Today it’s hard to find a person who has never heard the word
“Bitcoin”. In addition, most of the world's population knows that this is
a cryptocurrency trend and in some way it can replace fiat money. But true connoisseurs understand that thousands of lines of code and as many opportunities are hidden behind Bitcoin. Which ones? What is the likelihood that Bitcoin will become the main method of calculation? Who is
involved in the development of cryptocurrency and how? You will find answers to all these questions in one of the conferences, which are indicated below.
The most likely alternative to fiat
Yes, despite all the shortcomings, Bitcoin is still the main competitor for "real money." Why? Because it is most valuable. In fact, there are many more reasons: from distribution options to the subtleties of
technology.
Today it is impossible to explain in a nutshell the value of
Bitcoin. Over the past 10 years, many changes have taken place in his ecosystem. Today, new strategies have been developed for its further implementation in our lives.
If you want to be one of the first who buys coffee for
BTC and does not see anything unusual in it, you need to attend one of the conferences. There you will learn not only about countries in which BTC has long become a common means of payment, but also the
technical details of this cryptocurrency that prevent it from developing.
Bitcoin 2020
Site: Bitcoin 2020
Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Date: 27-28 March, 2020
Cost: $349
The
Bitcoin 2020 Conference is a multifaceted group of speakers who have one thing in common: their work shapes the future of Bitcoin. This cryptocurrency can mean different things for each person, but all participants in the Bitcoin 2020 conference pave the way for the
development of the world's first cryptocurrency. In 2019, about 2,000 BTC enthusiasts, 100 speakers and 70 companies gathered to find the answer to one question: why does this technology still matter.
Key topics:
- Bitcoin ecosystem;
- economy of the future;
- how Bitcoin has changed us;
- the value of the Proof of Work protocol;
- where Bitcoin is most needed.
This conference brings together the most influential
Bitcoin experts. In 2020, they will include: Aaron van Wirdum (technical editor of Bitcoin Magazine), Adam Beck (CEO at Blockstream), Charlie Shrem (lead bitcoin podcast) and Marty Malmi (founder of Bitcointalk).
Magical Crypto
Site: Magical Crypto
Place: New York, USA
Date: 9-10 May, 2020
Cost: $0-549
Magical Crypto is a fun and carefree conference that anyone who wants to dive into the
technical aspects of Bitcoin can attend. Those who make technical decisions and those who influence the development strategy of Bitcoin will unite during these two days to discuss new branches of Bitcoin's life and how to improve it.
Key topics:
- Bitcoin mining problems;
- the possibility of increasing throughput;
- the future of Bitcoin as the main alternative to fiat currency.
This year
Magic Crypto will bring together more than 1,500 participants, as well as over 60 speakers, such as Charlie Lee (creator of Litecoin), Samson Mow (CSO at Blockstream), Ricardo Spagni (co-founder of Tari), Adam Back (CEO at Blockstream), Meltem Demirors (CSO at Coinshares) and Max Caydan (CEO at HodlHodl).
MIT Bitcoin Expo
Site: MIT Bitcoin Expo
Place: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Date: 7-8 March, 2020
Cost: $25-300
Last year was the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin, which has been dedicated to many different events. One of these was the
MIT Bitcoin Expo conference, which brought together a lot of participants, from students to leaders. Now we are waiting for the 7th exhibition, where you can learn much more about new ways to develop Bitcoin and implement the technologies associated with it.
Key topics:
- optimization of security protocols;
- creating a clean and coherent experience;
- providing fast and uninterrupted communication;
- development of new standards.
By visiting the
MIT Bitcoin Expo 2020, you can delve into the research of scientific experts and heads of various companies. Among them are Robleh Ali (MIT DCI Researcher), Ria Butoria (Fidelity Digital Assets Research Director), John Carvalho (CCO at Bitrefill) and many others.
The Bitcoin Reformation
Site: The Bitcoin Reformation
Place: Antwerp, Belgium
Date: 25-26 April, 2020
Cost: €180-320
This year, a new conference is launched for the first time, exclusively related to Bitcoin. Why reformation? Because today,
Bitcoin has reached a point at which serious changes need to be made so that it remains the first. Either development will begin right now, or this cryptocurrency will remain in history and no more.
Key topics:
Despite the fact that the conference will be held for the first time, more than 400 participants have already registered for it. It provides for more than 20 sessions, in which over 30 speakers will discuss the
future of cryptocurrency conference. Among the speakers will be: Jimmy Song (developer of the Bitcoin team), Bruno Colmant (CEO of Bank Degroof Petercam), Jan Vergote (Head of Investment Strategy in Belfius) and others.
BitBlockBoom Bitcoin Conference
Site: BitBlockBoom
Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
Date: 29-30 August, 2020
Cost: $304-450
BitBlockBoom is only 3 years old, but during this time the conference has become very popular among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. It is gaining momentum thanks to its laid-back atmosphere and a positive outlook on the development of Bitcoin. BitBlockBoom is your chance to find out exactly how the Bitcoin team can achieve unprecedented results and raise cryptocurrency to a new level.
Key topics:
- Bitcoin development strategies;
- unchanged 1st place for BTC;
- approaches to solving technical problems.
Various speakers, from developers to trainers and leading podcasts, will perform at BitBlockBoom 2020. Among them are Trace Meyer (leading Bitcoin Knowledge), Morgen Roshard (financial trainer), Nick Bhatia (investment manager), Michael Goldstein (developer at Satoshi Nakamoto Institute) and others.
Understanding Bitcoin Conference
Site: UnderstandingBTC
Place: The Western Dragonara, Malta
Date: 28-31 May, 2020
Cost: will be announced later
The Understanding Bitcoin
conference is organized with a focus on non-technical professionals who want to understand how digital money works. The idea of the organizers is that not everyone has the skills to independently understand the concept of
Bitcoin. But cryptocurrency is getting closer to becoming an alternative to fiat money. Therefore, today it is necessary to educate society on the basics of BTC.
Key topics:
Understanding Bitcoin 2020
speakers will include Francis Poliot (CEO of BullBitcoin), Alex Petrov (CIO Bitfury), Marek Palatinus (senior developer at Satoshi Labs), Adam Fixor (Software Artist at Wasabi Wallet), Lawrence Nachum (founder of GreenAddress) and many others.
CoinFestUK
Site: CoinFestUK
Place: Manchester, UK
Дата: 3-5 April, 2020
Cost: easy access free, VIP tickets 0 to $5372 (20 ETH)
CoinFestUK is one of the few free events dedicated to Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies. The event
develops thanks to large sponsorship investments. Ask - why invest in such conferences? Here investors find interesting startups and help them grow, which ultimately should develop the ecosystem.
Key topics:
- basic data about the Bitcoin system;
- how the blockchain works;
- smart contracts and bitcoin.
List of speakers
CoinFestUK 2020 is still not announced. Nevertheless, this conference is a chance to make new acquaintances, to understand the details of the ecosystem and to begin to improve Bitcoin yourself.
Blockchain Africa Conference
Site: Blockchain Africa
Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: 11-12 March, 2020
Cost: $170-285
Since 2015,
Blockchain Africa has been gathering an ever-growing audience. Today this event has become one of the best in the world, thanks to which it gathers more leaders and conveys more valuable experience. In previous conferences, more than 30 countries, about 2,000 delegates and 135 speakers have already taken part in total. At this conference, you can learn about the upcoming hype and see
the potential of Blockchain technology, as well as Bitcoin, live.
Key topics:
- decentralization of finance with BTC;
- trading on bitcoins;
- international payments;
- implementation of blockchain in various fields of activity.
This year, the
conference will have more than 30 countries and exhibition places, as well as over 30 speakers, including Tony Weiss (BTC trader and consultant), Chris Becker (Blockchain Lead at Investec Private Banking), Carmel Cadet (founder and CEO at EMTECH) and many others.
Portland Bitcoin
Site: Portland Bitcoin
Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
Date: 3 May, 2020
Cost: $15-20
The Portland Conference is a small community event focused on educational
seminars and presentations. The conference can be attended by any enthusiast, from beginners to technical experts, since there is a very wide range of topics. The organizers goal is to make the conference more accessible and informative for anyone who wants to know more about Bitcoin..
Key topics:
- Bitcoin basis;
- work with wallets;
- security with Bitcoin;
- principles of the Lightning Network;
- mining concept.
The last thing everyone is waiting for about
Portland Bitcoin Conference 2020 is speaker information. As shown last year, it may not be available for a very long time. Nevertheless, if you lack the fundamental knowledge about Bitcoin, this event is just for you.
Value of Bitcoin
Site: Value of Bitcoin
Place: Munich, Germany
Date: 2-3 June, 2020
Cost: €450-1400