"Unlike the noisy religious revival feel of Bitcoin gatherings, the vibe at Ethereum events is more akin to a tech-infused folk festival. This year's conference was subdued compared to previous ones that coincided with to-the-moon market rallies but, contrary to the image of a forsaken hellscape tweeted by digital artist Beeple, it had plenty of energy and some heavy hitters-SEC Chair Paul Atkins among them."
"This edition of Ethereum Denver also comes at a time when the blockchain is trying to show it can cut it in the world of traditional finance. While Ethereum has been integral to many blockchain trials by big banks, Wall Street has repeatedly tried to develop its own alternatives-ones with fewer ties to the traditional crypto community. And in recent months, it has been trying to do so again."
Ethereum Denver reunited developers, creators and industry figures in Colorado with a tech-folk festival atmosphere despite a quieter market. The event featured notable participants, including SEC Chair Paul Atkins, and demonstrated continued community energy. Banks and incumbents such as JPMorgan Chase and Visa are experimenting with private or permissioned ledgers like Canton to address privacy and control, while Ethereum-native solutions such as ZKsync offer privacy tools built on public infrastructure. Historical attempts by banks to build walled-garden blockchains, exemplified by R3, indicate bespoke bank ledgers have not displaced public blockchain ecosystems.
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