Crypto Projects Shine at Crypties Awards & Web Summit

• Marek Olszewski accepted the Cryptie for Celo from presenter Dan Roberts of Decrypt Media at the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami on November 30th.
• The Crypties Awards was held at Art Basel in Miami, and included nine categories of awards. Presenters from a range of crypto projects were involved, and the event 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.
• Kathleen Breitman, Tezos co-founder, spoke at Web Summit in Lisbon about the Tezos blockchain’s use of proof-of-stake, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves.

On November 30th, the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios was held in Miami. This event, hosted at Art Basel, had nine different categories of awards, each presented by a range of crypto projects. The event 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. Marek Olszewski accepted the Cryptie for Celo from presenter Dan Roberts of Decrypt Media in the Social Impact Award category, with the other nominees being Ukraine DAO, Dream DAO, Proof of Protest, and Digital Diaspora.

Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, also spoke at Web Summit in Lisbon. She discussed the Tezos blockchain’s use of proof-of-stake, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves. Breitman was able to explain how the Tezos blockchain has been utilizing a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception. She also highlighted the potential of sharding, as well as how progressive decentralization could benefit the blockchain space. Finally, she discussed the possibilities of NFT gaming and its potential to revolutionize the gaming industry.

The Crypties Awards and Web Summit have become important events in the crypto space, providing the perfect opportunity for crypto projects to be recognized, while also providing insights into the future of the industry. The awards and the summit have given projects the chance to show their work and gain recognition within the space. At the same time, they have provided a platform for individuals to discuss and debate the latest developments in the blockchain world. These events have allowed the community to come together and discuss the potential of the technology, as well as its implications for the future.