What to Expect at Consensus 2023
If you’re unfamiliar, Consensus is a three-day conference in Austin. It’s run by CoinDesk, and it brings together major figures in crypto, finance, Web3, regulation, entertainment and more for three days. This year, it will take place April 26-28. Short of going to Austin or attending with a virtual ticket, the best way to keep up with what’s happening at the conference is to follow CoinDesk. For regular daily updates on the show, you can subscribe to the official newsletter, The Node.
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