Chain Reaction - 3rd December 2024
More ACC recaps, podcasts and Xmas events coming up
More highlights came out last week after the Aus Crypto Convention. So much going on so definitely a doozy to keep up with.
First up, it was great to feature on the Crypto Curious podcast done live at the event
Here’s some more shots and highlights from the event from others
Coinstash
https://x.com/Coinstash_AU/status/1860847698662015096
Danielle Marie
https://x.com/dmarie_xyz/status/1860823937724330478
The boat party on Sunday
https://x.com/Jamesqk/status/1860603742501974021
https://x.com/GregOakford/status/1860622401446314366
Also, I got to film the AI/blockchain podcast I do on the side (called Digital Nexus) live at the event. We talk AI mostly on that show but blockchain news and insights make an appearance in this one - check it out here:
And we also saw the Off-Chain podcast with Don Reddin come out during the week. Make sure to check out the other great episodes on there too.
Upcoming festive season events to keep an eye out for.
We have our Stand with Crypto event on the 11th December so make sure to come along. https://lu.ma/y62uh7a2
More on what Stand with Crypto is all about can be seen in thgis article: https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-launches-stand-with-crypto-in-australia
Speaking of events, Fireblocks have an upcoming BBQ you might be interested in this week https://lu.ma/7nvqq3f9
Over in Brisbane we have DECA and All Things Blockchain coming together https://www.linkedin.com/posts/digitaleconomycouncil_blockchaincommunity-networkingevent-deca-activity-7267054414761222144-TFhe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
Greythorn is playing home to this upcoming event “Infinite SOLANA LSTs - Sanctum Sanctuaries” https://lu.ma/d21wk7ye
Upside are doing their Christmas party in Sydney this week https://lu.ma/14gnv63b?tk=U32Jd3
Congrats to Redbelly Network, the Aussie homegrown blockchain, on their token launch. They had an AMA on Thursday night too. More on their token launch here https://medium.com/@redbellyblockchain/redbelly-network-building-the-future-of-tokenomics-with-rbnt-4f1e2667d6ab
Digital Economy Council of Australia has a new board https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amy-rose_today-marks-a-moment-of-reflection-for-the-ugcPost-7266681064708857856-6cGe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
Mark Carnegie here from MHC Digital talking about how the banks make it hard at the moment to do anything in the crypto space
Great video here on different types of ways to use DeFi thanks to Guy at Coin Bureau
Great reminder here from Kraken on staying safe in crypto. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7267010887293505536-Leij?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
And it adds to our message of using AI I help lower the seemingly high barriers of understanding of projects after a panel at the Aus Crypto Convention over the weekend https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7265973816105852928-ezCz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
CARF before the horse with crypto asset regulatory requirements https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stevenpettigrove_carf-before-the-horse-australia-consults-activity-7266933900046688256-rqPq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
Finally, let's talk strategic reserves and we see Brazil up a national one.
and we also see local legend Jackson Zeng of Caleb & Brown putting his money where his mouth is with this bet on strategic reserves
That's it for this week. See you again soon.
About Aus DeFi Association
The Australian DeFi Association (Aus DeFi) is a non-profit community organisation dedicated to increasing education and awareness of blockchain technology, specifically decentralised finance (DeFi) and web3-based projects. Their goal is to empower the Australian community with the knowledge and tools to participate in the decentralised 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 organisations in Australia, and to provide a platform for community members to learn about and engage with this emerging technology.
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