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“The Davos of Web3 and the Louis Vuitton of conferences” were some of the exceptional titles given to Proof of Talk 2024. As innovation, collaboration, and insightful discussions took center stage at #PoT24, some of our renowned attendees left us with testimonials that captured the essence of this remarkable event! Listen to what the best in business have to say about Proof of Talk 2024. A huge thank you to Staci Warden, Algorand Foundation, Mo S., Aptos Labs, Robby Yung, Animoca Brands, Tim Grant, Deus X Capital, Angus B., Stargate Finance, Yat Siu, Animoca Brands for your kind words, and everyone else who attended and contributed to making this event a phenomenal success. A big thank you to our sponsors MultiversX, LayerZero Labs, Galaxy, Polkadot, Rhuna, Openmesh, VALR, Solana Foundation, CoinW, DFINITY, Matchain, Humanity Protocol, Trireme, Fastex, Six Sigma Sports, Zeebu, Nexera. We look forward to continuing the conversation in 2025 as #PoT25 is going to be bigger and better.

In the debate of Traditional Finance vs Decentralized Finance, are we finally moving to Hybrid Finance? 📈💰📊 In an exciting discussion moderated by Raj Brahmbhatt (Zeebu), industry leaders Leeor Groen (The Spartan Group), Will Nuelle (Galaxy Ventures), Julien Bouteloup (Stake Capital Group), and Marc Weinstein (Mechanism Capital) shared their insights on the evolving landscape of Web3. The conversation explored the intersection of decentralized finance, AI, gaming, and real-world assets, each providing a unique lens on where the next big opportunities lie. "Earlier, we used to say that DeFi is going to replace traditional finance, but I think for the first time, we’re not talking about replacing traditional finance—we’re talking about hybrid finance! Traditional finance institutions now understand that they don't need to go full DeFi, but they can solve some big problems that they've been facing for a hundred years or something." — Julien Bouteloup. Whether through structured products, agentic protocols, or the convergence of AI and crypto, the future of Web3 is filled with possibilities. Don’t miss the full discussion to hear more about how these industry leaders are strategizing to capitalize on these emerging trends. (Link in comments) #TradFi #DeFi #PoT24

🔗 "There's only one kind of decentralized AI, and it's called a smart contract." - Dominic Williams ∞, — DFINITY At Proof of Talk 2024, Philippe Battel (Oracle), Christopher Donovan (NEAR Foundation), Lex Sokolin (Generative Ventures), and Dominic Williams ∞ sat down for an insightful discussion to explore: Does AI need blockchain? The panel, moderated by Mike Grantis (Contango Digital Assets), highlighted the growing importance of merging AI with blockchain to enhance transparency, security, and decentralization. Christopher Donovan emphasized that the future of AI should not solely rely on centralized entities: “We absolutely think that AI needs blockchain, and frankly, to avoid some kind of dark dystopian outcome, we have to make sure that we connect these two things together effectively.” This conversation offered profound insights into the potential of blockchain to democratize AI, ensuring that power and control remain distributed rather than concentrated in the hands of a few large organizations. Curious to hear more? 🎥 Watch the full discussion (link in comments) #AI #Blockchain #ProofofTalk

"The new luxury will be sustainable durability." — That was one of the key insights shared during the dynamic panel at Proof of Talk 2024, where Romain Carrere (Aura Blockchain Consortium), Blake Lezenski (Outlier Ventures), and Matt Medved (nft now) sat down for a chat moderated by Nova Lorraine (HOUSE OF NOVA). Romain Carrere highlighted how blockchain transforms the industry by providing "digital identities for every luxury product," enabling traceability, authenticity, and enhanced customer experiences. Blake Lezenski emphasized how this innovation can shift the luxury paradigm, making durability and circularity the new value benchmarks. From integrating NFTs for digital fashion to creating sustainable ecosystems that track the life cycle of materials, this discussion revealed blockchain's profound impact on fashion. As we move forward, the possibilities for using blockchain to tell brand stories and create loyal, engaged communities are endless. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Watch the full panel discussion now (Link in comments). #ProofofTalk #Blockchain #FashionTech #PoT24

At Proof of Talk, conversations happen everywhere! From dedicated networking areas to impromptu hallway chats and the VIP dinner to insightful panels, Proof of Talk facilitates constant dialogue and collaboration. At #PoT24, the energy was palpable, and the insights were endless as leaders, innovators, and change-makers discussed the future of our industries. Swipe through to see some of the powerful moments where ideas flowed, networks expanded, and collaboration sparked. What was the most impactful conversation you had at Proof of Talk? #ProofOfTalk #Networking #Paris

“Every time you make stuff 10 times faster or 10 times cheaper, you unlock new use cases that no one predicted would happen” — Austin Federa, Solana Foundation. Beniamin Mincu of MultiversX, Dominic Williams ∞ from DFINITY, and Austin Federa from Solana Foundation sat down for an intriguing chat about the next wave of blockchain innovation. Moderated by Alejandra Martinez of Foundation Capital, the speakers explored the transformative potential of blockchain technologies. The discussion emphasized the need for collaboration across different ecosystems to solve large-scale problems and bring this technology to the masses. Don't miss the full panel discussion to dive deeper into what's next for blockchain innovation. (Link in comments) #ProofofTalk #PoT24 #BlockchainInnovation #Web3 #DeFi #Interoperability

Shoutout to Rhuna, one of our premium partners, for absolutely crushing it at the Untold Festival 2024! 🚀 With hundreds of thousands of attendees experiencing the power of Web3 firsthand, the possibilities for mass adoption are right here, right now. Rhuna is paving the way for the next wave of Web3 users. Imagine the potential when festivals and blockchain unite! Who’s down for a Web3 festival? 🎉

“Money has always been predicated on social value — Attention is all you need,” said Diogo Mónica (Haun Ventures) during a thought-provoking conversation with Lily Liu (Solana Foundation). The chat explored the delicate balance of being both an operator and an investor in the dynamic crypto space. Their discussion highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities that come with wearing these dual hats, from the innovation-driving incentives to the critical and sometimes harsh realities of the industry. Curious to hear more about their perspectives? 👉Watch the full conversation (Link in comments)

“We live in a world where four to five large corporations control the world’s data, IT infrastructure, and AI capabilities — and that should concern us all" — Ashton Hettiarachi, Founder & Product Architect at Openmesh, delivered a compelling keynote at Proof of Talk 2024. Ashton vividly illustrated the dangers centralization poses to our digital world. He drew parallels between the concentrated power of ancient empires and today’s mega-corporations that control the vast majority of the world’s data and IT infrastructure. The message was clear: "We should be very concerned about this." Ashton emphasized the need to accelerate decentralization to foster resilience, transparency, and true empowerment. Ashton also introduced Openmesh, a decentralized cloud and oracle network that aims to bring the best of public cloud providers, blockchains, and peer-to-peer protocols into one powerful solution. His vision? A world where trust is built into the design, not into the brands or the people running them. If you’re passionate about the future of decentralized infrastructure, this is a must-watch. 👉 Watch Ashton Hettiarachi's Keynote on Decentralization and Openmesh (Link in comments) #PoT24 #ProofofTalk #Openmesh

Proof of Talk 2024 created an environment where attendees could engage in deep, impactful discussions. From engaging panel discussions to a new-age startup competition with AI-powered analysis, Proof of Talk 2024 had so much to offer. Here's a throwback to the event by Cointelegraph↩️ https://lnkd.in/g-NJjAzZ