description = """
Future State: Navigating Real-World Challenges through Blockchain
As the crypto community braces for the next bull run, we often see a surge of get-rich-quick schemes. Future State is dedicated to addressing genuine issues that the blockchain community can tackle today.
Why this Matters? This is a pragmatic approach Emerging societies are often the quickest to adopt innovations, as seen with the rapid uptake of crypto in Ukraine, Turkey, and Nigeria. Blockchain technology—with programmable economies, zk proofs, DAOs, and more—has the potential to leapfrog the development of communities, nations, and entire regions, accelerating mass adoption.
Why Berlin? Berlin, a city that has long been divided between past and future, is the perfect place to leap into the future. Here, we focus on solving real human problems, not just building castles in the air.
Event Structure:
Presentations from Experts: We invite thought leaders and practitioners to share their insights on how blockchain can address real-world challenges. Submit your proposal to speak at the event.
World Cafe for Problem-Solving: Participants will gather in small groups to discuss specific real-world challenges that blockchain can address.
Examples of potential topics include: The impact of Georgia's new law on foreign agents The challenges faced by the 500,000 Belarusians in Europe who are at risk of losing their passports Propose your own topic in your participation application.
Join us to explore a sci-fi version of the future, through the lens of new governance models and libertarian concepts inspired by "The Network State" by Balaji Srinivasan. Let's navigate real-world challenges with practical blockchain solutions.
"""
the name of your event
name = "Future State"
shortest possible name (without year)
shortname = "Future State"
type of the event
available types (you can choose more):
* meetup
* conference
* hackathon
* expo
* party
* other
types = ["meetup"]
status of the event
available types:
* idea
* planning
* published
status = "planning"
the name of the group organizing the event
org = "Future State"
the github handle of the directly responsible individual for this event
(this person will coordinate with #bbw24 organizers)
dri = "promensvitla"
A point of contact (responsible person)
poc = "Ray Svitla"
the start date of the event
date = "2024-05-25"
how many days the event lasts (1 - N)
days = 1
the event times (shows up in the event card)
times = "16:00-20:00"
Link to venues from the Places table - use this OR enter venueName, venueUrl and venueAddress
venues = ["gabriel-loci"]
the event venue name
venueName = "Berlin, TBA"
link to the venue on open-street maps
venueUrl = "https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/ui/search.html?q=Berlin%2C+Berlin"
the event venue address
venueAddress = "Berlin, TBA"
the languages in which the event will take place (you can choose more)
languages = ["english"]
the max number of attendees of the event
attendees = 100
blockchains that the event deals with
if it is an interchain event, then leave blank
chains = []
tags for the event, will show up as labels.
pick 1-4
tags = ["NetworkState", "realworldissues", "innovation"]
A logo attachment
logo = "logo.png"
a description of the event.
description = """ Future State: Navigating Real-World Challenges through Blockchain
As the crypto community braces for the next bull run, we often see a surge of get-rich-quick schemes. Future State is dedicated to addressing genuine issues that the blockchain community can tackle today.
Why this Matters? This is a pragmatic approach Emerging societies are often the quickest to adopt innovations, as seen with the rapid uptake of crypto in Ukraine, Turkey, and Nigeria. Blockchain technology—with programmable economies, zk proofs, DAOs, and more—has the potential to leapfrog the development of communities, nations, and entire regions, accelerating mass adoption.
Why Berlin? Berlin, a city that has long been divided between past and future, is the perfect place to leap into the future. Here, we focus on solving real human problems, not just building castles in the air.
Event Structure:
Presentations from Experts: We invite thought leaders and practitioners to share their insights on how blockchain can address real-world challenges. Submit your proposal to speak at the event.
World Cafe for Problem-Solving: Participants will gather in small groups to discuss specific real-world challenges that blockchain can address.
Examples of potential topics include: The impact of Georgia's new law on foreign agents The challenges faced by the 500,000 Belarusians in Europe who are at risk of losing their passports Propose your own topic in your participation application.
Join us to explore a sci-fi version of the future, through the lens of new governance models and libertarian concepts inspired by "The Network State" by Balaji Srinivasan. Let's navigate real-world challenges with practical blockchain solutions. """
[cfp]
link to call for particioation
link = "https://lu.ma/FutureState_Berlin"
[registration]
type of registration
Possible values:
* tickets
* invites
* signup
type = "signup"
price of the ticket
price = "Approval Required"
link to the registration or ticket purchase page
link = "https://lu.ma/FutureState_Berlin"
custom action button label
button = "Request to Join"
status of registrations
Possible values:
* available
* sold-out
* closed
status = "approval required"
[links]
the website of the event
make sure to have all the relevant information: dates, venue, program, ticketing (if any), etc.
web = "https://futurestate.wiki/en/events"
twitter account
twitter = "https://twitter.com/futurestate_tv"
public matrix channel
matrix = "https://matrix.to/#/!example:example.org"
public telegram group
telegram = "https://t.me/futurestate_hall"
discord
discord = "https://discord.com/invite/AsDf1337"