ETH Denver 2024 Analyst Takeaways
The energy around ETH Denver was palpable. Genuine excitement from both the builder and investor communities effused through the wide array of presentations which primarily were focused on scaling blockchain throughput, user experience, and new verticals like AI x Crypto.
Below each attending Messari analyst gives their takeaways from the conference.
Analyst Highlights
Sami
Bittensor and AI
ETHDenver featured an extensive array of AI-focused side events, and one name that consistently emerged was Bittensor. Open-source AI companies, such as Nous, were actively sharing their developments on the Bittensor network. Meanwhile, some emerging AI x crypto ventures were discussing launching their project as a subnet rather than on traditional chains, while others discussed experimenting as miners within subnets to monetize their resources and services before launching.
Sami Kassab is an Enterprise Research Analyst focusing primarily on Web3 Infrastructure and Bitcoin. Sami previously spent 5 years as an Aerospace Engineer designing aircraft engines and missile & defense systems.
Prior to joining Messari, Seth worked in traditional finance software and services, and has a MSc in Applied Mathematics. Seth is a Senior Research Analyst on the Enterprise Research team, and focuses on infrastructure, verifiable compute, and the AI x Crypto intersection.
Dustin was previously the Enterprise research director at Messari. He has a broad focus across crypto with a particular interest in AI x Crypto, Consumer financialization, DeFi, and general infrastructure.