Known as the world's largest Bitcoin event, the Bitcoin 2023 conference is held in Miami this year as well. Some US politicians also took part in the conference, which started on Thursday and will continue today. In addition, prominent company announcements increased hopes for the future of the industry. The highlights and conversations in Bitcoin 2023 were as follows:
The number of participants decreased due to the bear marketKnown as the world's largest Bitcoin event, the Bitcoin 2023 conference is held in Miami this year as well. Some US politicians also took part in the conference, which started on Thursday and will continue today. In addition, prominent company announcements increased hopes for the future of the industry. The highlights and conversations in Bitcoin 2023 were as follows:
The number of participants decreased due to the bear market
At the Bitcoin 2023 event, a significant decrease was observed in the number of participants compared to previous years. Dedicated entirely to Bitcoin, the conference attracted nearly 35,000 people last year, which featured speakers like NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and tennis legend Serena Williams, according to the event's website. Organizers stated that they expect 15,000 participants this year.
On the other hand, the conference features unique activations, participant experiences, politicians, business leaders and an agenda where the world's most influential people share their views on this technological and cultural revolution.
This year's event featured names such as US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US Senator Cynthia Lummis, and Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy, the company with the largest Bitcoin reserves.
Who said what at the Bitcoin 2023 conference?
US Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis had a conversation with Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of the Digital Chamber of Commerce, during the Bitcoin 2023 event.
Topics of discussion were the importance of Bitcoin for U.S. national and energy security, and the upcoming legislation surrounding cryptocurrencies, blockchain-related technologies.
“Bitcoin is so aligned with American values that we need to make sure it is protected, nurtured and allowed to thrive in the US,” Lummis said. she said.
The Senator described the regulation of Bitcoin and related technologies as a matter of national security. Lummis stated that the US government has been irresponsible about debt and has positioned Bitcoin as a decentralized safety net for citizens.
US presidential candidate defends Bitcoin
US Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As a presidential candidate at the Bitcoin 2023 conference, he made his public appearance for the first time and shared his own experiences with Bitcoin. The presidential candidate warned of how technology is enabling government totalitarianism around the world, and how he will protect the rights of Bitcoin users if elected president.
Outlining his vision to support Bitcoin and freedom in the US, Kennedy Jr. “Everyone is very passionate about Bitcoin, not just because it is a currency, but because it is an exercise in democracy.” used the phrases.
Kennedy also said, “As President, I will make sure that your right to hold and use Bitcoin is inviolable. I am a lifelong advocate of civil liberties, and Bitcoin is both an exercise and a guarantee of those freedoms.” said.
Also, Robert Kennedy Jr will be the first US presidential candidate in history to accept donations in Bitcoin for his campaign.
“I hope Indonesia will become a Bitcoin paradise in the future”
Indonesia's West Java Province Governor Ridwan Kamil and JAN3 CEO Samson Mow explained in a panel titled "Indonesian Bitcoin Mining Campaign" that the Indonesian government is exploring various ways Bitcoin can benefit its people in the country.
Overall, the speech showed that Governor Kamil is cautiously optimistic and sees Bitcoin as a potential game changer for his country's economy and people's livelihoods.
Kamil says he wants Bitcoin mining to flourish in his country, saying, “Bitcoin mining helps create affordable energy.” used the phrases.
Stating that they are preparing an exchange for Bitcoin in Indonesia, the governor said, “The new generation is buying Bitcoin as a reserve. I hope Indonesia will be a Bitcoin paradise in the future.” he said.
Support for Ordinals from Michael Saylor
An important step towards broad institutional adoption of Bitcoin has been taken in Mexico recently, with leading internet service provider Total Play integrating Bitcoin Lightning payments. This development comes just after MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor announced his plans to use the Bitcoin Lightning Network in the corporate sector.
“We are diverting our cash flow to Bitcoin and now we are focusing on using Bitcoin, Lightning and other applications to grow our cash flow and buy more Bitcoins,” said Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy. he said.
At the Bitcoin 2023 event, a significant decrease was observed in the number of participants compared to previous years. Dedicated entirely to Bitcoin, the conference attracted nearly 35,000 people last year, which featured speakers like NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and tennis legend Serena Williams, according to the event's website. Organizers stated that they expect 15,000 participants this year.
On the other hand, the conference features unique activations, participant experiences, politicians, business leaders and an agenda where the world's most influential people share their views on this technological and cultural revolution.
This year's event featured names such as US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US Senator Cynthia Lummis, and Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy, the company with the largest Bitcoin reserves.
Who said what at the Bitcoin 2023 conference?
US Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis had a conversation with Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of the Digital Chamber of Commerce, during the Bitcoin 2023 event.
Topics of discussion were the importance of Bitcoin for U.S. national and energy security, and the upcoming legislation surrounding cryptocurrencies, blockchain-related technologies.
“Bitcoin is so aligned with American values that we need to make sure it is protected, nurtured and allowed to thrive in the US,” Lummis said. she said.
The Senator described the regulation of Bitcoin and related technologies as a matter of national security. Lummis stated that the US government has been irresponsible about debt and has positioned Bitcoin as a decentralized safety net for citizens.
US presidential candidate defends Bitcoin
US Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As a presidential candidate at the Bitcoin 2023 conference, he made his public appearance for the first time and shared his own experiences with Bitcoin. The presidential candidate warned of how technology is enabling government totalitarianism around the world, and how he will protect the rights of Bitcoin users if elected president.
Outlining his vision to support Bitcoin and freedom in the US, Kennedy Jr. “Everyone is very passionate about Bitcoin, not just because it is a currency, but because it is an exercise in democracy.” used the phrases.
Kennedy also said, “As President, I will make sure that your right to hold and use Bitcoin is inviolable. I am a lifelong advocate of civil liberties, and Bitcoin is both an exercise and a guarantee of those freedoms.” said.
Also, Robert Kennedy Jr will be the first US presidential candidate in history to accept donations in Bitcoin for his campaign.
“I hope Indonesia will become a Bitcoin paradise in the future”
Indonesia's West Java Province Governor Ridwan Kamil and JAN3 CEO Samson Mow explained in a panel titled "Indonesian Bitcoin Mining Campaign" that the Indonesian government is exploring various ways Bitcoin can benefit its people in the country.
Overall, the speech showed that Governor Kamil is cautiously optimistic and sees Bitcoin as a potential game changer for his country's economy and people's livelihoods.
Kamil says he wants Bitcoin mining to flourish in his country, saying, “Bitcoin mining helps create affordable energy.” used the phrases.
Stating that they are preparing an exchange for Bitcoin in Indonesia, the governor said, “The new generation is buying Bitcoin as a reserve. I hope Indonesia will be a Bitcoin paradise in the future.” he said.
Support for Ordinals from Michael Saylor
An important step towards broad institutional adoption of Bitcoin has been taken in Mexico recently, with leading internet service provider Total Play integrating Bitcoin Lightning payments. This development comes just after MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor announced his plans to use the Bitcoin Lightning Network in the corporate sector.
“We are diverting our cash flow to Bitcoin and now we are focusing on using Bitcoin, Lightning and other applications to grow our cash flow and buy more Bitcoins,” said Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy. he said.
Saylor expressed the company's interest in the Ordinals protocol and its potential to foster software innovation within the Bitcoin community. Saylor said the discussions about Ordinals are important because “Bitcoin miners need to be successful in the long run.” He added that the development of applications that build on Bitcoin's functionality could also support its general adoption among firms and governments.
Company announcements that marked Bitcoin 2023
At the conference, some companies announced that they have formed partnerships to integrate Bitcoin Lightning payments. Highlights from the company announcements were as follows:
As every year, Strike CEO Jack Mallers was on the stage this year. Mallers announced that Bitcoin payment app Strike is now available in 65 more countries.
Mempool.space has developed a Bitcoin transaction acceleration service and announced that the service will be available by the end of this year.
Digital asset exchange IBEX Mercado has announced a partnership with Grupo Salinas, Mexico's 3rd largest conglomerate, to accept Lightning payments. The partnership began when Total Play, one of Mexico's largest internet providers, partnered with IBEX to integrate Bitcoin Lightning payments.
Mining device manufacturer MicroBT introduced the latest product of the WhatsMiner M50 series at Bitcoin 2023. The M50S++, M53S++ and M56S++ have impressive stats that maximize efficiency while also increasing potential environmental benefits.
Mining company Marathon announced that it has invested $1 million in Bitcoin development in collaboration with Brink.
Cash App, Lightning Labs and Lightspark executives discussed rolling out Bitcoin payments to the world.
David Marcus, the former chairman of PayPal, reiterated his enthusiasm for blockchain technology, stating that he will spend the rest of his life building on Bitcoin, specifically the Lightning Network.
