Navigating the World of Blockchain: Expert Advice, Awards and Panels

• Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, discussed legal misconceptions in the industry at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco.
• The Crypties 2022 Awards Gala was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami.
• Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman discussed proof-of-stake and other blockchain topics at Web Summit in Lisbon, and a panel discussed raising venture money during Crypto Winter at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco.

The world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is ever-evolving and ever-changing. To stay ahead of the curve, and to ensure that companies in the space are abiding by the legal rules and regulations, it is essential to seek out the expertise of experienced professionals. Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, recently sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco to discuss legal misconceptions the industry still holds.

The Crypties 2022 Awards Gala was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami. With emcee Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“) and presenters from a range of crypto projects, statuettes were awarded in nine categories. The evening 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.

In addition, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman discussed proof-of-stake and other blockchain topics onstage at Web Summit in Lisbon. She talked about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves.

Finally, a panel at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco addressed the issue of raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss the challenges and opportunities of raising capital in the current market.

It is clear that the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is growing and evolving quickly. To ensure that companies in the space are complying with the law and keeping up with the latest trends, it is essential to seek out the expertise of experienced professionals. From legal advice to award galas and panels, the industry is full of opportunities to stay ahead of the game.

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