 From theory to real-world FHE applications 08:18 MPC vs FHE for private computation 10:24 Inco’s approach to FHE on EVM-compatible blockchains 13:02 Use cases: private voting, auctions, DeFi, gaming 14:09 AI, privacy, and encrypted personal data risks 15:48 Practical private payment systems onchain 17:12 Gaming and confidential mechanics with FHE 18:47 Performance benchmarks for FHE today 21:50 Circuit optimization and FHE hardware needs 23:47 Reinventing algorithm design for private computation 25:21 Is hardware dependency a blocker for PETs? 26:22 Combining FHE and ZK for better performance 27:00 Other PETs: ZK, anonymous signatures, whitebox crypto 29:39 Rethinking developer experience for PETs 31:08 Compiler challenges for encrypted inputs 32:49 Writing performant, privacy-respecting programs 34:41 Secure branching and control flow with encrypted data 36:29 Concrete Python and automatic FHE compilation 37:35 What’s next: private AI, privacy in DeFi, hackathons 40:16 Closing thoughts and upcoming announcements _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma Denver* Pragma Denver 2024 took place at The Arch in Denver on February 28, 2024, and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. 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. Watch the full Pragma Denver playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4lJw0vruQ4prh8iMDUk89i&si=ayJ64Sgcqew1fdFk ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. 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. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Miguel de Vega* X: https://x.com/miguel_de_vega ✅ *Follow Nillion* X: https://x.com/nillionnetwork ✅ *Follow Remi Gai* X: https://x.com/remi_gai ✅ *Follow Inco Network* X: https://x.com/inconetwork ✅ *Follow Pascal Paillier* X: https://x.com/pascal_paillier ✅ *Follow Zama* X: https://x.com/zama_fhe ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Juan Benet

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Join Juan Benet, founder of Protocol Labs, in this deep-dive fireside chat from Pragma Denver 2024 as he unveils InterPlanetary Consensus (IPC) — a radically scalable architecture for blockchain systems inspired by interplanetary design principles. Interviewed by ETHGlobal’s Kartik Talwar, Juan discusses how IPC builds on IPFS and Filecoin, enabling billions of transactions per second, hierarchical subnets, finality in partitioned chains, and real-time application logic like gaming, social networks, and decentralized infrastructure. Juan also shares Protocol Labs’ evolution into a massive open-source R&D network, why current blockchain scalability is insufficient for consumer apps, and how we can rethink developer primitives, bridge infrastructure, and public goods funding to usher in a new wave of performant, decentralized technologies. 00:00 Intro to InterPlanetary Consensus with Juan Benet 00:55 Why consumer apps don’t use Web3 yet 02:09 IPC: A new architecture for blockchain scalability 03:18 Designing systems across planetary latency 05:18 Hierarchical tree of chains explained 06:58 Partition tolerance and recursive subnets 08:35 Finality and checkpointing in IPC 09:47 Filecoin FVM and custom subnet logic 10:46 Application-specific blockchain orchestration 11:51 IPC vs traditional rollups 13:20 MMO example: fast logic vs secure state 14:18 Tradeoffs and complexity of subnet interoperability 15:17 Designing calling conventions between chains 17:28 Vision behind founding Protocol Labs 20:32 The true cost of R&D and tech translation 22:05 Funding gaps between science and products 23:34 How public goods funding can bridge the R&D gap 25:02 Protocol Labs as an open R&D network 26:02 Rethinking startup culture in decentralized ecosystems 27:01 Closing: IPC and the future of scale in Web3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma Denver* Pragma Denver 2024 took place at The Arch in Denver on February 28, 2024, and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. 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. Watch the full Pragma Denver playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4lJw0vruQ4prh8iMDUk89i&si=ayJ64Sgcqew1fdFk ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. 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. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Juan Benet* X: https://x.com/juanbenet ✅ *Follow Protocol Labs* X: https://x.com/protocollabs ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETH Global, welcomes attendees to Pragma Sydney 2024, a unique event focused on making web3 accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. This single-track, founders-only conference features curated talks, interviews, and panels covering the latest innovations in blockchain, Ethereum, smart contracts, privacy, security, and modularity. Highlights include discussions on on-chain privacy, retroactive public goods funding (Retro PGF), Google’s web3 initiatives, consumer applications, and data composability. Kartik also introduces experimental concepts like ETH Global’s on-chain "Packs" and NFC-enabled networking bracelets, showcasing the future of decentralized event experiences. Join leading builders and thinkers as they explore the next wave of web3 adoption. 00:00 - Welcome to Pragma Sydney 2024 00:50 - The Vision Behind Pragma Conference 01:28 - What Makes Pragma Unique 02:29 - Event Structure: Talks & Networking 03:29 - Logistics & Thanking Partners 04:27 - Introducing ETH Global Packs 05:54 - NFC Bracelets for On-Chain Networking 06:52 - Full Agenda Breakdown 07:26 - Ethereum’s Future with Anthony 07:53 - On-Chain Privacy with Alan & Kai 08:23 - Retro PGF & Community Funding 08:52 - Google’s Web3 Initiatives 09:18 - Closing Thoughts & APAC’s Web3 Role _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *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 Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Roham Gharegozlou, founder of Dapper Labs (CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot, Disney Pinnacle), joins Pragma Sydney 2024 to discuss the future of consumer crypto applications. Learn how Flow blockchain is evolving with EVM compatibility to bridge Ethereum's ecosystem with mainstream adoption. Roham shares insights from scaling NFT projects to millions of users, the challenges of interoperability, and why the next wave of crypto apps must balance seamless onboarding with open developer ecosystems. Discover why consumer crypto's "million DAU" milestone requires rethinking distribution, wallet UX, and community-driven utility beyond speculative trading. 00:00 - Introduction: Dapper Labs' Crypto Legacy 01:27 - From CryptoKitties to Mainstreaming NFTs 02:34 - Why NFTs Are More Than Buying/Selling 04:37 - Birth of Flow Blockchain: Scaling & UX 06:05 - Flow's Evolution: From Closed to Open Ecosystem 07:35 - Flow's EVM Compatibility & Crescendo Upgrade 09:06 - Bridging Cadence and Ethereum Smart Contracts 10:42 - Developer Reactions to Flow's New Direction 12:42 - Scaling Stats: Ticketmaster, Top Shot & Disney Pinnacle 15:09 - The Million DAU Challenge for Consumer Crypto 17:08 - Open vs Closed Developer Ecosystems 19:09 - Killer Apps vs Gradual Adoption Debate 21:31 - Wallets as Consumer Apps? Distribution Battles 23:55 - Who Owns the User Relationship in Web3? 25:49 - Marketplace Discovery vs Asset Distribution 26:38 - Advice for Consumer Crypto Founders _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *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 Roham Gharegozlou* X: https://x.com/roham ✅ *Follow Dapper Labs* X: hhttps://x.com/DapperLabs ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Join industry leaders Priscilla Koukoui (Spark Innovations), Ida Mok (Fluidity Money), Donna McConnell (Sonar Platform), and Sushmita Ruj (UNSW) in this insightful panel discussion from Pragma Sydney 2024, titled "What the Fragmentation". The conversation dives into the challenges of blockchain fragmentation, including liquidity silos, interoperability hurdles, and scalability trade-offs. Experts explore potential fixes, cross-chain solutions, and future innovations like quantum-safe cryptography and unified UX. A must-watch for developers, founders, and enthusiasts navigating the complexities of decentralized ecosystems. 00:00 - Introduction to Blockchain Fragmentation Panel 00:43 - Meet the Panelists: Industry Leaders in Web3 01:23 - Why Discuss Fragmentation in Blockchain? 02:20 - Three Key Discussion Points: Issues, Fixes & Future 03:14 - Panelist Introductions: Ida Mok on Fluidity Money 04:38 - Sushmita Ruj on Cryptography & Quantum Safety 06:40 - Donna McConnell on Sonar Platform & DeFi Challenges 08:22 - Fragmentation Problems: Liquidity & Interoperability 10:09 - Addressing Fragmentation: Cross-Chain Solutions 12:02 - Tech Fragmentation: Signatures & Audit Challenges 15:18 - Scalability vs. Fragmentation Trade-Offs 17:26 - Token Mobility & Exchange Limitations 19:32 - Future Innovations: Universal Gateways & UX 21:41 - Quantum-Safe Blockchain Technologies 25:10 - Human-Centric Solutions & Liquidity Growth 28:44 - Simplifying Crypto for Mainstream Adoption 30:38 - Final Question: Does Decentralization Work? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *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 Priscilla Koukoui* X: https://x.com/Priscilla_nft ✅ *Follow Donna McConnell* X: https://x.com/SONAR_Donna_Mc ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Join Robbie Ferguson, co-founder of Immutable, in this fireside chat from Pragma Sydney 2024 as he dives into the future of on-chain gaming and blockchain’s role in revolutionizing digital ownership. Discover how Immutable grew from early Ethereum experiments to becoming the leading Web3 gaming platform, with insights into ZK-rollups, cross-chain liquidity, and the $150B in-game asset market. Robbie shares lessons on scaling startups, vertical integration, and why NFTs and tokens are transforming player economies. A must-watch for gamers, developers, and crypto enthusiasts. 00:00 - Introduction to Immutable & On-Chain Gaming 00:46 - Immutable’s Vision: Web3 Gaming Adoption 01:17 - Robbie’s Crypto Journey: From Bitcoin to Ethereum 01:49 - Smart Contracts & Early Blockchain Gambling 02:25 - Aligning Incentives: New Models of Capitalism 02:53 - From Trading Bots to NFTs: Founding Immutable 03:26 - The $150B In-Game Asset Opportunity 04:00 - Digital Ownership vs. Traditional Gaming Models 04:27 - Building Etherbots & Ethereum’s Scaling Challenges 04:54 - Evolution of Game Studios: Web2 to Web3 Adoption 05:23 - East vs. West: Regional Web3 Gaming Trends 06:23 - The "FarmVille Moment" for Web3 Gaming 07:54 - Why Gamers Demand Ownership: Retention & Monetization 08:49 - Web3 Gaming’s Value Proposition: Liquidity & Utility 09:53 - Secondary Markets: CS:GO Skins to Fortnite Futures 10:55 - Acquisition, Retention & Monetization in Web3 Games 11:53 - Immutable Passport: Onboarding the Next Billion Gamers 13:17 - Self-Custody & Cross-Game Liquidity Innovations 14:51 - Vertical Integration: Why Immutable Built Its Own Wallet 15:18 - Partnering with Polygon: ZK-Rollups for Gaming 17:45 - App-Specific Chains vs. Multi-Rollup Future 19:12 - NFTs as an Asset Class: Liquidity & Financial Utility 21:10 - Lessons Scaling Immutable: Talent & Web2/Web3 Hybrids 22:34 - What’s Next: 61 Games Launching in 2024 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *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 Robbie Ferguson* X: https://x.com/0xferg ✅ *Follow Immutable* X: https://x.com/immutable ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Raz, Tyler Drewitz, Viktoriya Hying

Base House · Dec 8, 2023

Panel discussion with Atari & Guild focused on onchain community building. The video features a discussion at Base House at ARP Ausle in Miami, including live sessions for those who couldn't attend in person. Victoria Hine from Base's creator ecosystem introduces Tyler Drewitz from Atari X and Roz from GuildedXYZ. They discuss building on-chain communities, with Tyler sharing Atari's history and its ventures into Web3 to create new gaming experiences and community engagement. He boasts about hitting his golf goal and reveals a members-only jacket linked to their on-chain activities. Roz talks about GuildedXYZ's journey in crypto, highlighting their focus on user experience and the creation of a framework for on-chain communities. He also mentions his love for retro video game music. They explore the evolution of GuildedXYZ as a platform for community building, discussing cross-chain functionality, Sybil attack resistance, and the need for tools to identify valuable community members. Roz reveals upcoming features like a CRM system, templates, and messaging functionalities to enhance community management. Looking ahead to 2024, Tyler anticipates expanding Atari's user base with more Web3 integrations and partnerships that highlight developers' work. Roz envisions GuildedXYZ facilitating larger-scale community management with value propositions and communication tools, aiming to maintain an easy onboarding process that integrates seamlessly with Coinbase products. The panel concludes

Gregory Markou

Conflux - Web3 UX Unconference · Nov 16, 2023

No description The video features Greg, a co-founder and CPO at Chain Save, discussing the concept of removing network switching in the blockchain space to create a seamless user experience. He emphasizes that developers should not be asking which blockchain to build on, but rather how they can enable users to access everything from a single chain. Greg presents a solution developed during a hackathon that aggregates assets across chains, allowing users to perform transactions without worrying about which chain they are on. This approach uses bridges for transactions and aims to reduce costs and improve user experience. Greg also covers the importance of app developers not having to worry about where their players are located and users not needing to learn new chains. He provides an example with a demo game that utilizes wager matches across different chains without requiring users to switch networks or fragment their funds. The talk further explores the use of session keys and embedded wallets within games to allow transactions on multiple chains without network switching. Greg suggests that multi-chain accessibility could attract a larger user base for apps, making them more inclusive. Lastly, he touches on future developments in multi-chain interactions, including the use of relayers for optimistic transfers and higher-level bridge abstraction protocols that could significantly advance this area. The video concludes with a brief Q&A discussing the challenges of multi-chain UX and potential solutions

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2023

Check out Undeads Metaverse presentation by Leo Khan at the 2023 European Blockchain Convention. Undeads is a post-apocalyptic MMORPG with play-to-earn mechanics and in-game NFTs built on the Ethereum blockchain. Engage in a variety of activities, including fighting, grinding, crafting, and trading unique NFT assets, all while contributing to your faction's success in the metaverse. --------- The European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in Europe. Follow us to find out more: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/euro... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eblockchain... Twitter - https://twitter.com/EBlockchainCon

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

Benny Giang, co-creator of CryptoKitties and co-author of EIP-6551, unveils the future of NFTs at Pragma Waterloo. In this demo-packed talk, Benny introduces Token Bound Accounts (TBAs) and the powerful ERC-6551 standard—enabling NFTs to own assets, act as on-chain agents, sign transactions, and participate in governance. Learn how NFTs are evolving into networked playable characters (NPCs), capable of AI-driven onchain actions across the metaverse and autonomous worlds. This groundbreaking session explores how NFTs go beyond profile pictures into programmable, composable, and truly non-fungible digital identities. 00:00 Intro to EIP-6551 and NFT evolution 01:07 Benny Giang introduction and history with NFTs 02:22 What is a Token Bound Account (TBA)? 03:05 Three powers of 6551: assets, identity, action 03:47 NFTs as wallets and interactive identities 04:27 AI-powered NFTs and NPC use cases 05:36 How 6551 fits the NFT standards landscape 06:43 EVM-compatible, multichain support explained 07:21 Prize tracks and hackathon opportunities 07:55 Live demo: NPC kitty with on-chain action 08:34 NPC sends NFT to another NFT’s account 09:31 Verifying the TBA interaction on tokenbound.org 10:08 Post-demo reflection with Kartik Talwar 10:51 How CryptoKitties started at ETHWaterloo 12:23 Why create ERC-6551 and not a new token standard 13:34 Making NFTs usable without solidity knowledge 15:16 Become, use, and interact with your NFTs 16:22 What can an NPC actually do? 17:35 Making NFTs about art and relationships again 18:39 What are Autonomous Worlds and why they matter 19:52 Dunbar’s number, object relationships & future AI 21:01 Visualizing social graphs and DAO participation 22:05 Call to action for builders to explore 6551 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇦 *Pragma Waterloo* The now third edition of Pragma kicked off with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion among attendees as they were storming into the Auditorium of the CIGI Building. Pragma Waterloo 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Waterloo 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7i8oFx5vCB9qTdadQqAjF0&si=NS2W71SteTbEs4T8 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 CryptoKitties* X: https://x.com/CryptoKitties ✅ *Follow the Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

Join Dieter Shirley, CTO and co-founder of Dapper Labs and co-author of ERC-721, in this fireside chat with Kartik Talwar at Pragma Waterloo. Dive deep into how Web3 infrastructure must evolve to onboard millions of users. From the lessons of CryptoKitties and the creation of Flow blockchain, to rethinking smart contract design with the Cadence programming language, Dieter shares insights on scalability, account abstraction, social consensus, NFT evolution, dynamic assets, and cross-chain interoperability. Whether you’re a developer, product builder, or crypto enthusiast, this session is packed with actionable ideas and reflections on the future of blockchain usability and consumer-grade onboarding. 00:00 Intro to Web3 infrastructure and Dieter Shirley 01:04 CryptoKitties and the origins of Dapper Labs 03:15 How putting cats on the blockchain became real 04:50 Crypto onboarding hurdles and early scalability 05:56 CryptoKitties impact on Ethereum and beyond 07:32 Designing Flow to solve user and dev pain points 08:39 Built-in scaling via separation of concerns 10:11 Why account abstraction is critical for Web3 11:15 Moving beyond seed phrases with key management 12:21 Building Cadence: a new smart contract language 14:24 How resource-oriented programming changes security 15:55 Ethereum token ownership vs Flow model explained 17:25 From CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot to Flow 19:10 Lessons from custodial wallets and Dapper 20:36 Account abstraction enabling hybrid custody 24:05 Gaming UX with account linking and shared custody 25:33 Multi-brand learnings: Top Shot, UFC, NFL All Day 26:37 Missed opportunities for dynamic NFTs and gameplay 28:01 Why mainstream users still need familiar metaphors 29:24 On-chain composable farming game demo 30:48 Open systems and NFT interoperability vision 32:21 Real-time games vs on-chain strategy experiences 33:50 Inspiration from Dark Forest and opcraft 35:18 Designing infrastructure for the next generation 36:18 Zones of sovereignty and social consensus 38:04 Liveness vs safety in blockchain failures 40:20 Bridges, eigenlayer, and shared consensus limits 42:03 Flow’s view on bridging and LayerZero architecture 44:01 Multi-bridge security models and message integrity 45:29 On-chain media storage: tradeoffs and new tooling 48:36 User-side pinning, IPFS enhancements, and ideas 49:10 What decentralization really means to Dieter 50:35 Backward and forward-looking guarantees 52:29 Why participation and censorship resistance matter 53:05 Critique of MEV culture and Flow’s design to prevent it 54:14 Closing thoughts and thank you to Dieter Shirley _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇦 *Pragma Waterloo* The now third edition of Pragma kicked off with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion among attendees as they were storming into the Auditorium of the CIGI Building. Pragma Waterloo 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Waterloo 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7i8oFx5vCB9qTdadQqAjF0&si=NS2W71SteTbEs4T8 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 Dieter Shirley* X: https://x.com/dete73 ✅ *Follow Flow* X: https://x.com/flow_blockchain ✅ *Follow the Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2023

Why do Gamers Hate NFTs? Despite more game developers building on web3 and significant capital being invested, gamers are not quite sold on NFTs. In fact, notable public outcry has influenced companies like Steam and Discord to change their plans or even ban NFTs, yet there are 4000+ web3 games and apps projected to launch on a monthly basis representing a market of $368 billion by 2027 that is assuming gamers love NFTs or at least not hate them. Join us as we discuss why gamers hate NFTS and how the future of web3 gaming will have more reasons to love them. In this video, we delve into the intriguing topic of why gamers have developed a strong aversion towards NFTs. As representatives of Gumi crypto's Capital, an esteemed early stage investor in the gaming sector, we understand the importance of addressing this issue. Throughout the discussion, we explore various aspects that contribute to gamers' disdain for NFTs and shed light on their concerns. From potential disruptions to gameplay experiences to worries about exclusivity and affordability, we cover it all. Join us as we analyze these factors in detail and provide valuable insights into why NFTs have become a contentious subject among gamers. Stay tuned for an engaging conversation that will broaden your understanding of this fascinating phenomenon. #GamingIndustry #NFTDebate TLDR: The key idea of the video is that while gamers may initially dislike NFTs due to skepticism and negative experiences, there is potential for NFTs to revolutionize gaming by promoting ownership, community building, and the monetization of user-generated content, leading to a bright future of web 3 and gaming coming together. 00:00 🎮 Gamers dislike NFTs due to skepticism about their value exchange and negative experiences with companies, but they don't inherently hate them and care about how they enhance the gaming experience. 06:55 🎮 Gamers dislike NFTs due to associations with profit-driven brands, misunderstandings, and lack of utility, but they can actually promote ownership and community building, with decentralized platforms like Ballast offering potential benefits, while the complicated and expensive process of purchasing and using NFTs hinders adoption. 12:05 🎮 Developers are leading the gaming revolution by rebelling against the current system, with the potential for NFTs to revolutionize gaming and monetize the internet beyond centralized platforms. 15:43 🎮 The app store now prohibits NFTs in games, but creators can generate revenue by incorporating NFTs outside of the game, which may change gamers' negative perception of NFTs once enjoyable gameplay is introduced and the speculative nature is addressed. 18:42 🎮 Free-to-play games have allowed players to de-risk their investment, but the toxic interaction between money and skill in pay-to-win systems is a flaw in game design. 21:01 🎮 Gamers are concerned about NFTs but the gaming industry is evolving and more developers are embracing them, as creating successful games requires knowledge about NFTs and they present the same challenges as traditional games. 23:50 🎮 NFTs in gaming can build community, prove ownership, and enhance entertainment by allowing players to transfer value between games, earn royalties, and create dynamic NFTs that can be used across different platforms. 28:29 🎮 NFTs in gaming go beyond ownership of in-game items, encompassing intellectual property rights, transmedia franchises, and user-generated content, with the key to bridging the gap between gamers and the web 3 community being the creation of a sustainable economy for users to easily create and monetize their own content through NFTs, leading to a bright future of web 3 and gaming coming together through user-created worlds and AI-assisted UGC, creating value, a network effect, and deep replayability.

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2022

Since May 2021, blockchain-based games have enjoyed a growing amount of success. It finally seems that people have started to realize the potential behind the combination of games with blockchain technologies. Especially with intriguing concepts like the metaverse gaining visibility across mainstream media. The metaverse is a collaborative environment on the internet where different people, applications and tools can operate and share information. Speakers: - Rudy Koch, Co-founder, Mythical Games - Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO, The Sandbox - Sarutobi Sasuke, Head Of Partnerships, Yield Guild Games - Maria Eneva-Olms, Manager, LPA

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ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2020

The creators of Dark Forest discuss the challenges and promise of Zero-Knowledge gaming on the Ethereum Network. Dark Forest is an MMO space-conquest game where players discover and conquer planets in an infinite, procedurally-generated, cryptographically-specified universe.

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2020

This talk is from ETHDenver, the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Mo Dong of Celer Abstract: In this workshop, we will deep dive into the perfect use case of generalized state channels, eSports Gaming and learn how to build a fun, interactive, zero-cost and secure decentralized eSport game under 20 minutes using the tailor-made Celer eSport Gaming SDK. No previous blockchain experience needed! Do you have the name for the Saturday 4PM panel? We'll share it on our social media channels." This talk was recorded Friday, February 14, 2020. ETHDenver 2020’s content themes included DeFi; DAOs and Token Engineering (TE); Gaming and Usability; Protocols and Interoperability; and Public Good and Social Impact. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2020 event was February 14-16 in Denver, Colorado and hosted 2000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 50 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/jteMn5c 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Paris · Oct 9, 2019

EthCC 2 The Ethereum Community Conference is created by the community, for the community. It brings together great minds and forethinkers, and allows the community to grow. follow us : @AssethFR https://ethcc.io

Ethereum Paris · Oct 9, 2019

EthCC 2 The Ethereum Community Conference is created by the community, for the community. It brings together great minds and forethinkers, and allows the community to grow. follow us : @AssethFR https://ethcc.io