Upcoming Events: This Week in Crypto NYC
We're here to cut through the noise and keep you in the loop about upcoming events that you shouldn't miss.
Today: New York City Ethereum Classic Meetup 1: Discuss ETC (immutability, value, smart contracts)
Tuesday, October 23rd, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Free)
"Let's meet other ETC supporters. Laid back atmosphere. Open to everyone, developers, investors, enthusiasts, of any background."
Location: DBA, 41 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10003
Tomorrow: FOAM Party #1
Wednesday, October 24th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Free)
"FOAM is bringing geospatial data to blockchains using a Proof of Location protocol and consensus driven map of the world. Join us at the Bushwick Generator as we stake, challenge, and vote on Points of Interest (POIs) on the FOAM Map. Community members will first be doing a quick demo of the current features of the map for those who have not yet had a chance to use it. Let's also begin brainstorming community growth and development ideas. All are welcome. If you participated in the token sale, be sure to bring some gas to use the map. If you did not, come join us to learn and start getting involved. We are scheduled from 7-10pm, but come or leave whenever you would like. Hope to see you there!"
Location: 215 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Thursday: Bringing Cities on to the Blockchain
Thursday, October 25th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Free)
"The blockchain is a fast-growing technology with the intent to decentralize bureaucratic processes, create transparent transactions between multiple parties, and optimize enormous databases. The applications are endless when it comes to government and municipalities, but our goal is to bring the community together to discuss theory, implementation, and case studies of how cities may work with blockchain. Let's imagine the social, economic and environmental upgrades by ridding cities of bureaucracy and redundancies in city infrastructures such as piles of papers, giant traffic jams, documentation errors and double transactions. Join our discussion to understand which cities around the world are implementing blockchain and what can be improved, and how would this help us here in New York City."
Location: WeWork, 11 Park Place, New York, NY
Thursday: Building on Blockchain
Thursday, October 25th, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm ($12.24)
"We at Littlstar and Fueled have recently launched blockchain brands and are ready to share our expertise and knowledge with the community. ARA, Anchor, and Trace are the product of our efforts. Littlstar presents ARA - ARA’s community-driven platform and developer SDKs leverage distributed computing, blockchain, and the sharing economy to make the delivery and sale of assets quick, cost-effective, and secure. Fueled presents Anchor - Fueled is a leading product strategy agency in the app development space. We are ready to apply our knowledge of how users interact with technology to blockchain projects. Trace - Trace partnered with Fueled to create a user experience for cannabis supply chain on the blockchain. Through utilizing blockchain technology, Trace is providing consumers of cannabis with as much useful information as possible regarding the products they are purchasing and consuming as well as helping regulators solve problems of how to cheaply and effectively oversee a complicated supply chain filled with legal ramifications."
Location: 584 Broadway, #603, New York, NY, 10012
Friday: US Premiere of Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain
Friday, October 26th, showtimes 1pm - 9pm ($12)
Check out the US premiere of the film Trust Machine, coming to NYC this week: "Hacktivist and blockchain expert Lauri Love fights extradition in TRUST MACHINE—his computer skills a threat to the US government. Tech innovators strike a raw nerve as banks and network pundits rush to condemn volatile cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain technology. Award–winning filmmaker Alex Winter reveals that proponents of the blockchain—a verified digital ledger—are already using the technology to change the world; fighting income inequality, the refugee crisis and world hunger."
Location: Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street, New York, 10003
Next week: Blockchain Back to School Special, Ep 3: The Basics of Digital Currency
Tuesday, October 23rd, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Free)
"Join The Block as we get back to the basics on blockchain and cryptocurrencies! Are you tired of being inundated with blockchain buzzwords and catchphrases and feeling like you're out of the loop? Do you wish you knew and understood more about this new phenomenon, but don’t know how to get started? In Episode 3 of this deep-dive series, we will enter into the more technical aspects of bitcoin, and into the understanding of how this system is enabled and how the bitcoin network operates. Be sure to join The Block Meetup for updates."
Location: The Block @ WeWork, 11 Park Place 6th floor, New York, NY 10007
Next Month: WBF New York Blockchain Conference
Thursday, November 8 - Friday, November 9, 2018
Use code “STUShaun” for a student discount ($40, 95% off)
"The WBF (World Blockchain Forum) Blockchain Conference will be held in November in New York City. The conference aims to feature 4,000 people with the theme on Interconnection between Technology and Human Intelligence. The global blockchain industry is thriving and opening markets for funds, exchanges, public chains, media, mines. We believe the WBF will position the unique values in the industry to bridge the business opportunities between China and the U.S."
Location: New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Upcoming: Alchemist Blockchain Techstars Accelerator
Application deadline: October 28, 2018
Deadline this week!
"Techstars is launching its first blockchain-specific accelerator in partnership with Alchemist in New York City. Ten selected companies will gain access to Techstars proven 13-week mentorship-driven accelerator, where founders will have access to industry leaders who will help their companies grow rapidly... Techstars is looking for exceptional teams that are passionate about the promise that blockchain technologies can bring to the world. Notable Techstars blockchain alumni include Chainalysis, Arweave, AirFox, Loom, and Everledger."
Location: Rise New York, 43 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
Ongoing: Blockchains School for Mentors
September 2018 - May 2019
Blockchains for Schools is city-wide mentorship program that's organizing a once-a-month event in Manhattan for NYC high schoolers to learn about blockchain. They're looking for crypto and blockchain mentors and speakers who work in the industry. Sessions are 11am-12:30pm from September through May. If you're interested in volunteering, sign up using the link above.
Upcoming conferences and summits we're attending (let us know if you are too!):
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