Bullet Points:
• Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, discussed legal misconceptions in the industry at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco.
• Kathleen Breitman of Tezos talked about proof-of-stake mechanisms, Ethereum and sharding, and NFT gaming at Web Summit in Lisbon.
• Clay Robbins, Soona Amhaz, Sarah Guo, and Alex Strzesniewski discussed raising venture money in a bear market at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco.
• Illa Da Producer accepted the Crypties NFT Project of the Year award for Yuga Labs from presenter Alanna Roazzi-Laforet at the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami.

At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3, blockchain attorney Lisa Rubin of Paul Hastings spoke about legal misconceptions the industry still holds. Rubin explained the importance of obtaining legal advice before launching a crypto company, noting that many of the legal issues the industry faces can be avoided with early preparation. Rubin also pointed out that the crypto industry is constantly evolving, and it is therefore important to keep up with the latest developments in order to stay ahead of the curve.

At Web Summit in Lisbon on the same day, co-founder of Tezos Kathleen Breitman discussed how Tezos has been using a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception. She also highlighted the importance of progressive decentralization, and talked about her admiration for Tendermint and Ethereum. Breitman also offered insight into the growing NFT gaming industry, and how developers can use it to create new and exciting experiences.

On November 3, at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco, the panel „Raising in a Bear Market“ featured Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock. The panel discussed the challenges of raising venture money during the ongoing Crypto Winter, and offered advice for entrepreneurs on how to secure funding in a bear market. The panelists also discussed the importance of building relationships with investors and staying persistent, even through market downturns.

To conclude the day, the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami featured the award for NFT Project of the Year. Illa Da Producer accepted the Cryptie on behalf of Yuga Labs from presenter Alanna Roazzi-Laforet. The other nominees for the award were Moonbirds, Azuki, DeGods, and CloneX. The awards ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of developers, entrepreneurs, and projects in the industry, and provided a platform for recognizing their achievements.

Bullet Points:
• Francesco Agosti of Phantom spoke at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco
• Kathleen Breitman of Tezos spoke at Web Summit in Lisbon
• Panel on venture money raising hosted at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco

At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco, Francesco Agosti, a co-founder of the popular Solana dapp, sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss the history of Phantom and what he’s looking forward to in Web3. In this discussion, Agosti highlighted the importance of decentralization, scalability, and accessibility as key elements of Web3. He also discussed the need to build bridges between traditional finance and the crypto world, and his vision for the future of Phantom and the wider crypto space.

At Web Summit in Lisbon, Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of the Tezos blockchain, discussed the importance of proof-of-stake mechanisms, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves. Breitman emphasized the need for the blockchain space to stay ahead of the curve in order to remain competitive and for users to get the most out of their blockchain projects.

At 0xpo Summit in San Francisco, a panel on venture money raising in a bear market was hosted. Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss the best strategies for raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. The panelists highlighted the need for a strong business model and detailed plan, as well as the importance of the right timing and the right people, in order to be successful in raising venture money.

Finally, the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami honored the best projects and people in the crypto space. The awards were presented by Alanna Roazzi-Laforet and the Bored Ape Yacht Club was awarded the NFT Project of the Year. This award highlighted the success of the project, as well as its innovative approach to NFT gaming.

The events at 0xpo Crossroads, Web Summit, and 0xpo Summit, as well as the Crypties Awards, highlighted the importance of blockchain technology, its potential applications, and the hard work and dedication of the people involved in the space. These events also provided a platform for meaningful discussions and ideas, and set the stage for further innovation and exploration in the crypto space.

Bulletpoints:
• Live Events at Camp Decrypt and Web Summit discuss storytelling with NFTs
• Panel at 0xpo Summit covers raising venture money in a bear market
• Bored Ape Yacht Club wins NFT Project of the Year at Crypties Awards

As the world of blockchain technology continues to grow and evolve, so too are the ways in which it is being utilized. Live events such as those at Camp Decrypt and Web Summit have been discussing the use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for storytelling. On a lively panel at Camp Decrypt moderated by What’s Trending podcast host Shira Lazar, authors Jason Michael Primrose and Amanda Terry of Metagood and ACTAI Ventures, Artemysia-X of Rug Radio program LorePlay, and Kas Vegas of NFT INT, Huxley, and Feature.io all discussed how their work utilizes NFTs for storytelling.

At Web Summit in Lisbon, Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, discussed how the Tezos blockchain has been using a Proof-of-Stake mechanism since its inception. She also talked about her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and Sharding, Progressive Decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves.

At 0xpo Summit in San Francisco, Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson for a panel on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter.

Finally, the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami saw Bored Ape Yacht Club win NFT Project of the Year. Illa Da Producer accepted the Cryptie on behalf of Yuga Labs from presenter Alanna Roazzi-Laforet, while the other nominees in the category were Moonbirds, Azuki, DeGods, and CloneX.

Live events are providing a platform for industry experts to discuss the innovative use of blockchain technology and NFTs, and to provide insight into the future of digital assets. Through panels such as those at Camp Decrypt and Web Summit, as well as awards such as the Crypties, the industry is being celebrated and the potential of NFTs for storytelling is being explored.

• Edward Snowden gave his views on the Ethereum merge, the sanctioning of Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash by the U.S. government, the privacy shortcomings of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and his view on using DAOs to source tips from whistleblowers.
• Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman talked about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming.
• Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco to discuss raising venture money even during Crypto Winter.

In October of 2022, Edward Snowden took part in an extensive talk with Decrypt’s Dan Roberts at Camp Decrypt in Napa, California. During this talk, he discussed a range of topics including the Ethereum merge, the U.S. government’s sanctioning of Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash, the privacy issues of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and his opinion on using DAOs to source tips from whistleblowers. Snowden pointed out the importance of creating a secure and stable environment for digital assets, especially in light of the sanctions on Tornado Cash. He also expressed his support for the Ethereum merge, citing its ability to reduce transaction fees and increase scalability. Furthermore, he raised concerns about the privacy shortcomings of Bitcoin and Ethereum, emphasizing the need for users to be able to transact anonymously. Lastly, Snowden discussed his views on using DAOs to source tips from whistleblowers, stating that these platforms could provide an additional layer of security for those seeking to share sensitive information.

On the same month, Web Summit in Lisbon had Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, take the stage to discuss how the Tezos blockchain has been using a proof-of-stake system since its inception. She praised Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding for their progress in decentralization, and shared her enthusiasm for NFT gaming. Breitman also highlighted the importance of creating a secure and stable environment for digital assets, citing the various issues that users have faced due to the lack of regulation.

In November of 2022, a panel featuring Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco. During this panel, they discussed the challenges of raising venture money even during the „Crypto Winter“. This included the potential of token offerings and the impact of regulatory changes on the fundraising process. The panelists also shared their insights on how to survive a bear market, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the fundamentals and having a clear vision for the future.

Finally, in December of 2022, the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami took place. This event saw Illa Da Producer accept the award for NFT Project of the Year on behalf of Yuga Labs from presenter Alanna Roazzi-Laforet. The other nominees in the category were Moonbirds, Azuki, DeGods, and CloneX.

Overall, the events of 2022 demonstrated the immense potential of the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Through talks, panels, and awards, industry leaders discussed the importance of creating secure and stable environments for digital assets, the progress of decentralization, and the challenges of fundraising in a bear market. These events have provided valuable insight into the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and have highlighted the immense potential of these emerging technologies.

• The New Landscape for NFT Drops: Bad Grrls Creative Club, BeetsDAO, and Cymbal at Camp Decrypt 2022 discussed how to manage NFT sales in a crypto bear market
• How Tezos Was Ahead of the Proof-of-Stake Merge: Web Summit 2022 featured Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman talking about Tezos‘ proof-of-stake mechanism
• Raising in a Bear Market: Slow Ventures, Volt Capital, Conviction, AngelBlock at 0xpo Summit discussed venture money raising during Crypto Winter

Crypto markets have been in a bear market for some time now and the effects have been felt on the NFT market as well. As such, a new roadmap for new NFT collections has been in the works. To discuss this new landscape, Toni Thai Sterrett of Bad Grrls Creative Club, Jordan Garbis of BeetsDAO, and Eric Feng of NFT block explorer joined Decrypt’s Kate Irwin at Camp Decrypt Napa.

The conversation began with Thai Sterrett discussing how her team at Bad Grrls Creative Club was able to successfully launch their NFTs during a bear market. She noted that they were able to do so as they had a strong community that was familiar with the project, and were excited to support it. This made it easier to build demand for the collection, which enabled them to have a successful launch.

Garbis then highlighted how BeetsDAO has been able to manage the NFT market in a bear market. He discussed how their platform has allowed them to stay ahead of the curve, as they are able to leverage the power of the Ethereum network to stay one step ahead of the market. Garbis also noted that their platform has allowed them to create a more streamlined process for managing NFT sales.

Finally, Feng discussed how the NFT block explorer has been able to keep up with the market. He noted that the block explorer has been able to provide the necessary insights and analytics to help them make informed decisions regarding their NFT collections. This has allowed them to ensure that their NFTs are adequately priced and that they are able to take advantage of any potential opportunities.

The panel then went on to discuss other topics, such as the upcoming Crypties Awards 2022: Bored Ape Yacht Club. They discussed the importance of being able to market NFTs in a bear market, and how the awards could help to further increase the visibility of NFTs.

Overall, the panel provided a wealth of insight into the new landscape for NFT drops, and how crypto markets can be managed in bear markets. With the help of the panelists, Camp Decrypt Napa was able to provide an in-depth look into the new roadmap for NFT collections. With the help of this new roadmap, NFT collectors and community members can be confident that they are able to take advantage of the current market conditions and find success in their NFT collections.