Crypto-evangelist Sergius

April 23-24, 2025 14th Blockchain Life Forum 📌 Where: Moscow, MTS LIVE HALL This is the largest crypto forum, already the 14th in a row. I've personally attended half of them, and I highly recommend attending. The forum once moved to Dubai, and I even had to fly to Dubai for it to stay up-to-date with current crypto trends. What to expect: 📣 Over 15,000 participants from 100+ countries! Founders and C-Level executives of the largest projects in web3, cryptocurrencies, and mining will share exclusive insights and earning strategies. 📣 Many of the invited speakers have never spoken in Russia before and will bring only the most exclusive information. 🎤 Simultaneous translation of all presentations - absolutely free! 🏆 The forum will host the 12th Blockchain Life Awards ceremony for industry leaders! This means that meeting the CEO of a major exchange or the founder of a well-known project right at the exit of the hall will be even easier than ever. Don't miss your chance for exclusive connections! Tickets from $139 Promocode for 10% discount - CRPTMNK

Today is the last day to buy a ticket for TOKEN2049 at half the price.

Now $499, tomorrow it will be $999.

And my code will give you an additional 10% discount. Total $449 My couple of observations: 🌐 It is better to buy tickets for big events six months in advance; the price before January 13 was generally around $299. 🎁 It is better to book a hotel in advance, and for a week+. Because closer to the conference, prices will grow like the $TRUMP rate at his inauguration. ⚡️ You'll need a week to acclimatize and calmly visit hundreds of side events. I'm not kidding, last time there were 200+. And you'll want to go to the beach and spend a day calmly lying by the pool. ⚡️ You should also buy your air tickets in advance. considering the "counter-move". Let me explain, TOKEN2049 will be at the end of April, and I mean this is the peak price for a flight from Moscow to warm countries for the May holidays. Therefore, we take a ticket from Moscow on April 24-25, and we take a return ticket on May 2-3 (it is the cheapest because everyone flies to a warm country, and not back). 💼 You will need ф luggage. TOKEN2049 and side events give away tons of merch. I want to say that merch has improved over the past few years. And if before it was semi-shameful T-shirts that you can only wear to dig potatoes on May Day. Now these are sometimes very high-quality items, gadgets, power banks, chargers, camping mugs, and so on. https://checkout.token2049.com

Crypto schedule Winter-Spring 2025 17 February 2025 Telegram Builders Day, Consensus Hong Kong, free Let's talk about the peculiarities of TMA applications, and analyze TON by transactions. I'm speaking at a panel discussion there - anyone who wants to meet face to face is welcome. Lifehack - register in advance, the number of places is limited. 18-20 February 2025 Consensus, Hong Kong, from $699 An epic conference, focusing on corporate blockchain solutions. Dinosaurs and mastodons of the cryptocurrency market are sure to go there. Lifehack - you can take 3 for $699 - if you apply as a Startup. 19-21 March 2025 Crypto Summit 2025, Moscow, from $99 After BC-life left the Russian Federation, this conference took its place and brought its own innovations and highlights. A must-see if you are in the Russian Federation. Lifehack - promo code CRPTMNK gives a 20% discount. 23-24 April 2025 BlockChain Life, Moscow, from $125 BC-life - a conference with RU roots, dreams of becoming TOKEN-2049. I closely follow its progress, I hope the team will succeed. The format is difficult, to be a returnee to the RU zone, fingers crossed. Lifehack - promo-code CRPTMNK (will be added soon, I negotiate a discount) 30 April - 1 May 2025 Token2049, Dubai, от $499 The most epic conference on the planet earth! All cool projects are striving As one cryptocurrency luminary said -

if the project is not on TOKEN - it means it is a scam.

Another piece of advice is to set aside 5-7 days for the trip so as not to get carried away by side events, their number this week will be 200-300+, there will definitely be events from your favorite blockchains, protocols and communities. Lifehack - promo code tb22487659-7045 - will allow you to have 10% Discount. I advise you to hurry, because before the start of the conference tickets are usually $999, and when they are completely sold out, resellers sell them for 3-4-5 thousand dollars.

Attended TON Meetup Dubai #2. Insight: The TON management company has initiated another wave of changes. The CEO of TON Foundation has been replaced, with Manuel “Manny” Stotz stepping into the role. It’s believed that he will focus on promoting both Telegram and TON in the U.S. market—

arguably the largest and most lucrative market with a paying audience.

And what’s next? A restructuring of internal departments was announced, along with new products: TON Square, TON Circle, and even TON Triangle.

Reminds you of Squid Game, doesn’t it?

Though it also brings to mind an old pre-revolutionary joke:

“When things are going poorly at a brothel, it’s not the beds that need rearranging—it’s the workers that need changing.”

P.S. I’m not selling my TON and remain bullish on this blockchain."

I attended the Invest Web3 Forum 2025 as a blockchain visionary. I'd like to share some insights from there.

Advantages of being a fast follower

Being a "fast follower" in the cryptocurrency industry has several benefits: Lower risks: Pioneers like CZ from Binance often face numerous problems and "collect bumps". Followers can learn from their mistakes. Resource savings: It allows others to pay the "educational tax", i.e., bear the costs of educating the market and users. Focus on improvements: Instead of inventing from scratch, one can focus on improving existing solutions.

Comparison with the pharmaceutical industry

The cryptocurrency industry is increasingly compared to the pharmaceutical industry: Regulation: Unlike pharmaceuticals, the crypto industry is less regulated, creating both opportunities and risks. Risks and innovations: Both industries face safety and ethical challenges when implementing innovations.

Strategies for success

Targeting educated audience: Focus on projects that have already invested in educating users, especially in complex cryptocurrency topics. Team division: * Development: A more "mischievous" approach focused on rapid prototyping and innovation. * Maintenance: A conservative approach aimed at stability and reliability.

Choosing a path: invent or maintain?

The choice between invention and maintenance depends on personal inclinations and company goals: Inventors: Suitable for those ready to take risks and create something new. Maintainers: Ideal for those who prefer stability and gradual improvement. In the crypto industry, there's room for both approaches, and success often depends on the right balance between innovation and stability. If you're for innovation put 🔥, for stability - 👀

I remember almost two years ago I became an unwitting listener and then a participant in a discussion of DeFi concepts on autopilot. Then we discussed what prevents using DeFi staking and making maximum profit. And what solution can help the user and make profit themselves. Today, this discussion has resulted in the Cadabra Finance protocol, which combines simplicity and high profitability: 🔑 Security. Under the hood are modernized Balancer contracts, which have proven their stability over time. Audit by Certik. 🔍 Simplicity. No need to understand a bunch of protocols - everything works on autopilot. 💲 High yield. Passive income with smart liquidity management through DAO voting. Over time, the profitability will change as more users evaluate the protocol's performance. 🎁 Early Bird Bonuses. Increased rewards and ABRA token drops during the first week. ✅ A profitable referral program built on a binary model, where you receive interest from the ABRA tokens earned by people at any ref level down. 📼 Comprehensive materials that will help you figure it out: text description, video with analysis of mechanics. My steps ( NFA ): 1) I deposited $200 test funds into a very fat staking for single-stables (245% per annum). 2) I also bought and locked the ABRA protocol token, and in return received a government token. 3) To maximize the income of stablecoins, the governance voted with tokens for its USDT stablecoin. 4) [PROFIT] I'll tell you about the profitability in a month. ⚡️ I give you my referral link and invite you to join my team.

Aftertaste of Binance Blockchain Week (October 30-31, 2024) 🛡️ Venue. Coca-Cola Arena. I was here last time for a concert. Now it’s a hall of exhibition booths, with plenty of open spaces for networking and dining. Two stages are separated by partitions, and the zoning is perfect—you can listen to speakers or just relax on bean bags if you want. 💼 Booths and Partners. The booths here are exclusively for Binance partners or long-time friends. Revived from the dead were once-giants like Neo, ICP, and WorldCoin. I was also slightly irritated by the abundance of meme coin booths, cats, and other random displays. It’s one thing when average retail investors play around with meme coins, hoping to hit a life-changing 100x return—it’s like a casino, one might say.

But then there are the professional market participants, the "anons" behind these projects, who control most of the token supply and are in on the project roadmap, partnerships, and marketing activities. Being among the latter group is far more lucrative (let’s skip over the ethical aspects).

With 99% certainty, we can foresee legal actions against such players, and it’s already begun with Gotbit just last month. Binance is implementing KYB (Know Your Business) for such teams and onboarding them to its events. 📣 Overall vibe. The presence of Harold (the "Hide the Pain Harold" meme) and Hasbulla is a delightful touch for guests. There’s lots of free, quality food and drinks. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. 👑 Agenda. Focused on the achievements of partners. The cherry on top was CZ’s appearance. In a previous post, I even guessed he might show up. Main points—crypto will keep growing, crypto regulation is progressing, and CZ says he’s no longer running Binance (I’m inclined to doubt that). 👑 Networking. Lots of real crypto enthusiasts around, and Binance attracts these people. There are also plenty of convenient spots for conversations, interviews, and just mingling. 🔥 Conclusion: I highly recommend this event! I’ll definitely attend next time. It’s best to buy tickets in advance—they start at $99, then increase, reaching $600 a week before the event, and it was sold out in the final days. So, keep an eye on updates. I’ll post the best times to buy tickets and may even share a discount promo code (last time, I got one as a consolation prize since my speaker application was declined).

ℹ️About a year has passed since Binance left Russia, and I still couldn't imagine where I could store cryptocurrencies, trade, and do P2P exchanges in a clear and safe way. 🔥Over the weekend, I attended a closed party from OKX (dedicated to receiving a VARA license), talked to ex-Binance colleagues, influencers, and just good people. Then I made the final decision - no more sadness about the ex (Binance)! 🧡I've chose the OKX exchange as my main CEX platform. If you are not registered there yet, then for you my personal referral link with discounts on commissions + 2 mystery boxes + a bonus of up to $60k. 🖥Don't switch over, ahead is a visit to the exchange office and OKX related events. 👉My CIS channel @crptmnk

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"Mom, I'm on TV!"

For people born in the USSR, saying this phrase was considered one of the greatest achievements. But I went a little further:

"Mom! I'm on Indian TV"

Seriously, I flew into a podcast with Indian colleagues, where we talked about the bright future of cryptocurrencies and blockchains.

Alright folks, we need to talk… 💎 This time it’s with our tech-king, CTO, and part-time blogger Sergey Maslov. 🕰 We’re giving you a closer look at the brains behind your favorite wallet. Got tech (or not) questions? Drop them here, and we’ll pass them straight to Sergey. You’ll get the TL;DR in the next update. 🤔 Need some inspo on what to ask? Think:

• What Sergey did last summer, was up to before Fintopio • What’s really under the hood of Fintopio • Upcoming features and standalone app plans • The latest scoop on $HOLD

🏴‍☠️ Keep those questions coming, and stay tuned for the answers!