ETHChicagoans,
The past month has brought about a series of unexpected surprises, including last minute ETH ETF approvals by the SEC and crypto suddenly becoming a hot button issue on the campaign trail. The mainstreaming of BTC and ETH via ETFs is a significant development for the asset class, as we now have alignment between regulators regarding the commodity status of the biggest two crypto assets. In the Ethereum community, thought leaders are now scrambling to describe ETH in a way that is palatable to Wall Street asset managers. This is a narrative game that is likely to continue evolving as public understanding of what these assets and their underlying networks enable matures.
- Digital Oil
- Internet bond
- Programmable Money
- Tokenization Platform
Others? Preferences?
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On the technical front, the Ethereum developer community continues to expand scalability solutions with the introduction of based rollups. Introduced by Ethereum Foundation Researcher Justin Drake, based rollups allow ETH mainnet block builders and proposers to sequence layer-2 transactions, thereby inheriting the liveness and decentralization of the Ethereum layer-1. Projects such as Taiko have recently launched, providing based rollup solutions to developers. We will be exploring this subject more in-depth soon.
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The Future of Onchain Finance: An Interview with Getty Hill
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The Future of Onchain Finance: An Interview with Getty Hill
Is crypto the future? Always has been. In the latest ETHChicago podcast episode, I catch up with a pioneer in the DeFi space: Getty Hill, co-founder of GFX Labs. Getty's journey from aerospace engineering to crypto is a testament to innovation and adaptability. Join us as we explore the following topics and more:
the challenges and triumphs of building a crypto company in Chicago
the future of DeFi
how GFX Labs is making onchain financial tools more accessible
Upcoming Events
ETHChicago is proud to partner with CryptoRNC (X: @crypto_rnc) and CryptoDNC (X: @crypto_dnc), bringing impactful policy and education programming to this summer's party conventions. Join us as we bridge the gap between crypto and politics!
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Cyberjam’s Creator Spotlight: Cabaret Onchain
Last month, Cabaret Onchain dazzled audiences with its innovative blend of art and technology. Authored by JP Miller, this retrospective highlights the groundbreaking production featuring talents like Vessy Mink, Tiffany Leard + Co, Ann Marie Alanes, and producer Megan “Trogs” Troglio. Held at Davenport’s Piano Bar, the event celebrated the dynamic women of Chicago’s web3 scene. Dive into the behind-the-scenes stories and creative processes that made this unique event possible:
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