The ETC Cooperative and Litecoin Foundation have joined forces to bring the first
‘Proof-of-Work Summit’ to life in Prague, Czech Republic, from 25-27th September 2023.
It seemed fitting that the first Proof-of-Work (POW) Summit be hosted in Prague – birthplace
of the world’s first Bitcoin mining pool, hardware wallet and Bitcoin café. A city with a rich
history and affinity for proof-of-work cryptocurrencies.
The POW Summit aims to reinvigorate and encapsulate the spirit and ethos of cypherpunks
– the instigators of the blockchain revolution. Through this lens, the Summit is bringing
together the world’s top innovators, thought-leaders and decision-makers, on subjects like
‘advancements in mining’ to ‘changes in public policy’, and everything in between. Speakers
include:
Phil Zimmermann – Creator of PGP – Pretty Good Protection
Riccardo Spagni – Creator of Monero
Charlie Shrem – Bitcoin Pioneer
Charlie Lee – Creator of Litecoin
Jameson Lopp – Professional Cypherpunk
Caitlin Long – former Wall St veteran turned Founder and CEO of Custodia Bank
Also participating in the stacked two-day program will be community members from all of
the major proof-of-work chains and their respective mining communities, providing Summit
attendees with further in-person networking opportunities, intimate discussions,
presentations and workshops on subjects like network security, environmental sustainability,
privacy and the merits of proof-of-work vs proof-of-stake.
“The Proof-of-Work Summit is an opportunity for industry leaders – and interested
individuals alike – to come together to discuss everything from mining and privacy, to the
merits of proof-of-work itself”, says Alan Austin, Managing Director of Litecoin Foundation.
“Joining forces with other communities with shared goals made total sense. The more we
converse, collaborate and knowledge-share, the more we can build a stronger future for
proof-of-work and the networks and communities represented.”
Bob Summerwill, Executive Director at the ETC Cooperative echoed Austin’s thoughts,
adding, “the POW Summit will be a unique event. For the first time we’re bringing together
the major proof-of-work communities around a common cause. We’re going back to cypherpunk fundamentals. Highlighting that censorship resistance, decentralization,
proof-of-work and privacy are more relevant than ever in 2023”.
The inaugural Proof-of-Work Summit in Prague from 25-27th September, will bring together
communities, protocols and heavy-hitting speakers with diverse viewpoints, making for a
truly spirited, engaging and worthwhile event.
To secure Early Bird tickets, register your interest as a speaker or sponsor, or for more
information, please visit our page here.
