BlockShow Americas 2018 Kicks Off in Las Vegas
The curtain has been raised in Las Vegas for BlockShow Americas 2018, where over 1,500 attendees are gathering to dive deep into the sprawling realm of crypto and blockchain. With 80 speakers lighting up the stage, there’s no shortage of hot topics that are shaking up our financial landscape.
Day One Highlights: A New Democratic Dawn?
On August 20, the first day of the event, industry experts explored the possibilities swirling around blockchain and its implications for democracy. The panel dubbed “Building Democracy on Blockchain” had panelists nodding in agreement as they argued that this technology might just be the key to fostering heightened accountability in governance.
Dimitris Vassiliadis from EXUS took the mic, claiming that blockchain could “reinvent the model of democracy.” He spotlighted how it could revolutionize not just elections but also the citizen engagement that follows them:
“[Blockchain] is not just the electing and the voting part. It’s about maintaining the engagement and participation in the nature of democracy, following election results.”
The Centralization Debate: Real Democracy or Not?
While Vassiliadis painted a rosy picture, Herb Stephens from the Democracy Earth Foundation raised an eyebrow, questioning the use of blockchain by centralized authorities. His take? Deploying such technologies under central control defeats their purpose. “We’re not gonna build trust when it’s in a centralized authority,” he asserted, anticipating a future where exchanges as we know them could eventually vanish.
Wall Street vs. Crypto: The Clash of Cultures
Another riveting discussion unfolded with the panel “Wall Street vs Crypto” where experts clashed over how traditional finance views crypto and what this means for the future of both worlds. The debate touched on whether financial institutions truly grasp the complexity of cryptocurrencies or are just seeing it as another fad.
Day Two: The Crypto Elite Assemble
As we roll into August 21, BlockShow welcomes heavyweights like Dr. Nouriel Roubini, a prominent economist with fingers firmly pointed at predicting past financial crises. Alongside him, crypto’s own Alex Mashinsky, will delve into pressing issues, including regulations in crypto, payment tech, and even the mysterious allure of Bitcoin ETFs. And don’t forget the much-anticipated BlockShow Oscar awards, honoring startup originality!
In Conclusion: Where Do We Go from Here?
With both excitement and skepticism roiling in the air, BlockShow Americas 2018 is setting the stage for transformative conversations about the future of democracy and finance in a world increasingly influenced by blockchain. As attendees share ideas, it’s clear: the realm of crypto might still seem like the Wild West, but the gunslingers are equipped with some serious firepower.
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