EthCC6 Returns, Ethereum Community Gathers for Key Discussion on Post-Shanghai, Pre-MiCa Landscape

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Paris brings together Ethereum thought leaders following the recent successful execution of the Shanghai Update and the upcoming danksharding update in the fall that will boost Ethereum’s scalability.

PARIS, France – July 2023 – EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference)Ethereum’s largest annual European conference created for the community, by the community, will return for EthCC(6) on July 17-20, 2023 in Paris, France, bringing together the top minds in Ethereum to share their vision for Ethereum. future of the ecosystem

“EthCC has been a water dispenser for new ideas that help fuel the growth of Ethereum. Looking at the type of products and technologies coming out of space six months later is a strong indicator of this. As there have been major changes like The Merge and Shapella Update since the last edition, we have calibrated our approach and introduced new elements to the conference that will continue to highlight ideas and projects with great potential.

We have seen a record amount of ETH deposited after the enabling of ETH withdrawals staked in April. This shows that challenging market conditions have minimal influence on efforts to build and grow the Ethereum ecosystem. This year, we expect EthCC(6) to continue to be a strong ground for nurturing talent and productivity, fostering meaningful connections and community growth,” said Jerome de Tychey, Founder and President of ethereal france.

Crypto has proven its resilience through the bear market. Developments in blockchain technology, progress in the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, and zero-knowledge advances that strengthen the security of Ethereum continue to attract mainstream interest and investment with increased deal activity. in the first quarter of 2023, with 439 deals made versus 366 in the fourth quarter of 2022.

“The web3 ecosystem is at a momentous juncture, where it has persevered through a challenging year, demonstrating remarkable resilience and continued innovation. Despite the obstacles faced, players in the ecosystem continue to build. Ethereum, a pioneer in these advances, has witnessed remarkable growth, a progression that EthCC has been honored to witness firsthand. As EthCC enters its sixth year, anticipation is growing for a new wave of attendees that transcends crypto-native audiences. EthCC extends a warm invitation to both returning and new enthusiasts, welcoming them to participate in this next transformative phase of growth,” said Bettina Boon Falleur, Director of EthCC.

For the Ethereum community, 2023 continues to be a great year with the recent successful run of the Shanghai Upgrade and the upcoming wet damage update in the fall that will drive the scalability of Ethereum. As the ecosystem progresses through these milestones, builders are looking ahead to the next wave of blockchain technology that will move beyond DeFi and into new areas, including scalability, social good, AI, privacy, and governance.

ETHCC(6) will bring together more than 350 speakers from around the world with various talks, workshops and side events with the aim of sharing and transmitting knowledge to develop a positive and abundant Ethereum ecosystem.

Keynote speakers include Tim Beiko, Protocol Support at the Ethereum Foundation; Xin Wan, a researcher at Uniswap Labs, a protocol for trading and automated liquidity provision on Ethereum; Sid Shekhar, a Blockchain researcher at Coinbase, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges; and Patrick Hansen, Director of EU Strategy and Policy at Circle, a global internet finance company based on blockchain technology and fueled by crypto assets.

EthCC(6) will also provide the opportunity for vetted startups to present themselves to top VCs such as HashKey, BPI France, and Accel through the EthVC program.