Go behind the scenes at Bitcoin Conferences all over the world with everyone's favorite guest Mike Dupree. Today's show features Sasha Kolesova from Changelly.
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1. Narrative Summary
This podcast episode, recorded at BTC Barcelona, features a conversation between Mike Dupree and Sasha Kolesova from Changelly. The discussion centers around Sasha's extensive experience attending cryptocurrency and blockchain events. She recounts her journey, starting with her first Bitcoin conference in Dallas in 2018, describing the initial feeling of being overwhelmed but welcomed by the friendly community. She shares a particularly memorable experience from Consensus 2018, where the event organizers gave away two Aston Martin cars at a boat party. The conversation then shifts to upcoming events, with Sasha mentioning her team's attendance at IGB Life in Amsterdam and reflecting positively on the after-party at a rooftop terrace in Barcelona. The interview concludes with a hopeful outlook for the future of Bitcoin and Sasha's anticipated return to BTC Barcelona.
2. Main Topics Discussed
- Sasha's Event Attendance History: The number of events attended (around 11-12), her first Bitcoin conference experience, and the evolution of the cryptocurrency event scene.
- Community Atmosphere: The generally welcoming and friendly nature of blockchain and Bitcoin conferences.
- Memorable Experiences: A highlight being the Consensus 2018 boat party where Aston Martin cars were given away.
- Upcoming Events: Changelly's team attending IGB Life in Amsterdam.
- Barcelona Conference Experience: Positive impressions of the BTC Barcelona event and its after-party.
- Future Outlook: Anticipation for the continued existence of Bitcoin and Sasha's return to BTC Barcelona.
3. Key Quotes
- "It was very Texas issue...a lot of companies were there. It was just my first conference and I didn't really understand the whole, you know, perspective of what was going on around me." - Sasha describing her first Bitcoin conference.
- "They were given away, I think, yeah, two Aston Martin's. So everybody attended the party was able to, you know, they would just all had a chance to just have it." - Sasha recalling the memorable Consensus 2018 boat party.
- "So far, the whole experience was really incredible." - Sasha on her experience at BTC Barcelona.
- "And I'm sure it was still around. And I'll be there." - Sasha on her anticipated return to BTC Barcelona.
4. People Mentioned
- Mike Dupree: Host of the podcast.
- Sasha Kolesova: Guest, representing Changelly.
- Jack: (Likely referring to Jack Dorsey or someone associated with Block/Square) - Mentioned in connection with the Consensus 2018 boat party.
5. Bitcoin Price
The Bitcoin price was not mentioned in the transcript.