Where the cool ideas are brewing, where the Ethereum community gathers, where the blockchain vibe is at its peak—you can bet txFusion will be right there, soaking it all in!
Our recent adventure took us to Istanbul, where we visited two of the most exciting events in the Ethereum space: Devconnect and ETHGlobal.
The events were held from 13-19. November, so we’ve packed our bags (mostly with txFusion and txSync merch..) and went on the road!
In this blog post, we'll take you through some of the highlights from our trip! Without further ado, let's go!
Without a doubt, all the panels, talks and conferences left the biggest impression on us! The first on the agenda was Devconnect, a week-long gathering of independent Ethereum events, organized to learn, share, and make progress together!
Of course we went to all zkSync events, where we had the chance to learn more about simplifying development, listened to technical discussion on circuit security and anatomy by Porter Adams, and had the best shopping experience on zkBazaar, where we witnessed the true power of Account Abstraction, thanks to zkSync and Clave!
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We even went on a surprise fireside chat with the zkSync team, alongside Alex Gluchowski, where we talked about the proof system Boojum, the biggest security audit Code4rena, and ZK Stack!
LidoConnect, organized by Lido, was a must see, and it was filled with amazing panels and talks! We listened to Vasiliy Shapovalov talk about potential upcoming changes to Ethereum staking, and joined a panel with the topic on what makes for better money - $ETH or LSTs!
We can’t forget the epic L2Days Event, and one of the most memorable panels we attended: “Road to Rollup Decentralization”. The panel was really inspiring and it led to one final conclusion:
We all work towards one common goal, and that is scaling Ethereum!
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Another big highlight was attending ETHGlobal and listening to Vitalik Buterin talk about the concept of censorship!
Our team members also joined the weekend hackathon, where we hacked and worked for 36 hours!
These are just a few highlights from the events we attended! We learned so much from the experts and innovators in the Ethereum space, and we also had the chance to chat, swap stories, opinions, and connect with fellow blockchain enthusiasts, as well as make some new friends!
Can't deny it – these events are always our favorite!
Visiting Istanbul wasn't just a chance to attend conferences; it was a unique team-building experience that holds special value for us, as a remote company! Beyond the conference walls, we had the chance to talk, eat, explore and hang out, and we cherished every moment!
And you can bet while we were having fun, we were also working hard! (as always) 😎
While we enjoyed all the panels and talks organized by events, we also made sure to enjoy the best of what this city has to offer—its delicious food and its stunning sights.
We explored the city, from the historic Grand Bazaar, to crossing the Bosphorus and visiting the Asian side of Istanbul, where we experienced a whole different vibe and culture!
And when it came to food, from the crispy and sweet baklava to the juicy and spicy kebabs, each dish was amazing! These weren't just meals; they were moments of "Oh wow, you have to try this!" and "What's in that? Let's find out!”
Sightseeing in Istanbul was just a reminder that even when we’re busy with work, we can always find time to appreciate the excitement of a new place!
As we wrap up our adventure in Istanbul, the txFusion crew is coming home with a suitcase full of experiences and memories (and merch)! From deep-diving into Ethereum talks to exploring the streets of Istanbul, we enjoyed every moment, and we can’t wait to be back!
P.S. If you want to take a look at our highlights from Istanbul, instead of just reading about it, check out our video recap here!
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* This article is also published on txFusion Medium channel.
