As Bitcoin surpasses the $100,000 mark for the first time, Puerto Rico Blockchain Week is set to commence its eighth consecutive year, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and enthusiasts for a series of conferences and events. The week-long celebration, expected to draw more than 1,000 attendees, will take place at various venues across San Juan from December 9 to December 13.
The event kicks off with an opening party on Monday night, presented by Crypto Mondays, Limitless Crypto, and Tokenize. The free event will be held at The Wheel in Old San Juan, setting the stage for the exciting week ahead.
The centerpiece of the week is the Tokenize Puerto Rico conference, spanning Tuesday and Wednesday. This two-day event focuses on the intersection of investors and startups, featuring an impressive lineup of keynote speakers. Notable figures include Dan Morehead, managing partner at Pantera Capital; Brock Pierce, co-founder of Tether; and Michael Terpin, founder of Transform Ventures and author of ‘Bitcoin Supercycle’. Attendees will receive an autographed copy of Terpin’s book, which accurately predicted Bitcoin’s current price surge.
Other prominent speakers at Tokenize include Tim Draper, the venture capitalist known for his prescient Bitcoin investment in 2014, and Perianne Boring, founder of The Digital Chamber and a candidate for CTFC chairman. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including decentralized AI, real-world assets, tokenized finance, and Web3 gaming. Additionally, 18 startup companies will present through the BitAngels international angel investor group.
Tokenize will also host its ‘Legendary Dinner’ event and co-host a closing party with DNA Fund, further enriching the networking opportunities for attendees.
Thursday’s schedule features ETH San Juan, a focused event on Ethereum and related technologies, taking place at Base Co-Work. The conference will be followed by a reception and dinner, providing additional networking opportunities for participants.
The week concludes on Friday with the Limitless Crypto conference, an all-day event combining educational sessions with a festival atmosphere at The Wheel in Old San Juan.
This year’s Puerto Rico Blockchain Week holds particular significance as it coincides with Bitcoin’s unprecedented price milestone. The timing of the event offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals to discuss the implications of this major development and its potential impact on the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
The diverse range of events and high-profile speakers underscores Puerto Rico’s growing importance as a hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation. As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, gatherings like Puerto Rico Blockchain Week play a crucial role in fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving forward the adoption of these transformative technologies.
For those interested in the cutting edge of digital finance and blockchain technology, Puerto Rico Blockchain Week promises to be an invaluable experience, offering insights into the current state and future direction of the industry. As Bitcoin reaches new heights, the discussions and connections made during this event could shape the next wave of innovation in the blockchain space.
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