# Welcome & Introduction | Kartik Talwar at Pragma Prague 2025

- Speakers: [Kartik Talwar](https://streameth.org/speakers/kartik-talwar)
- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 10:37
- Topics: Pragma Prague 2025, Kartik Talwar, ETH Global, web3 summit, Ethereum conference, smart contracts, Solidity, blockchain pragmatism, ZK proofs, ZK Rollups, onchain identity, NFT event access, Ethereum wallet, wearable tech, decentralized applications, Ethereum Foundation, Vitalik Buterin, developer tools, real-time proving, self-sovereign identity, circles protocol, geo browser, knowledge graphs, onchain data, enterprise privacy, DAOs, hackathon, crypto ecosystem
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-lEg8bytMhXs
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEg8bytMhXs

## Description

Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETH Global, welcomes attendees to Pragma Prague 2025, a single-day summit focused on pragmatism and accessibility in the web3 ecosystem. This event brings together founders, executives, and developers to discuss the future of blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized technologies.

Key topics include Ethereum, ZK proofs, developer tools, onchain identity, and real-world crypto applications like NFT-based event access and wearable Ethereum wallets. Learn about the latest innovations from speakers like Vitalik Buterin, Tomas from the Ethereum Foundation, and other leading voices in web3.

00:00 - Welcome to Pragma Prague 2025 by Kartik Talwar
00:49 - The Vision of Pragma: Pragmatism in Web3
01:24 - Single-Track Event & Speaker Principles
01:56 - Future-Focused Blockchain Discussions
02:23 - Making Web3 Accessible for Non-Developers
02:57 - Event Schedule & Session Overview
03:30 - Attendee Demographics & Partner Shoutouts
04:06 - NFT Packs: Onchain & Offchain Event Benefits
05:03 - ETH Global Plus: Developer Perks & Access
06:25 - Ethereum Wallet Wristbands & Onchain Networking
07:24 - Today’s Agenda: Fireside Chats & Tech Talks
07:57 - Tomas from Ethereum Foundation on Ethereum’s Future
08:24 - Martin on ZK Rollups & Asset Security
08:51 - Bogdan on Smart Contract Developer Ecosystem
09:22 - Marcus on Ethereum Phone & Hardware Wallets
09:51 - Austin on Solidity & Developer Growth
10:24 - Closing Remarks & ETH Happy Hour Details

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🇨🇿 *Pragma Prague*
Pragma Prague 2025 was held on May 29th at Holešovice Market in Prague, Czech Republic and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. This event was in collaboration with ETH Prague. Watch the full Pragma Prague YouTube Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7vLS72NelQ2dOx2VgPNxJZ&si=uwzTuItQTdcQqkTE 

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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