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CoinFest 2019 - April 1st - 7Th
- CONFERENCE
- Mar 31, 2019
- 5 min read
CoinFest started in 2013 as a relatively small gathering of 100 or so Bitcoiners, celebrating the adoption of Bitcoin at a Waves Coffee House in Vancouver. It was conceived as a way to incentivize cryptocurrency acceptance while educating the public about its importance and use. Its popular success prompted the Bitcoiniacs to place the world’s first Bitcoin ATM there, which CoinFest again celebrated.
By 2014, CoinFest was growing in popularity, and that year it took a new direction: CoinFest spread across Canada and now internationally, exemplifying the border-defying and decentralized nature of crypto. Vancouver lead the way again by booking multiple venues simultaneously for a less centrally organized variety of exhibits, as Satoshi would have wanted. In 2015, CoinFest spread worldwide, and new ground was broken in Latin America and Europe. CoinFestIt's about that time of year, again, where cryptocurrency enthusiasts around the world unite in thanks and celebration. It's been a long, hard winter for us all, but now is the time to put our differences and troubles aside and remember the great teachings of Satoshi.
For those who aren't in the know, CoinFest is an annual decentralized convention that occurs simultaneously around the world. Run by volunteers as a non-profit and funded by generous sponsors, it has always been free to attend and always will be. It also only holds crypto assets and occurs at venues that accept or support cryptocurrency (such as by accepting it for payments).
Vancouver is the birthplace of CoinFest and participates every year. This year, CoinFest have a couple different events lined up with very different themes, and CoinFest encourage anyone to attend!
Crypto Bounties Panel
As usual, the DCTRL community is planning to organize its own dedicated event for CoinFest at the local hack space. They use a bounty system to enable decentralized upkeep of their space, automatically incentivizing chores such as taking out the garbage or doing the dishes. They believe this will be a growing phenomenon as traditional employment shifts toward the "gig economy," and have invited experts from Gitcoin, Bounties Network and others for a discussion. Meet us on April 3, 7 PM at 436 West Pender Street. Crypto Onboarding Panel
BitNational has made their office available to us as a venue for CoinFest. A panel discussion will be held on the best methods of converting new users from fiat to cryptocurrency. Attendees will gain valuable insights from Bitcoin brokers, exchangers and ATM operators, such as HoneyBadger, Coinsquare, and of course our host. Thanks to Ed of Vancouver Crypto Network for organizing; meet us on April 5 , 7 PM at 1525 West Broadway.
Blockchain Gaming Expo
CoinFest Vancouver does something with blockchain gaming every year, as several of its volunteer organizers work for www.blockchaingaming.com. This year will be something truly special, however, with unprecedented support from an industry that's grown enormously.
CoinFest having a 1-day convention near Olympic Village Station at the Beaumont Studios, a trendy space for artists and events that is now experimenting with cryptocurrency. On the premises you'll find the Cazba food truck, which will be accepting Bitcoin for delicious Mediterranean cuisine, and inside will be booths and presentations by blockchain companies.
Some of them will be local companies that might be familiar to you. Most, however, will be blockchain gaming companies who have traveled to Vancouver for this event! Expect to see, hear about, and play lots of blockchain-based video games; there will also be tournaments including Poker with crypto-themed playing cards and Lightning Network Chess. A current list of participating blockchain gaming projects (along with local sponsors) is below:
Things to expect over CoinFest - http://www.coinfest.org
CoinFest is free to attend and occurs at crypto-friendly locations around the world once a year.
Hoard Exchange, known for the blockchain game Plasma Dog, is a global sponsor. with a booth at CoinFest UK!
The Blockchain Gaming Expo will be held in Vancouver and last all day April 6. It will feature booths and presentations from known blockchain gaming industry participants
The Coindroids founder will be the DJ at the afterparty!
The CTO of EnjinCoin & Andrew Wagner founder of blockchaingaming.com are one of the grooms at the Mass Blockchain Wedding on April 7
Wedding will be followed by a Decentralized Dance Party. Will look kinda like this
COINFEST LOCATIONS FROM APRIL 1st to APRIL 7th
Arnhem, Netherlands - April 1
It wouldn’t be a CoinFest without Arnhem Bitcoinstad, the world’s most Bitcoin-friendly city. This is their 5th annual CoinFest celebration; out of all the Bitcoin bars in town, they chose one right near the central train station so that you’ll have no difficulty stumbling home. RSVP on Meetup.
Amsterdam, Netherlands - April 3
The Dutch capital is also host to CoinFest, thanks to the long-standing efforts of Bitcoin Wednesday. Their monthly conference celebrates CoinFest with presentations every year; free attendance is granted to the needy upon request. RSVP on Meetup.
** Vancouver, Canada - April 3-7
The birthplace of CoinFest has long been an innovator under the guidance of the Bitcoin Co-op. This year will be no exception, with events spread out throughout the week of CoinFest. The highlights will be the Mass Blockchain Wedding (with a real preacher and all the trappings) and the Blockchain Gaming Expo. RSVP on EventChain.
Manchester, UK - April 4-6
Drawing hundreds of attendees, CoinFest UK is now famous worldwide thanks to the efforts of Adam Rizvi from CryptoBatesGroup. Always striving to outdo himself, the event will now be 3 days long, with all the usual workshops, presentations and parties. Learn everything you need to know on their website.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria - April 4-5
Kaybabs Consult is taking CoinFest Nigeria to the next level this year; this highly professional conference now spans 2 days of activities, including a hackathon for more adventurous attendees. Get all the details on the CoinFest Nigeria website, with special passes available for media.
Freetown, Sierra Leone - April 5
The third annual CoinFest celebration in Sierra Leone will once again return to Sensi Tech Hub. The Sierra Leone Liberty Group is utilizing T-shirts, banners and radio advertising to spread the word about cryptocurrency for economic progress. Support their efforts by following their Facebook event.
Kumasi, Ghana - April 6
Philip Agyei Asare has returned to CoinFest organizing after a long hiatus. He has rallied a team around Blockchain Foundation Africa, and their efforts to spread blockchain technology have already begun at the hapaSpace tech hub. Follow their Facebook event to learn what activities they have in store.
Gaborone, Botswana - April 6
Based out of Satoshi Centre, the Botswana Bitcoin Lady is renowned across Africa and worldwide for her efforts to spread blockchain technology. As usual, she will carry the banner of cryptocurrency deep into the South African interior with various outreach materials. Support their efforts by following the CoinFest Botswana Facebook page.
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