Consensus 2022: Top Moments

Vol. 76: Highlighting the decentralized cryptocurrency festival merging web3 with web2 in Austin, TX.

• A Web3 Conference in a Web2 World

• Together with Brew Money

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A Recap

Consensus from CoinDesk

Consensus 2022, the cryptocurrency conference from CoinDesk returned in person this year with more than 15,000 attendees over the past week in Austin, TX. With temps over 100° it was hot outside, but inside it was cool as ever.

CoinDesk @CoinDesk

Sport Court, presented by @Chain is now open for all #Consensus2022 passes. Watch streams of the venues, show off your skills and win prizes by playing H-O-R-S-E and other 🏀 games. Food trucks are open too!

*That’s me playing H-O-R-S-E to start the event*

With conversations around the future of decentralization taking place booth by booth, daily sessions showcasing the evolution of blockchain technology into society, and the merging of web2 with web3…this is the festival of the future for the present.

CoinDesk @CoinDesk

Good morning from Austin and welcome to Day 1 of #Consensus2022! We’ve been busy getting downtown Austin ready for the largest festival in the decentralized world. Now we’re ready to open our doors to you. 🧵

Take a look at our top moments and highlights:

Web5 announced by Jack Dorsey.

CoinDesk @CoinDesk

Goodbye smart contracts, hello #Bitcoin. Web3 critic @jack and his team at @TBD54566975 are out with their alternative vision for a decentralized internet: Web5. @skesslr reports from #Consensus2022

trib.alJack Dorsey’s TBD Announces Web 3 Competitor: Web 5The Block subsidiary’s alternative ditches Web 3 and places bitcoin at the forefront. But there is no official release date, as yet.

Mastercard will now allow users to buy NFTs without cryptocurrency.

CoinDesk @CoinDesk

.@Mastercard is now offerings its cardholders the ability to purchase NFTs without having to first purchase any cryptocurrency. By @mikeybellusci

trib.alMastercard Now Allowing Cardholders to Buy NFTs on Several MarketplacesMastercard is partnering with multiple platforms including Immutable X, The Sandbox and MoonPay.

American Express teamed up with Abra Global for their first crypto rewards offering.

CoinDesk @CoinDesk

.@AmericanExpress gets into crypto, teaming up with @AbraGlobal for rewards card. #consensus2022 @IanAllison123 reports.

trib.alAmerican Express Adds First Crypto Product With Abra Rewards CardA long time in the making, the Abra Crypto Card will be the first Amex cryptocurrency product, said Abra CEO Bill Barhydt.

Changpeng Zhao notes Binance is picking up Mergers & Acquisitions activity.

Michael Rippe 📍 Consensus @MichaelRippe

@cz_binance says company is “Kicking up into high gear of M&A activity.” @CoinDesk @consensus2022 #consensus2022

Edward Snowden’s stream breaking down Bitcoin and the technology was fascinating.

CoinDesk @CoinDesk

"Generally, I don't encourage people to put their money in cryptocurrencies as a technology," @Snowden says at #Consensus2022. "I use bitcoin to use it." Watch more: coindesk.com/business/2022/…

CoinDesk announced a return to Austin for the Consensus event in 2023!

investrly @ #Consensus2022 @investrly

Just announced with @MayorAdler on stage. Consensus returns to Austin for #Consensus2023: April 26-29, 2003 Early bird passes on sale today.

Reserve your pass today.

CoinDesk @CoinDesk

Hey #Consensus2022! We'll be back in Austin next year for #Consensus2023. Follow along at the new hub — @consensus2023 — for updates. Reserve your pass: events.coindesk.com/consensus2023/…

It was an important experience connecting digitally and physically. I look forward to doing it again next year in Austin to see how the technology continues to evolve and create new opportunities. Consider joining Consensus 2023 to take part in the conversation around the evolution of decentralization, blockchain technology, and the merging of web2 with web3.

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Quote of the Week

Michael J. Casey @mikejcasey

Just want to point out the contribution @CoinDesk made to this mission this week - with @MayorAdler's support. #Consensus2022

Elon Musk @elonmusk

Make Austin weirder!

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