ETH Denver is the largest cryptocurrency conference I’ve ever attended. I’ve previously been to an ETH conference in Berkeley and events like Blockchain at Berkeley and ETH SD, but Colorado really pulls out all the stops for ETH Denver. This conference has it all. Many people go for the party atmosphere, which can be fun, but while some are celebrating, coders are #BUIDLing. For those unfamiliar, “BUIDLing” means coding on the blockchain and creating something tangible.
ETH Denver tickets are hundreds of dollars unless you join their SporkDAO. As a DAO member, you’re essentially attending an annual board meeting at the conference. After the conference, you’ll receive SporkDAO tokens, which you can stake.
ETH Denver also offers a week-long “Camp BUIDL” for anyone interested in blockchain development. Whether you’re a developer, artist, or designer, the camp has different tracks to guide your learning. You won’t master everything, but the training is top-tier. Anyone can apply for Camp BUIDL, which runs the week before the conference. To graduate from Camp BUIDL, you must submit an entry in the BUIDLathon (hackathon) held during the conference. In 2023 they awarded $698,192 in bounties.. I didn’t realize this when I joined, but fortunately, I love hackathons! I even earned a POAP for graduating Camp Buidl.
The River North Art District "RiNo" District is a fantastic part of Denver. I lived in Fort Collins, Colorado, for many years, and RiNo wasn’t around then. It has really elevated Denver’s vibe, making the city feel more grown-up. With incredible eateries, breweries, and beautiful murals everywhere, I had to snap a few pictures. The location will change eventually, Denver is the perfect city for this event.
A word about Winter in Colorado... it is REAL!!!
This convention happens about the same time each year, right before my birthday! If you don't know Colorado then take me serious when I say "Be prepared to freeze and rejoice if it feels like spring!". End of February thru the beginning of March can bring over a foot of snow or shorts weather. You never know until you are there, but the nights Will Be Cold.
Now living in San Diego, I’ll be flying to Denver International Airport and staying near the conference. Book your hotel early, as things fill up quickly, especially with crypto markets like BTC hitting new highs! HODL!
ETH Denver is accessbile by Web3 (Metaverse), Web2 (video/streaming/podcasting), or in-person "networking" and collecting swag. Hopefully I will see you there.
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