Attendance was down AND I didn't get the coveted @IOHK_Charles selfie at this year's @NFTxLV. But here's why it doesn't bother me one bit:
The only thing better than a conversation with Charles is a conversation with friends. I met some of you for the first time, like @j_moyns, @Demosthenes555, @Joshua_Squashua, @VivalaCoinBTC, @cashpognft, and @goofy_crisp, to only name a few. I wouldn't still be here if it wasn't for the Cardano community.
Seeing @InputOutputHK and Charles show up for the NFT space was another highlight. Not only did they attend, but they also showed up financially as sponsors. They wanted this event to happen just as much as we did. Say what you will about what can be improved, but this is what supporting the community looks like.
I loved the vibe. It was professional and organized without feeling sterile and serious. It reminded me more of a great community farmers market.
Lower attendance meant that founders could have more meaningful conversations. It was less overwhelming and felt more personal. This is what makes Cardano unique in the first place and something we should lean into. NFTxLV doesn't have to be a smaller version of every other crypto conference.
I had great conversations with 25 projects in 1 day, from well-established ones like @cornucopias and @Goombles to exciting newcomers like @RFLXT, @Grabbit, and @Wayup. Massive thanks to everyone who took the time to chat.
Was the conference perfect? No. Can we do a better job of bringing people in from outside the Cardano bubble? Yes. More on that in a video later this week.
But just like last year, I left Vegas feeling re-energized and excited about our space. It reminded me that what we do creates real value for real people.
See you in 2024.
(Shoutout to @iHoldMusic for that banger of a song)
Here we come @NFTxLV 🛩
Got my @vesprwallet wallet loaded and killing time at the airport by:
- Buying more $HUNT from @DexHunterIO
- Minting @KeyboardWIC playable avatars
- Minting @NFDevils
- Minting @ApprenticesCNFT
- Testing @GrabbitNFT
(Just for my enjoyment, not financial advice)
20/20 - SUBSCRIBE
Liked the brew? RT & subscribe here: https://t.co/DBzyQehA1U
This week's Premium Brew:
- Interview with @cwpaulm
- @CardanoThor's play of the week
- 20+ upcoming projects on the NFT Radar
For Premium Brew access, join the #CT793: https://t.co/tRX4h47oZ9