The Paris Blockchain Week was characterized by Networking, strategic panels and a good dose of optimism within the web3 community for the team of Michaël van de Poppe. For the first time, the entire team was present at a large international event with the aim of new relationships for Mn CapitalTo build mn marketing and the funds.
A rocket-like start in the Shangri-La
The week started on Monday evening with the cointelegraph Longitude event in the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel in the heart of Paris. Despite a long train delay by part of the team, Michaël was on site in good time to take part in a panel discussion about the status of the market. The conversation took place on a much discussed day, which was referred to in the media as “Black Monday”. The big question: are we in a bear market or is there a new upward movement?
The panel, including with the CEO of Mantra (om) And the CEO of Messari was remarkably positive. Within the Web3-Community is not too concerned about the current course developments. The attitude towards the US market, where the government is increasingly open to crypto, was mentioned as an important anchor point.
Main event in the Louvre and special encounters
The main event started on Tuesday in the iconic Louvre. After the entire team had arrived (including an emergency overnight stay in Brussels), it was intensively recovered on the main event and at various side events.
A highlight of the day was the award of the award for the “Most Influential Analyst” to Michaël, presented by the organization of the Paris Blockchain Week. Shortly afterwards a panel found on the main stage over the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve And the role of Bitcoin in the global currency system. The panel participants included representatives of Tim Draper, Arkham Intelligence and Rug Radio.
Although the panel compared to everything outside of the Bitcoin-Sökosystems was critical-especially due to the weak performance of Ethereum (ETH)-the general tenor was clear: the Bitcoin cycle is only at the beginning, and expectations for the next five to ten years have been high.
The day ended with a dinner under the Louvre glass pyramid – a unique opportunity to network with key figures in the industry. Among those present: Charles Hoskinson (Cardano) and Alexandre Dreyfus (Chiliz). The wing around the Mona Lisa was particularly released for the guests of the event.
Networking at the highest level
Wednesday and Thursday were all about networking. In addition to the main conference, numerous side events took place at special places all over Paris. The team was spreading to these events: the venture capital team focused on other VCS and founders, while the fund concentrated on stock exchanges and institutional actors.
The week was ceremoniously completed with an after party in the world -famous Moulin Rouge. What was striking was the difference in the mood between the online crypto community and the atmosphere at the event: While on social media it is often reported negatively about the course developments, optimism in Paris predominated. Especially the developments in the United States ensure a positive tone within the industry.
The Paris Blockchain Week provided valuable insights and new contacts. The focus is now on the next big event: token2049 in Dubai.
