{"id":57026,"date":"2023-09-05T06:48:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T10:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/markets\/crypto\/eth-warsaw-sparks-polands-rise-as-the-premier-eu-blockchain-hub\/"},"modified":"2023-09-05T06:48:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T10:48:24","slug":"eth-warsaw-sparks-polands-rise-as-the-premier-eu-blockchain-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/?p=57026","title":{"rendered":"ETH Warsaw Sparks Poland’s Rise as the Premier EU Blockchain Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The European Union seems to have gotten its blockchain king – Poland – judging by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the attendees of ETH Warsaw<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The conference and hackathon was held in Poland’s capital between August 31 and September 3, “organized by a passionate group of local Ethereum enthusiasts.”<\/p>\n

Per a blog post, ETHWarsaw is “a community-led, grassroots conference and hackathon organized by active members of the Web3 community working in blockchain-focused companies around the world.”<\/p>\n

It claims to be the biggest event of this type in the CEE region (the EU member states that were part of the former Eastern bloc).\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of the participants, who led a panel at a side event, was the WOO Network<\/strong>. They described the experience as “an absolute blast” and “an epic event.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Per WOO’s blog post,<\/p>\n

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“Coinciding with the inaugural Warsaw Blockchain Week, [ETH Warsaw] played a pivotal role in solidifying Poland’s position as a thriving blockchain hub within the EU.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The conference had six tracks covering a number of topics, including decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and Layers 2 (L2s), among other areas.<\/p>\n

“Overall, the event had a stronger turnout than the previous year,” the post said.<\/p>\n

The previous edition, says the website, saw more than a thousand participants and 130 hackers competing, winning $69,420 in bounties.<\/p>\n

ETH Warsaw ‘Marked a Milestone’ in Cryptoverse<\/h2>\n

The second edition saw Valspin<\/strong>, which provides hedging contracts for ETH stakers, take the first prize.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“There is guaranteed to be appetite for these products. We intend to pursue the project further,” team members Robbie Kruszynski, Caron Schaller, and Lumi said.<\/p>\n

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Another winner was Split3<\/strong>, described by its creators as “a new easy way for expense management and debt settlement, all powered by the magic of Web3 and cryptocurrencies.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The team members, Mattia Pomelli and Simone Staffa, aim to make the project mobile-friendly.<\/p>\n

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According to WOO,\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“ETH Warsaw was a hit! brought together crypto buffs \u2013 builders, founders, and educators […] It marked a milestone in the crypto realm, setting the stage for more exciting strides ahead.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, the panel titled “Onboarding new users from Trading & DevRel perspectives” focused on blockchain marketing strategies, WOO said.<\/p>\n

It highlighted a shift in hiring criteria: there is a greater focus on Web3-knowledgable individuals, rather than those with traditional backgrounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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– What is Blockchain Technology?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n