Sixteen years ago, a single line of text changed everything:"The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks."
This was Bitcoin's genesis block—a bold challenge to the status quo and the start of a monetary revolution. With its fixed supply of 21 million coins, Bitcoin became a symbol of scarcity in a world drowning in money printing.
Today, Bitcoin has surpassed $100K—a milestone once thought impossible—and Bitcoin ETFs are now rivaling gold ETFs, cementing crypto's place in the global financial system.
At Consensus, the crypto community gathers to reflect on progress, confront challenges and connect with the builders shaping the next 16 years of crypto and beyond. It's where we measure how far we've come—and chart the path forward.
To mark Bitcoin's 16th anniversary, we're offering a 21% discount on passes for Consensus Hong Kong and Toronto. Use code BITCOIN at checkout before January 6 at 10 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. HKT to save.
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