What I saw at
@CoinfestAsia is how I see the crypto industry in a nutshell.
The industry has inevitably become more institutionalized, and the noise has faded. And if you are determined to stay in the industry and grind through the bear market, you have to show up.
This is pretty much the vibe I got from Coinfest: if you made the effort to be there, you are a survivor. And since you're a survivor, you ain't here for vacation; you are here to do business.
Credit has to go to the hosting team. They took the feedback from last year seriously and improved massively this year, notably by picking a location with a much better commute experience (almost no traffic congestion), cooler and better-covered areas (yes, I was fine with my vest on the whole time, thanks for asking), and a more compact setup where people could actually meet each other within reach.
And more importantly, one of the primary reasons I've decided to stay in the industry is that I believe we can always be professional while still having fun.
It is what we stand for. And we've shown it.
Thanks to Coinfest for inviting me back to speak for the 3rd year in a row, and for tasking me with the crucial job of being the first speaker on the first day to set the tone for the whole event. With that, I'm pretty proud to say I've never been to Bali outside of work. (Ok, maybe 80% proud and 20% sad when I say it out loud.)
Also, a big thanks to my regional team at
@BingXOfficial. I'm amazed by the support I've received on the ground, especially considering this may have been the very first time I've met many of you in person. There is always a bit of uncertainty walking into a new team and a new environment, but you made me feel like I belonged almost immediately.
If Coinfest is any indication of what lies ahead for the next cycle to come, I'm genuinely excited.
Together, we'll have much more to do in the region for many years to come, and I'm very much looking forward to building those memories with all of you.
Let's go!