Bullet Points:
• Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, discussed legal misconceptions the industry still holds at 0xpo Crossroads.
• The Crypties 2022 awards gala was held at Art Basel in Miami, hosted by Josh Ostrovsky and sponsored by multiple crypto projects.
• Kathleen Breitman and a panel of venture capitalists discussed progressive decentralization, NFT gaming, and raising venture money in a bear market at Web Summit in Lisbon and 0xpo Summit in San Francisco.
At the 0xpo Crossroads conference in San Francisco on November 3rd, Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, discussed the legal misconceptions the industry still holds and how crypto companies need to seek legal advice before launching. Rubin believes that cryptocurrency companies should be mindful of a variety of legal issues, such as anti-money laundering laws, investor protection laws, intellectual property laws, and tax laws. Rubin also noted the importance of understanding the various regulations that each jurisdiction has in place.
In December of 2022, the inaugural Crypties awards gala was held at Art Basel in Miami. Hosted by Josh Ostrovsky, known as the “The Fat Jewish”, the evening featured presenters from a range of crypto projects and 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. The Crypties celebrated the best of the best in nine categories, from the most innovative projects to the most influential people in the space.
At Web Summit in Lisbon and 0xpo Summit in San Francisco, Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, and a panel of venture capitalists talked about progressive decentralization, NFT gaming, and raising venture money in a bear market. Breitman discussed how Tezos has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception and her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding. Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock also joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson onstage to discuss the challenges of fundraising during Crypto Winter. The panelists discussed the importance of having a solid team with a solid plan, as well as having a good understanding of the markets and the asset class you’re raising for. They also highlighted the importance of having the right investors who are interested in the long-term growth of the project, and who can provide resources and expertise beyond just money.
In conclusion, the blockchain industry continues to face legal misconceptions and challenges, from understanding regulations to raising venture money in a bear market. The Crypties awards gala was held to celebrate the best of the best in the space, while Kathleen Breitman and a panel of venture capitalists discussed progressive decentralization, NFT gaming, and raising venture money in a bear market. The panelists provided valuable insights into the importance of having a solid team with a plan, as well as the right investors who can provide resources and expertise beyond just money.