Bulletpoints:
• Phantom Co-Founder Francesco Agosti featured in 0xpo Crossroads
• Crypties 2022: Highlight Reel held in Miami in December 2022
• Raising in a Bear Market panel at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco
At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3, Decrypt’s Jason Nelson sat down with Phantom Co-Founder Francesco Agosti to discuss the history of Phantom and what he’s looking forward to in Web3. The conversation was just one of the many exciting events at 0xpo, the premier gathering of leaders in the decentralized finance space.
In December 2022, Decrypt Studios held the inaugural Crypties awards gala in Miami at Art Basel. With emcee Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“) and presenters from a range of crypto projects, statuettes were awarded in nine categories. The evening was sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721.
At 0xpo Summit in San Francisco on November 3, Decrypt’s Jason Nelson moderated a panel on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. With Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock, the panel discussed the difficulties and opportunities of raising money in a bear market and offered advice to those seeking venture capital.
These events at 0xpo and beyond demonstrate the continued dynamism in the cryptocurrency space. From the development of groundbreaking projects such as Phantom to the celebration of innovation at the Crypties 2022 gala, the industry continues to evolve and make waves in the world of finance. The panel on fundraising in a bear market is a testament to the resilience of this space, even in the face of adversity. It is clear that the future of cryptocurrency is bright, and with more events like these, the industry will continue to grow and thrive.