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Last May, about 30,000 people attended the Bitcoin meetup in Miami. The event was a big success, providing valuable insights about bitcoin mining, institutional adoption, and inflation issues. As a result, Bitcoin Magazine, the organizer of the Miami conference, is arranging a new event in Amsterdam.
For a long time, Europe lacked institutional and individual bitcoin exposure. Bitcoin Amsterdam is set to change that. With its emphasis on Hyperbitcoinization, the conference may finally end Europe's uncertainties over the adoption of digital assets.
In this article, you’ll learn all you need to know about Bitcoin Amsterdam and why you probably should participate.
Who is the organizer?
Bitcoin Magazine is the world's largest and, perhaps, oldest pro-Bitcoin media portal. Since 2012, it has consistently provided coverage and analysis of the most recent Bitcoin events. But Bitcoin Magazine is much more than just a media outlet. The journal has evolved into a locomotive of bitcoin innovation throughout the years.
The magazine informs readers about Bitcoin's true potential and provides them with complete knowledge about the crypto sector. Often it features relevant collaborations with notable investors such as Michel Saylor and Peter Thiel.
This year the magazine will organize the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe in partnership with Amsterdam Decentralized.
Hyperbitcoinization — the goal of the event
Let's take a look at the crypto situation in the world to understand why "bitcoinization" hasn't yet occurred in Europe and why it probably should.
Biden’s White House recently produced a fact sheet with suggestions to the SEC and other regulatory authorities on digital assets. Overall, the U.S. is on its way to eventually regulating cryptocurrencies and securing trading activity for different market players.
The situation in South America is even more favorable towards crypto. Bitcoin is even recognized as a legal tender in several nations, such as El Salvador. Many other governments of developing countries worldwide are considering bitcoin adoption, ironically because their economies are struggling even more than the European one.
Any substantial movement toward legalizing cryptocurrencies in Europe is being delayed. For many crypto enthusiasts, web3 companies, and institutions, this situation isn’t favorable at all.
Hyperbitcoinization is aimed to change that by speeding up bitcoin adoption. It’s driven by the belief that the European economic and R&D potential must thrive in the crypto sphere rather than suffer from the uncertainties of unregulated markets and bureaucratic overload.
Hyperbitcoinization is intended to promote the growth of numerous crypto projects throughout Europe. It will bring the issue of primarily unregulated cryptocurrency marketplaces to the forefront, hopefully increasing public adoption. This event is also significant because it is the first of its kind in Europe.
Speakers
The variety of themes covered during this conference is astonishing: energy, environmental issues, DeFi & Web3 development, and inflation hedging. There will be dozens of engaging and inspiring speakers from different backgrounds, each with their own story.
Adam Back
Adam Back is the co-founder and CEO of Blockstream, a blockchain infrastructure project that facilitates dozens of blockchain service platforms. Blockstream was launched in 2014, and since then, its ecosystem and client base has snowballed.
Adam Back and his co-speaker Paul Sztork will discuss the future of sidechains. Adam is a cryptography expert and a computer science doctor. By the way, Adam is the one who invented Hashcash for Bitcoin mining. Expect him to provide a fundamental and profound speech.
Layah Heilpern
Layah Heilpern is a well-known cryptocurrency influencer. She has published a book titled "Understanding Bitcoin," which comprehensively explains how cryptocurrency works. Layah has created plenty of helpful videos and podcasts for blockchain newcomers and enthusiasts. So, if you want to meet her in person, reserve your tickets for the event.
Stella Assange
Stella Assange is the wife of Julian Assange, a famous and controversial journalist. He created the Wikileaks platform, which supposedly revealed many dark secrets about various governments. While Julian is still imprisoned, his wife advocates for his work and demands justice for him. The Assange DAO was created recently to raise funds and awareness about Julian’s case.
Stella Assange will give a speech and answer questions about her husband at the conference.
Schedule & Tickets
The event will last three days, from October 12th to 14th. Bitcoin Amsterdam will be divided into four stages, each with thematic conversations and lectures on relevant issues in the bitcoin field.
The conference will begin with "Bitcoin 101," followed by the first debate about bitcoin hedging, led by four industry experts. The final day of Bitcoin Amsterdam will conclude with a crypto concert called "Sound Money Amsterdam." The detailed agenda for Bitcoin Amsterdam can be found here.
There will be two types of tickets available for the event. The regular ones are €399, and the VIP "whale" tickets cost €4,499. Whale ticket will guarantee you an exclusive experience, including Vip-only events and benefits across the conference.
And, of course, crypto payments are accepted and welcomed.
So, why Bitcoin Amsterdam?
With such a massive demand for fintech products and the broad adoption of crypto, the only thing European governments lack is a strong community of blockchain advocates.
Therefore, Bitcoin Amsterdam is a one-of-a-kind event, particularly for Europeans. This event is an excellent opportunity to get inspired by the greatest minds in the crypto industry while contributing to the conference.
Meeting fellow crypto enthusiasts in person will result in a bonding experience for European blockchain developers. You will undoubtedly meet new and fascinating individuals here.
Bitcoin is the future of innovative global banking, and its widespread acceptance as legal tender is almost unavoidable. This year, Bitcoin Amsterdam will be the most significant Bitcoin venue in Europe, and you can leverage it to bring the power of regulated Bitcoin to your country.
After all, Hyperbitcoinization leaves no region behind.
Disclaimer
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