Consensus 2021 is a premier global conference dedicated to the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, organized by CoinDesk. Held virtually from May 24 to May 27, 2021, the event brought together over 10,000 professionals worldwide for an immersive experience exploring the evolution of digital assets and blockchain technology.
The conference covered a wide array of topics, including decentralized finance (DeFi), institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, regulatory and compliance issues, and the intersection of blockchain with traditional finance and commerce. Notably, the event featured discussions on privacy coins and the importance of anonymity in financial transactions, emphasizing the need for exchanges to protect user rights by requiring warrants before disclosing private information.
Consensus 2021 also introduced "Long the Metaverse," a virtual reality exhibition showcasing works from 25 crypto artists. Hosted on Mozilla's Hubs platform, this exhibition provided attendees with an interactive experience, including live-streamed interviews and roundtable discussions on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse.
The event attracted a diverse audience, including economists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technologists, making it an essential gathering for anyone interested in the current state and future of the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
Speakers(78)
Adeniyi Abiodun
Co-Founder & CPO at Mysten Labs
Adeniyi Abiodun is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Mysten Labs, focusing on blockchain infrastructure.
Alex Masmej
CEO at Showtime
Alex Masmej is the CEO of Showtime, a social network for NFTs, and known for tokenizing himself with $ALEX.
Alistair Rennie
Global Head of Innovation & Thought Leadership at Protocol Theory
Alistair Rennie is the Global Head of Innovation & Thought Leadership at Protocol Theory, specializing in translating human behavior into onchain realities.
Alotta Money
Crypto Artist
Alotta Money is a prominent NFT artist known for his satirical and surreal digital artworks.
Amy James
Co-Inventor at Open Index Protocol
Amy James is the Co-Inventor of the Open Index Protocol, focusing on decentralized and open data indexing.
Antoni Trenchev
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Nexo
Antoni Trenchev is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Nexo, a cryptocurrency lending platform.
Arsenic Lullaby
Crypto Artist
Arsenic Lullaby is an artist creating unique NFT pieces, blending traditional comic art with digital mediums.
Brendan Dawes
Crypto Artist
Brendan Dawes is a digital artist and designer creating data-driven and generative NFT artworks.
Brian P. Brooks
Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Brian P. Brooks served as the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, overseeing the federal banking system in the United States.
Bryan Brinkman
Crypto Artist
Bryan Brinkman is a digital artist and animator known for his NFT artworks and contributions to the crypto art community.
Caitlin Long
Founder & CEO at Avanti Bank & Trust
Caitlin Long is the founder and CEO of Avanti Bank & Trust, a Wyoming-based bank specializing in digital assets.
Carlos Domingo
Founder & CEO at Securitize
Carlos Domingo is the Founder and CEO of Securitize, a platform for issuing and managing digital securities.
Carole House
Director of Cybersecurity at National Security Council
Carole House serves as the Director of Cybersecurity at the National Security Council, focusing on national security implications of emerging technologies.
Cathie Wood
Founder, CEO, CIO at ARK Invest
Cathie Wood is the founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest, known for her focus on disruptive innovation.
Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao
Founder & CEO at Binance
Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as 'CZ', is the founder and CEO of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
Changpeng Zhao
Founder & CEO at Binance
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, is the founder and CEO of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
Charles Hoskinson
CEO and Founder at Input Output
Charles Hoskinson is a co-founder of Ethereum and the CEO and Founder of Input Output Group (IOG), the company behind the Cardano blockchain.
Chen Arad
COO at Solidus Labs
Chen Arad is the Chief Operating Officer of Solidus Labs, a company specializing in crypto-native risk monitoring and market surveillance.
Coldie
Crypto Artist
Coldie is a stereoscopic 3D artist and NFT pioneer, creating immersive digital artworks in the crypto space.
Colin Harper
Journalist at CoinDesk
Colin Harper is a journalist at CoinDesk, covering developments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
Craig Salm
Vice President of Legal at Grayscale Investments
Craig Salm is the Vice President of Legal at Grayscale Investments, overseeing legal and regulatory matters for the firm's digital asset products.
CryptoSpectr
Crypto Artist
CryptoSpectr is an NFT artist known for creating digital art pieces that explore various themes within the crypto community.
Cynthia Lummis
Senator at United States Senate
Cynthia Lummis is a U.S. Senator from Wyoming, known for her support of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
DankVR
Crypto Artist
DankVR is a digital artist specializing in virtual reality and NFT art, creating immersive digital experiences.
Denelle Dixon
CEO & Executive Director at Stellar Development Foundation
Denelle Dixon is the CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation, focusing on financial inclusion through blockchain technology.
Didier RA
Crypto Artist
Didier RA is a digital artist contributing to the NFT art scene with innovative and thought-provoking creations.
Dr. Lael Brainard
Governor at Federal Reserve System
Dr. Lael Brainard serves as a Governor of the Federal Reserve System, contributing to monetary policy and financial regulation.
Ekaitza
Crypto Artist
Ekaitza is an artist creating digital art pieces in the NFT ecosystem, exploring various themes and styles.
Eli Ben-Sasson
Co-Founder & President at StarkWare Industries
Eli Ben-Sasson is the Co-Founder and President of StarkWare Industries, focusing on scaling blockchain technology.
Evan Auyang
Group President at Animoca Brands
Evan Auyang is the Group President of Animoca Brands, focusing on digital assets and blockchain technology.
Franky Nines
Crypto Artist
Franky Nines is a digital artist and game developer involved in the NFT space, creating interactive and collectible artworks.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Chairman at VaynerX
Gary Vaynerchuk is the Chairman of VaynerX and CEO of VaynerMedia, known for his expertise in digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
George Boya
Crypto Artist
George Boya is a digital artist involved in the NFT art scene, creating unique pieces for the crypto art community.
Giant Swan
Crypto Artist
Giant Swan is a virtual reality artist creating immersive NFT artworks and experiences in the digital art space.
Godfrey Meyer
Crypto Artist
Godfrey Meyer is a digital artist and producer known for his contributions to the NFT and virtual reality art communities.
Harvesh Seegolam
Governor at Bank of Mauritius
Harvesh Seegolam is the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, leading the country's central banking policies and initiatives.
Helene Braun
Reporter, Finance at CoinDesk
Helene Braun is a finance reporter at CoinDesk, covering developments in the financial and cryptocurrency sectors.
Henri Arslanian
Global Crypto Leader at PwC
Henri Arslanian is the Global Crypto Leader at PwC, advising clients on crypto and blockchain strategies.
Hester M. Peirce
Commissioner at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Hester Peirce serves as a commissioner at the SEC, where she is known for her progressive stance on cryptocurrency regulation.
Jaime Leverton
CEO at ReserveOne
Jaime Leverton is the CEO of ReserveOne, leading the company's initiatives in digital asset management.
Jameson Lopp
Co-founder & CTO at Casa
Jameson Lopp is the Co-founder and CTO of Casa, a company providing secure storage solutions for Bitcoin.
John Orion Young (JOY)
Crypto Artist
John Orion Young, known as JOY, is a digital artist creating unique NFT sculptures and virtual reality experiences.
Josie
Crypto Artist
Josie is a digital artist and NFT creator, known for her works that blend traditional art with blockchain technology.
Kara Kennedy
Global Co-Head of Kinexys at JPMorgan
Kara Kennedy serves as the Global Co-Head of Kinexys at JPMorgan, focusing on blockchain and digital asset solutions.
Lawrence H. Summers
Former Treasury Secretary
Lawrence H. Summers is an American economist who served as the 71st United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1999 to 2001.
Legendary
Crypto Artist
Legendary is an NFT artist known for creating digital art pieces that explore various themes within the crypto community.
Lyn Alden Schwartzer
Founder at Lyn Alden Investment Strategy
Lyn Alden Schwartzer is the founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, providing investment research and analysis.
Marc0Matic
Crypto Artist
Marc0Matic is a digital artist and animator creating interactive NFT artworks that blend storytelling with technology.
Mark Gordon
Governor at State of Wyoming
Mark Gordon is the Governor of Wyoming, known for his support of blockchain and cryptocurrency initiatives in the state.
Marta Belcher
Board Chair at Filecoin Foundation
Marta Belcher is the Board Chair of the Filecoin Foundation and an advocate for privacy and civil liberties in the digital age.
Metageist
Crypto Artist
Metageist is an artist specializing in virtual reality and NFT art, creating immersive digital experiences.
Michael Blaugrund
Strategic Initiatives at ICE
Michael Blaugrund leads Strategic Initiatives at ICE, focusing on digital asset integration.
Michael Ciklin
COO & General Counsel at The Ether Machine
Michael Ciklin is the COO and General Counsel at The Ether Machine, specializing in legal aspects of blockchain technology.
Michael Giesen
Core ETHStaker Member at Unvetica
Michael Giesen is a core member of ETHStaker and associated with Unvetica, focusing on Ethereum staking solutions.
Michael Lau
Chairman at Consensus
Michael Lau is Chairman of Consensus, leading strategy and development for CoinDesk’s flagship Web3 conference.
Michael Mosier
Acting Director at Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
Michael Mosier is the Acting Director of FinCEN, overseeing efforts to combat financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrencies.
Michael Saylor
Chairman & CEO at MicroStrategy, Inc.
Michael Saylor is the Chairman and CEO of MicroStrategy, Inc., a business intelligence company, and a prominent advocate for Bitcoin.
Michael Sonnenshein
CEO at Grayscale Investments
Michael Sonnenshein is the CEO of Grayscale Investments, a digital currency asset management firm.
Morgan Beller
General Partner at NFX
Morgan Beller is a General Partner at NFX, a venture capital firm, and was a co-creator of Facebook's Libra project.
Nadine Chakar
Managing Director, Global Head of Digital Assets at DTCC
Nadine Chakar is the Managing Director and Global Head of Digital Assets at DTCC, overseeing digital asset initiatives.
Piyush Gupta
CEO at DBS
Piyush Gupta is the CEO of DBS Bank, leading the bank's digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
Rare Designer
Crypto Artist
Rare Designer is an artist specializing in NFT creations, contributing to the digital art movement within the cryptocurrency community.
Ray Dalio
Founder, Co-CIO and Co-Chairman at Bridgewater Associates
Ray Dalio is the founder, Co-Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Chairman of Bridgewater Associates, and author of the NYT #1 Bestseller 'Principles: Life & Work'.
Reinhard
Crypto Artist
Reinhard is a digital artist contributing to the NFT space with innovative and thought-provoking artworks.
Ryan Rugg
Global Head of Digital Assets, Treasury and Trade Solutions at Citi
Ryan Rugg is the Global Head of Digital Assets for Treasury and Trade Solutions at Citi, leading digital asset strategies.
Sabet
Crypto Artist
Sabet is a digital artist known for creating vibrant and colorful NFT artworks in the crypto art community.
Samuel Bankman-Fried
CEO at FTX
Samuel Bankman-Fried is the CEO of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, and founder of Alameda Research.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis
U.S. Senator at State of Wyoming
Senator Cynthia Lummis represents Wyoming in the U.S. Senate and is a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Skeenee
Crypto Artist
Skeenee is a digital artist known for creating non-fungible token (NFT) artworks in the crypto space.
Spaced Painter
Crypto Artist
Spaced Painter is a digital artist known for creating NFT artworks that explore cosmic and abstract themes.
Stephen Alpher
Managing Editor, Markets at CoinDesk
Stephen Alpher is the Managing Editor for Markets at CoinDesk, overseeing market analysis and reporting.
Sturec
Crypto Artist
Sturec is an artist creating digital art pieces in the NFT ecosystem, exploring various themes and styles.
Tomiwa Lasebikan
Co-founder and Head of Product at BuyCoins Africa
Tomiwa Lasebikan is the Co-founder and Head of Product at BuyCoins Africa, a cryptocurrency exchange platform.
Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli
Division Chief at International Monetary Fund
Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli is a Division Chief at the IMF, specializing in monetary and capital markets, with a focus on digital currencies.
Twisted Vacancy
Crypto Artist
Twisted Vacancy is an artist known for surreal and imaginative NFT artworks in the digital art community.
Umar Farooq
CEO at Onyx by JP Morgan
Umar Farooq is the CEO of Onyx by JP Morgan, leading the bank's blockchain initiatives.
Van
Crypto Artist
Van is an artist contributing to the NFT space with digital artworks that explore various themes and styles.
Yoni Assia
Co-Founder & CEO at eToro
Yoni Assia is the Co-Founder and CEO of eToro, a social trading and investment platform.
Event Details
- Date
- May 24-27, 2021
- 4 days
- Location
- Virtual
- Pricing
- $199
- Audience
- Economists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, technologists, and professionals interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain.
- Attendees
- Over 10,000 attendees.