The Future of Money is Now... Don't Miss It

February 23, 2021

Highly disruptive technologies are combining with economic and political forces to reshape the global financial landscape – at an accelerating rate. Every week, it seems, a new corporation, hedge fund or celebrity announces an investment in bitcoin, cryptocurrencies or blockchain solutions. At the same time, governments and central banks, confronted with the economic stress of a global pandemic, are weighing whether to accommodate, suppress or co-opt these new ideas.

At Consensus by CoinDesk, taking place May 24-27, 2021, we elevate and expand the conversation around these sweeping changes with a program that engages industry insiders hungry for the latest developments and educates a new generation of crypto and blockchain enthusiasts.

Introducing the first-ever Consensus Explorations: 12 immersive content experiences focused on the most compelling industry themes and topics of the times. Each exploration will be jam-packed with keynotes, panels, micro-lessons and interactive workshops. Over the next few weeks, we'll reveal these explorations and invite you to join us this May to participate in these important dialogues.

Exploration 1

The Fourth Turning: Bitcoin in the Post-COVID Economy

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Bitcoin is now destined to play an integral role in the post-COVID, post-GameStop world. We explore the place of bitcoin, as an asset, a worldview and as a response to the extraordinary crisis-response policies emerging from our financial, technological and societal institutions.

Exploration 2

Eth 2.0, Eth "Enhancers" and Smart Money

The DeFi boom and the launch of Eth 2.0 in 2020 paved the way for breakneck innovation around decentralized financial services. We explore how value accrues across the tech stack, where the smart money is to be made and the role of "Eth-enhancing" smart contract platforms in this new, rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Exploration 3

Dimension C: Life in the Parallel Financial System

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The quixotic dream of crypto has always been personal financial freedom without reliance on traditional intermediaries. Today more than ever these technologies are offering individuals a "self-sovereign" financial future. This exploration examines the trails being blazed and the people leading the charge.

Exploration 4

China's (Blockchain) Superpower Ambitions

From its digital yuan to its Blockchain-Based Services Network (BSN) to adoption by its multinational banks, China's blockchain ambitions are grand. Are crypto and blockchain technologies set to become a flashpoint in the new multipolar world? We explore what the outside world needs to know about China's blockchain endgame.