# Welcome and Introduction to Pragma New York 2025   Kartik Talwar

- Speakers: [Kartik Talwar](https://streameth.org/speakers/kartik-talwar)
- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 07:38
- Topics: Pragma New York, ETHGlobal, Web3, blockchain, Ethereum, hackathon, summit, smart contracts, city packs, ETHGlobal Plus, NFC wristbands, networking, founders, executives, fireside chats, DeFi, fintech, stablecoins, AI, scaling, privacy, interoperability, institutional adoption, yield, Flow, Chainlink, Uniswap, Flashbots, Aztec, Bankless, Optimism, global participation, non-technical, accessibility, partners, Archology, Circle, PayPal USD
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-e_-hucyG5t8
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_-hucyG5t8

## Description

Kartik Talwar, Co-founder of ETHGlobal, opens Pragma New York 2025, a one-day, single-track Web3 conference designed to be accessible to all skill levels, not just engineers. The event features 15 curated sessions—eight fireside interviews and seven talks—with founders and executives from leading blockchain, fintech, and DeFi organizations. Key topics include the future of Ethereum, interoperability, fintech and stablecoins, AI integration in Web3, scaling solutions, privacy, institutional adoption, yield strategies, and onchain DeFi evolution.

Pragma emphasizes pragmatic, non-technical discussions, global participation (410 attendees from 43 countries), and innovative event features like city packs, ETHGlobal Plus, and NFC wristbands for networking. Major partners include Archology, Chainlink, Circle, and PayPal USD. The agenda includes speakers from the Ethereum Foundation, Privy, Offchain Labs, Flow, Chainlink, Plume, Etherealize, Uniswap, Flashbots, Aztec, Bankless, and Optimism.

00:00 Introduction  
00:36 What is Pragma? Event Philosophy  
01:17 Event Format and Speaker Lineup  
01:39 Focus on the Future & Accessibility  
02:10 Sessions Overview  
02:26 Schedule & Global Participation  
02:44 Acknowledgment of Partners  
03:00 City Packs and Event Perks  
03:28 ETHGlobal Plus & Community Access  
04:21 NFC Wristbands & Networking  
05:06 Agenda Overview: Ethereum Foundation & Privy  
05:25 Interoperability, Fintech, AI, and Scaling  
05:44 Consumer Crypto, Privacy, and Institutional Adoption  
06:31 Yield, Institutional Ethereum, and Onchain DeFi  
07:03 Break & Afternoon Sessions  
07:16 Privacy, Bullish Ethereum, and Scaling with Optimism  
07:40 Closing & Where to Find More Info

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🇺🇸 *Pragma New York*
Pragma New York 2025 was held on August 14th at Vesper Events in Brooklyn, New York and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New York YouTube Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh5TRLdUXjnhUVfdbBtu6z2j

ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. 

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✅ Follow Kartik Talwar
X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik

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Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal
Website: https://ethglobal.com
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