ETHDenver 2025 Kicks Off with 18,000 Attendees and Key Announcements
ETHDenver began with approximately 18,000 attendees, maintaining its status as the largest free Ethereum-centric event after Devcon. Key highlights include:
- ETH price around $2,300; market concerns minimally discussed.
- Opening ceremony featured performances and debates, with criticism regarding non-Ethereum sponsorship addressed by founder John Paller.
- 95%+ of sponsors and 90% of content align with Ethereum protocols.
- Professionalism increased, reflected in more substantial booth investments.
- Diverse topics covered this year, including DePIN, AI agents, regulation, privacy, and interoperability.
- Notable debate on ICOs vs. venture capital funding between Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly Capital and Matt O’Connor from Legion.
Significant launches announced:
- MetaMask introduced Bitcoin and Solana integrations, gas abstraction, UX overhaul, and a new card.
- Open Agents Alliance formed by 14 teams for global AI access.
- Uniswap launched fiat off-ramping via its wallet.
- BitLayer unveiled BitVM Bridge for inter-chain connectivity.
- Babylon and Native are developing bitcoin staker insurance solutions.
Overall, ETHDenver shows an evolving industry landscape, with varied discussions and initiatives enhancing the ecosystem.