This episode features Tiffany Madison discussing the mission and growth of Coin Congress, a major convention aimed at fostering community and innovation within the cryptocurrency space.
Summary:
Tiffany explains that Coin Congress’s primary goal is not simply to host speeches, but to combine various "ecosystems of disruption"—including disruptive technology, general crypto, and blockchain innovation—into one engaging, community-based environment. She highlighted the rapid growth of the community, noting the attendance of individuals from unexpected fields like 3D printing and robotics, demonstrating the expanding scope of interest in the space.
Looking ahead, the organizers are planning to scale the event, seriously considering Amsterdam in February 2016, to bring together a larger European audience. The conversation also touched upon the economics of the cannabis industry, citing a $30 billion market that lacks banking partners. This discussion emphasized analyzing the financial and business logic behind emerging industries, rather than focusing on stigma.
Extracted Information:
1) Main Topics Discussed:
* The purpose of Coin Congress: Combining diverse "ecosystems of disruption" (tech, crypto, blockchain) through networking.
* The growth and expansion of the crypto community, attracting participants from non-traditional fields (e.g., 3D printing, robotics).
* Future plans for the convention, targeting Amsterdam in 2016.
* The economic potential of the cannabis industry ($30 billion) and its financial infrastructure challenges.
2) Key Quotes:
* "I actually want to try to combine the ecosystems of disruption together."
* "It's not just speeches at Coin Congress, it's networking and more."
* "We're really seriously considering Amsterdam 2016."
3) People Mentioned:
* Tiffany Madison
* Marshall (the speaker on cannabis economics)
4) Bitcoin Price:
* Not mentioned.