# Daniel Bar I The Ascension of APAC into the Crypto Space I ETHSydney I Pragma Sydney 2024

- Speakers: [Daniel Bar](https://streameth.org/speakers/daniel-bar)
- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2024-10-09
- Duration: 13:52
- Topics: APAC crypto, Australia blockchain, Ethereum Sydney, Bit Ford, web3 adoption, decentralized finance, DeFi, Synthetix, Immutable, BIP Puba, ICO, on-chain governance, ascending world, Singapore crypto, Hong Kong crypto, Israel cryptography, UX innovation, financial technology, Canva, Atlassian, third place theory, public goods, composability, permissionless, tokenization, ETH Sydney, hackathons, Devcon Bangkok, Sui Hacker House, crypto education, community building
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-36AeQEyfDj0
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36AeQEyfDj0

## Description

xplore the rise of APAC in the crypto ecosystem with Daniel from Bit Ford at Pragma Sydney 2024. This talk dives into Australia’s crypto legacy, from early Ethereum contributors to modern DeFi innovators like Synthetix and Immutable. Discover how APAC’s unique blend of financial expertise, UX innovation, and community-driven events like ETH Sydney fosters blockchain adoption.

Learn about the "ascending world" narrative, the importance of third places in web3 culture, and upcoming opportunities like Devcon Bangkok. Essential for builders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in APAC and beyond.

00:00 - Introduction: APAC’s Growing Role in Crypto
00:56 - Daniel’s Background: Bit Ford & Ethereum Sydney
01:38 - Australia’s Crypto Legacy: Ethereum & Dogecoin
02:17 - Early DAOs & On-Chain Governance in Australia
02:54 - 2017 ICO Boom & BIP Puba’s Influence
03:34 - Synthetix & Australia’s DeFi Innovations
04:08 - The “Ascending World” & APAC’s Crypto Potential
04:52 - APAC’s Crypto Hubs: Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong
05:26 - Geopolitics & Innovation: Israel vs. Australia
06:06 - Australia’s Strengths: UX & Financial Tech
07:23 - Case Studies: Canva, Atlassian, Immutable
08:00 - Web3 as a “Third Place” for Culture & Innovation
08:39 - Public Goods & Social Fabric in Crypto Communities
09:56 - Web3’s Unique Features: Composability & Permissionlessness
10:29 - Decentralization & Tokenized Economies
11:07 - Education & Hackathons: ETH Sydney’s Impact
11:41 - Success Stories: Young Builders in Crypto/AI
12:17 - Upcoming Events: ETH Sydney & Sui Hacker House
12:53 - Road to Devcon Bangkok: How to Get Involved

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🇦🇺 *Pragma Sydney*
The Sydney edition of Pragma took place at The View by Sydney in May 2024 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. Watch the full Pragma Sydney playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM

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