Is going to a the bitcoin conference worth it?

[Mpamaegbu]

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This sounds very paranoid to me, and I would personally take an extremely slight chance of something happening to me than go through life with that mindset, constantly thinking what can go wrong. Sure, I won't go to a dodgy part of town to some shady conference, but I also won't stop me from doing some things just because there is a minuscule chance of a bad thing happening.

But of course, there's something called instinct. I've learnt never to argue with mine. Once it comes up whenever I want to take a vital decision, I go with my instinct. It's not a question of me trying to satisfy a curiosity or justify how manly I am. Remember that axiom – curiosity kills the cat? That's right. I rather take a decision that excludes me from unnecessary adrenaline rush than indulge it and don't be at ease while it lasted because I'm curious to find out something. Being paranoid, if you asked me, isn't after all a bad thing.

[Rikafip]

I rather take a decision that excludes me from unnecessary adrenaline rush than indulge it and don't be at ease while it lasted because I'm curious to find out something.

Adrenaline rush? We are talking here about going to crypto conference and not about skydiving or bungee jumping. Just use common sense and you are good.

[PowerGlove]

Hey so im still fairly new to the space, ive been investing for about 7 month now and thought about going to a conference. im not to social of a person but i feel like it would be a good opportunity to just be around the environment. Has anyone been to one? and do you think its a valuable experience?

It depends on what you expect to get out of it. For me, I would only be interested in the possibility of learning something new (something fundamental). Right now, my needs are more than met by this forum, YouTube and reading books, articles, papers, etc. so I personally don't see the appeal.

I wouldn't risk my privacy(might be a honeypot *wears tinfoil hat*) just to see it live, unless I'm there to promote a business/service and/or connect with people.

Yep, I can see ordinary people rolling their eyes, but you're totally right; there are significant privacy & safety risks to consider.

Right now i dont really have anyone i could talk to ab btc or crypto.

What about all of us?

Remember that axiom – curiosity kills the cat?

Axiom? More like a proverb, I think. Unless you're building a theory, that is.

[isaac_clarke22]

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You do not need to be so social at conference. I am an introvert and even though I do not feel comfortable in groups, I still enjoy attending something that I am interested.
It should be an experience for you, OP. If you have other higher priorities at the moment, it might not be worth it at all so just go for it if you indeed have plenty of spare time.
You might be able to learn a thing or two in that conference since it is group discussion anyway.

I would be looking forward to attend one someday and I wish I could be luckier in schedule, so go for it if you can, OP.

[2stout]

Yes, it absolutely is.  OP, if you get the opportunity to go to a Bitcoin conference, do not hesitate to do do.  You won't regret it and will be pleased that you did.

[PowerGlove]

OP, if you get the opportunity to go to a Bitcoin conference, do not hesitate to do do.

That's pretty funny! Advising the OP to shit himself [1] if he gets an opportunity to go to a Bitcoin conference.

[1] http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/do-do

[cryptoaddictchie]

Hey so im still fairly new to the space, ive been investing for about 7 month now and thought about going to a conference. im not to social of a person but i feel like it would be a good opportunity to just be around the environment. Has anyone been to one? and do you think its a valuable experience?

If I have an opportunity to go on such privilege conference then I would. Yes its definitely a worth it experience. I attended an nft event and the talks and experience shared there is awesome also a great way to socialize and talk about different stuff when it comes to bitcoin. But like you said you are not a social type person, it still okay. Just listen there and gather more knowledge. Who knows, maybe later on youll be the one invited to talk to on such event.

[libert19]

Imho these conferences just brainwash you, whatever you need is available on Internet.

[Masplanc]

Attending a bitcoin conference is a good idea , some people learn faster when they are In an interactive room and what they have grab from speaker will remain in them. Going to a bitcoin conference you need to be also smart because some speakers who organise conference do it to make money ,some don't have any knowledge to give out.

[odolvlobo]

I went to the 2013 and 2021 conferences, and both were definitely worth it.

I didn't go to the 2022 and don't plan on going to the 2023 conferences because they have become too big.

[_BlackStar]

Not once have I gone to a bitcoin conference or anything so far. I love learning, but I don't like how people talk about other people's success that I don't think has anything to do with the lesson I want. Most of the conferences I hear are about investing or how to make a profit and financial management, rarely any technical issues are discussed.

I don't think it's worth it, but maybe some people are interested in hearing about other people's successes so they can learn something from the investing aspect. But I can really say bitcoin forum are much better than conferences.

[cheezcarls]

Hey so im still fairly new to the space, ive been investing for about 7 month now and thought about going to a conference. im not to social of a person but i feel like it would be a good opportunity to just be around the environment. Has anyone been to one? and do you think its a valuable experience?

It reminds me of the first time going into a crypto conference last 2018. For most of the time I was an introvert guy. But I am no stranger when it comes to communicating and networking with people during my days as a network marketer. But of course, crypto conferences are way more different than network marketing conventions and events.

While I was there sitting at the back, a foreigner guy who used to work in OKEx (now OKX) back then approached and networked with me. I wasn’t really getting used to talk to foreigners back then, but I have slowly adjusted and appreciated the experience. Fast forward to today, I was just active attending crypto conferences and events to network with others.

[BlackHatCoiner]

Here's what can go wrong in a Bitcoin conference:

• They shill you shitcoins. (Yes, in a Bitcoin conference, I know)
• They say things you've heard before.
• They misinform you. (and funnily enough, you know they're wrong)
• You can get victim of a $5 wrench attack.

[Agbe]

Hey so im still fairly new to the space, ive been investing for about 7 month now and thought about going to a conference. im not to social of a person but i feel like it would be a good opportunity to just be around the environment. Has anyone been to one? and do you think its a valuable experience?

What is the reason of going to the conference when you have known bitcoin and also using it bto trade for about 7 months plus. Although new knowledge might be gotten from conf. If you are not satisfied with the knowledge you on bitcoin and you bwant to expand the knowledge on it then it is good you attend the conference. Attending different conferences or seminars also help to expand the knowledge on bitcoin. Like many people have Cryptocurrencies or bitcoin in particular knowledge before but as they came here to the forum they have learned new things and also educated people on what they have learnt. The experience is always a good one because you will learn new things if you ask questions at the end of the conference. That is anything you are not good with or sure of will be answered but the speakers in the conference. But if you have learned then you can just go and listen to the topics and analys it on your own ways.

[mk4]

Attending a bitcoin conference is a good idea , some people learn faster when they are In an interactive room and what they have grab from speaker will remain in them. Going to a bitcoin conference you need to be also smart because some speakers who organise conference do it to make money ,some don't have any knowledge to give out.

Unless the Bitcoin conference you go attend to is crap.

Tip: If you really really want to go to a Bitcoin conference, do research on who the speakers are. You mostly wouldn't want a bunch of random nobody's.

[Pmalek]

But personally, I wouldn't go to one. The bigger conferences have their content free on YouTube anyway. I wouldn't risk my privacy(might be a honeypot *wears tinfoil hat*) just to see it live, unless I'm there to promote a business/service and/or connect with people.

I guess that depends whether or not anyone can enter or if there is a sign-up form where you have to submit personal information and show ID on entry. And while you are there, you can make up a story how you are brand new and have very little knowledge. If you are holding 100s of BTC, no one needs to know. If you are profitable trader driving a Lambo, no one needs to know that either. Role playing.  

The best option is the one you mentioned.  Livestreams.  Although I do not think I have ever heard about a large conference being live streamed on YouTube, would you mind sharing a few names?

I am sure that during the COVID outbreak, most of the crypto conferences were online-based virtual events. Restrictions made it impossible for too many people to stay in the same room, so there was no other choice than organizing them online and selling some sort of virtual tours. But I don't have any names, sorry.

[libert19]

Imho these conferences just brainwash you, whatever you need is available on Internet.

Manipulative content also exist on internet though.

True, but you have more freedom when surfing Internet than around people, at least that's what I feel anyway.

[Peanutswar]

Experience is the best way to learn if you have a circle of known people and have some talk and conversation to them about the crypto or the bitcoin there's a chance that you can learn more it is really worth it to attend some meeting, conference and seminar reltead to this because base on your thread you are still investing some knowledge and it is really worth it to do with not all the time we can see by the project in the screen still it is good base on the understanding of other people at the same time.

[Z-tight]

Experience is the best way to learn if you have a circle of known people and have some talk and conversation to them about the crypto or the bitcoin there's a chance that you can learn more it is really worth it to attend some meeting, conference and seminar reltead to this

It is not a bitcoin conference when you sit and discuss about bitcoin with 'known' people, you can talk about bitcoin with your family and friends at the dinner table or maybe in a leisure time you guys spend together, that is not the what is being discussed in this topic, the discussion is about a proper bitcoin conference with many people in attendance, and if it is not within your area you will have to travel many hours to attend it, a conference that has many speakers, etc.

Needless to say that either bitcoin conferences, seminar or bitcoin little gatherings with your folks isn't the best way to learn about bitcoin, many of the things that will be discussed are what you know, and can easily find by yourself, and if you are a beginner that does not know anything at all, you won't understand what is going on in the conference because they will not go all over the basics, so i feel any way one looks at it, you will learn more all by yourself if you are determined to do so.

[NotATether]

This! The privacy risk is high when attending such conferences, and this risk increases when it is around your locality.

Yep. The last thing you'd want is someone to follow you as you leave the conference and hit you with the $5 wrench attack.

Can be mitigated by carrying a concealed gun with you to the conference.

If it's a "state-of-bitcoin" type of conference, then technical people and/or developers probably have to attend to make their views and ideas heard. These guys probably possess a lot of bitcoins, so some security precautions are necessary to protect themselves and keep some state of order.