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Balaji Srinivasan, founder of The Network State is the gadfly investor who foresaw COVID’s impact well before mainstream pundits. At Consensus 2023, Srinivasan discusses why he believes hyperinflation may be coming to the U.S.; how his idea of a digital-first “network state” is being put into practice; and more. Moderator: Marc Hochstein.

Apr 28, 2023

Amid a broad regulatory crackdown, influential members of the U.S. Senate and House share the latest on the process of writing crypto legislation and the plausible outcomes for 2023 and beyond. The panel at Consensus 2023 includes: Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Rep. Patrick McHenry, Chairman of House Financial Services Committee. Moderator: Nikhilesh De of CoinDesk

Apr 28, 2023

A former U.S. defense contractor, whistleblower and activist weighs in on the surveillance implications of recent advancements in artificial intelligence in conversation with a cognitive scientist working to democratize AI development. The panel at Consensus 2023 includes: Edward Snowden, President of Freedom of the Press Foundation and Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET. Moderator: David Z. Morris

Apr 28, 2023

The founders of leading blockchain protocols discuss the challenges of developing in crypto winter, scaling the technology to accommodate more users and transactions, and solving real-world problems. The panel at Consensus 2023 includes: Robert Habermeier, Co-Founder of Polkadot; Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink; Emin Gün Sirer, CEO of Ava Labs; and Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder at NEAR Protocol. Moderator: Angie Lau.

Apr 28, 2023

In his first public speaking appearance as Yuga Labs' new CEO, Daniel Alegre discusses why he decided to cross over from mainstream gaming giant Activision Blizzard to Web3 and how he plans to take the creator of Bored Apes NFTs to the next level. He will also address new innovations Yuga is working on. Moderator: Rosie Perper.

Apr 28, 2023

The demise of three crypto-friendly banks, along with not-so-subtle pressure from U.S. regulators, exacerbated a longstanding problem. Ever since the early days of bitcoin, startups in the field struggled to obtain or keep basic bank accounts as traditional financial institutions feared regulatory and reputational consequences from associating with anything “crypto”-coded. Industry veterans discuss this perennial challenge and possible solutions. The panel at Consensus 2023 includes: Richard Booth, Chief Compliance Officer at Fortress Trust Company; Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, founder and CEO of BCB Group; and Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank. Moderator: Michael Casey of CoinDesk

Apr 28, 2023

At age 92, William Shatner is still seeking out innovative ways of engaging with fans. The legendary actor, along with Orange Comet CEO Dave Broome, discusses his longtime interest in crypto and how Web3 is shifting the entertainment landscape as it redefines the fan experience. Shatner also reveals his new NFT collection, Infinite Connections. Featuring an extremely detailed digital Shatner 3D avatar, the collection visually explores scientific phenomena—such as quantum physics, magnetic frequencies, and mathematical theories—along with various earthly elements, from sonic vibrations to volcanic eruptions, to the 'quiet language' of trees. They're joined by CoinDesk's Zack Seward.

Apr 27, 2023

The banking industry had a rocky start to 2023. Bank failures, rising inflation rates, and changing regulations are hitting as technology is shifting how we transact our money. Where does crypto fit in the future of traditional finance and vice versa? CoinDesk regulatory reporter Amitoj Singh sits down with Penn State law professor Tonya Evans, Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long, and other industry experts.

Apr 27, 2023

Consensus is proud to host the world premiere of "Space Junk," Toonstar’s latest community-driven animated series created by Dom Russo ("Workaholics") and starring Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite," "Blades of Glory") in a comedic look at the very real problem of garbage in space, and the unsung heroes who protect us earthlings from our own mess. Moderator: Pete Pachal.

Apr 27, 2023

Apr 27, 2023