Greetings to all members and enthusiasts of the Australian DeFi community,
What a vibrant and eventful week it has been! We witnessed a wonderful gathering at the Aus Crypto Convention in Melbourne, where many from our crypto community came together, sharing knowledge, experiences, and the passion that drives us all. Let's dive into some of the week's highlights and look forward to exciting events on the horizon.
Highlights from the Aus Crypto Convention
A Community Gathering in Melbourne: The crypto community united for another memorable Aus Crypto Convention. Twitter Post
Michael Saylor's Virtual Appearance: Insights and perspectives shared by Michael Saylor, dialling in to enrich our understanding. Twitter Post
A Thought-Provoking Message: An intriguing take on marketing in the crypto space. Twitter Post
Jabz's Reflections: Jabz offers his unique perspective on the weekend's events. Twitter Post
DEBOSS's Highlights: A plethora of choices and insights, as highlighted by DEBOSS. Twitter Post
Networking and Debate: A thought-provoking debate at Oshi Gallery and a networking lunch at Upside brought together brilliant minds. Twitter Post 1, Twitter Post 2
The Blockies - Celebrating Community Leadership: I am humbled and honored to receive the Blockchain Community Leader of the Year award at the Blockies, a testament to our collective efforts in the community. Reflections
Looking Ahead
Singapore Fintech Fest: Our friends, including NotCentralised and Elbaite, are heading to Singapore for the Fintech Fest.
Crypto Assembly by Blockchain APAC: Preparations are underway for this significant event at the end of November, featuring the honourable Stephen Jones (Assistant Treasurer). LinkedIn Post
Global and Local News
Rob Allen and Hedera Hashgraph: Catch up with Rob Allen's meeting with the founders of Hedera's hashgraph group. Twitter Post
Coinbase's Nana Murugesan Reflects: A look back at two years in the industry by Nana Murugesan of Coinbase. LinkedIn Post
Bitcoin's Catalysts: An in-depth discussion about potential catalysts for Bitcoin, including ETFs and futures. CoinDesk Article
Blackrock's Ethereum ETF: News about Blackrock's move into a spot Ethereum ETF. Cointelegraph Article
Echoes of FTX in TradFi: A look back at the similarities between the FTX collapse and the TradFi group MF Global. CoinDesk Article
Gaming and NFTs Debate: Coin Telegraph's exploration into the impact of NFTs on gaming. Cointelegraph Article
Coinspot Hacking Incident: A recent hack at Coinspot raises concerns about the security of private keys. AFR News
Stay tuned for more updates and insights in the world of DeFi and blockchain.
Kind regards,
Mark Monfort - Editor, Australian DeFi Association
Tune in next week for another episode of Chain Reaction
About Aus DeFi Association
The Australian DeFi Association (Aus DeFi) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to increasing education and awareness of blockchain technology, specifically decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3-based projects. Their goal is to empower the Australian community with the knowledge and tools to participate in the decentralized economy, and to promote the adoption and growth of blockchain technology in Australia. They strive to provide a more grassroots approach to promoting blockchain technology compared to other industry-focused organizations in Australia, and to provide a platform for community members to learn about and engage with this emerging technology.
You can watch our recorded meetups and interviews here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ausdefiassociation3956/videos
Sponsors
We also thank all of our sponsors who help us run and organise and keep this association going. We could not do it without them so check out their details here