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Jul 12, 2024 |
cryptobriefing.com | Ilya Abugov
Share this article Disclaimer. This article is an opinion piece. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Crypto Briefing. EthCC(7) was a conference of contradictions. On the one hand, the market has grown significantly year over year, and so has the conference’s brand. On the other hand, the energy on the floor felt extremely muted.
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Mar 26, 2024 |
cryptobriefing.com | Diego Lopez |Diego López |Ilya Abugov
Share this articleGDC 2024 was quieter, more reserved than usual. The industry has been suffering from over a year of massive layoffs, and you could feel the pain on the expo floor. However, as the traditional industry pulled back, web3 companies poured in, with Avalanche and Arbitrum taking center stage. After a difficult twelve months, this GDC was as much about what was missing as what was shown.
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