• Featuring seven matchups over two days, DevConflict will facilitate discussions on some of the industry’s biggest questions and divides.

LONDON, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gnosis, the architects of the fully EVM-compatible Layer-1 Gnosis Chain, today announces the launch of DevConflict, a credibly neutral forum ahead of Devcon aimed at finding a resolution to the biggest divides and questions in Web3. Taking place from the 9th to the 10th of November in Bangkok, DevConflict will be hosted at the Siam Society Under Royal Patronage, a short walk from the main Devcon venue, the National Convention Centre.

Martin Köppelmann co-founder of Gnosis said: “Devconflict stands as the premier arena for Ethereum’s most crucial discussions. Whether it’s shaping the future of staking, solving blockspace scalability, or strategizing the onboarding of the next billion users, we offer a neutral platform for the community to address these core challenges directly. We’re proud to host Ethereum’s leading minds as they drive these essential conversations, and look forward to fostering dynamic debates that will help chart our collective path forward.”

Featuring seven matchups, DevConflict brings together industry heavyweights in an environment where speakers and attendees engage in in-depth discussions on critical topics. Bucking a trend of pay-to-present conferences, DevConflict is designed to bring speakers outside of their comfort zone and share real substance.

Each 60 minute debate (listed below) covers a core question in the Ethereumverse and will feature candid Q&As. Additionally, by voting on which contender wins the debate, audience members directly contribute to the shaping of the industry’s future:

• Gnosis: L1 vs L2 – Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum Foundation) and Martin Köppelmann (Gnosis) 
  • Layer 1 vs Layer 2: Evaluating Gnosis Chain’s Potential Network Evolution
  • Moderated by Bartek Kiepuszewski (L2BEAT)
• Vanilla Staking vs Liquid Staking – Nixo (EthStaker) and Dmitry Gusakov (Lido) 
  • Two faces of staking: Vanilla and Liquid Approaches
  • Moderated by Brian Crain (Chorus One)
• Protocol Ossification vs Agility – Odysseus (Phylax Systems) and Toghrul Maharramov (Scroll) 
  • Immutable Foundations vs. Adaptive Evolution: The Future of Blockchain Protocols
  • Moderated by Sebastian Bürgel (Gnosis)
• Onboard the Next 1B vs the Next 1M – Remco Bloemen (Worldcoin) and Vadim Koleoshkin (Zerion) 
  • Onboarding the next 1 billion, or onboarding the next 1 million? Should Blockchain Compromise Ideals for Mass Adoption?
  • Moderated by Kartik Talwarn (ETH Global)
• Local Apps vs Cloud Service – Andreas Tsamados (Fileverse) and Michelle Mosh (Protocol Labs) 
  • Control or Convenience: The Clash Between Local Apps and Cloud Services in the Future of Blockchain
  • Moderated by Lefteris Karapetsas (Rotki)
• Larger Blockspace vs Low-Spec Device Compatibility – Nick Dodson (Fuel Labs) and Toni Wahrstätter (Ethereum Foundation) 
  • Ethereum’s Crossroads: Maximize Capacity or Prioritize Participation?
  • Moderated by Pol Lanski (DappNode)
• Should MEV be Tackled at the Application Layer or Protocol Level? – Felix Leupold (CoW Swap) and Tomasz Stanczak (Nethermind) 
  • MEV Mitigation: Protocol-Level Solutions vs. Application-Layer Approaches
  • Moderated by GregTheGreek.eth (Chainsafe)

Beyond voting on the outcome of key debates, Devconflict launches together with a predictions market focused key questions to be discussed at the event. Hosted on Presagio, attendees can take stake on questions including “Will more than 50% of Ethereum transactions be processed on Layer 2 solutions by the end of 2026?” and “Will a major blockchain protocol (Bitcoin, Ethereum, or others in the top 5 by market cap per DefiLlama) announce a permanent freeze on feature upgrades by 2026?”

DevConflict comes on the back of the successful run of Gnosis’ annual flagship event, DappCon in May 2024 which gathered over 900 builders to discuss the latest trends in the Ethereum ecosystem.

General tickets for DevConflict are available and can be purchased here.

About Gnosis

Gnosis is building open applications and infrastructure for the new economy. The Gnosis ecosystem is underpinned by Gnosis Chain, a secure, resilient, and decentralized blockchain that extends Ethereum with lower transaction costs. Gnosis Studios is a product incubator focused on payments, identity, and internet freedom, while GnosisVC is an early-stage investor in projects focused on decentralized infrastructure, real-world assets, and financial rails.

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• The foundation will harness the expertise of former Cointelegraph Editor-in-Chief, Kristina Corner as the new Global Head of Strategy and Partnerships.
• The appointment will shape Exponential Science’s strategic vision, enabling the convergence of emerging technologies and driving interdisciplinary research and partnerships.

LONDON, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Following October’s successful 10th annual Peer-to-Peer Financial Systems Workshop in Dubai, where the launch of independent foundation Exponential Science was announced, founders Dr. Paolo Tasca and Professor Nikhil Vadgama have bolstered their team with the hiring of former Cointelegraph editor-in-chief, Kristina Cornèr. Kristina will lead the Partnerships and Strategy arm of the foundation, bringing deep expertise in securing new resources and forging impactful partnerships.

Exponential Science was established to address the growing interdependencies among emerging digital technologies and deep tech. It focuses on harnessing the synergy between blockchain and other cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, AR/VR, and other deep-tech innovations. Scientists have long driven many of humanity’s greatest achievements and translating this academic expertise into actionable insights for businesses and regulators is crucial. To assist with this, Exponential Science has brought on Kristina whose mission is to communicate the foundation’s work effectively across industries and sectors, ensuring its impact reaches both practical and policy applications.

Kristina joins Exponential Science after seven years at leading blockchain publication Cointelegraph. With her extensive knowledge of the digital assets landscape and blockchain, Kristina is expertly placed to help the foundation broaden its connections and expand its research to new audiences in a digestible and engaging way. Kristina is also an accomplished sustainability leader, serving as an ambassador for the Climate Chain Coalition, an international, multi-stakeholder organisation focused on advancing blockchain and digital technologies to support climate action and sustainability. She is also a founding advisory member of 100Women@Davos, which has helped to build a community of female CEOs, leaders, and change-makers dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

“Exponential Science is uniquely positioned to unite businesses, regulators, and academics to tackle global challenges using the potential of blockchain, AI, and deep tech. I am thrilled to be able to explore powerful narratives within the scientific community and amplify their voices to key players shaping the future of technology. I am committed to advancing impactful ideas and fostering collaboration across industries, communities, and borders,” says Kristina Cornèr.

“Exponential Science’s mission is clear – we want to advance research, innovation, and education of emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, quantum computing and much more. We want to facilitate the safe and empowering adoption of these technologies so that society can thrive and solve real-world problems. Kristina will play a critical role in growing our partnerships and fine-tuning our strategy so that we can make a real difference in the emerging technology space. We are in an exciting growth stage at the foundation and we look forward to bolstering our team of experts further in the coming months,” says Dr. Tasca.

This month, Exponential Science released its first study, which aimed to quantify the environmental effectiveness of Bitcoin mining bans by estimating the resultant carbon emissions from displaced mining operations. Part of the study examined the effect of Bitcoin mining bans in low-emission countries and found it could result in a significant net increase in global carbon emissions due to redirecting mining activities to regions with higher carbon intensities. For example, a ban in Canada could lead to an increase of almost 6%, or 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

About the Exponential Science Foundation (ESF)

The Exponential Science Foundation (ESF) is a Hedera-funded independent foundation driven to advance research, education, and innovation across emerging digital technologies/deep tech. With a mission to explore the convergence of blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and other transformative technologies, ESF aims to drive interdisciplinary collaboration and deliver impactful solutions to challenges faced by society. ESF is committed to fostering sustainable, transparent, and innovative developments that will shape a more advanced and interconnected future. For more information go to: www.exp.science.

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BRUSSELS, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

European Union key facts:

• With only eight significant merger investigations concluded thus far in 2024, the EC continues to fall behind the average for the first nine months of the year.
• Phase I remedy cases are slowly becoming a thing of the past, representing only one percent of all Phase I cases.
• The proportion of deals abandoned is rising in the EU, reaching 25 percent of total significant merger investigations for the first time since 2011.
• The average duration of both Phase I with remedies and Phase II cases remains high, despite signs of improvement for Phase II cases.
• The rejection of the EC’s approach to Article 22 by the ECJ heralds a new era of uncertainty for merging parties, with the EC counting on Member States using their call-in powers to enable referrals. 

Read the full report here.

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