The Thin Line Between Adoption and Assimilation, Jantine Derksen, Distill | ETHSofia 2025

Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 12:00 AM

This talk explores the delicate balance between driving adoption and preserving the core principles of crypto - security, immutability, and decentralization. By examining how narrative shapes identity, it challenges the community to embrace growth without losing sight of its values or authenticity. Jantine Derksen has been working the past eight years for different blockchain projects and protocols. She is active in the Web3 space as she believes blockchain technology can help to redistribute power and empower the creative nature of human beings. This video was recorded during the ETHSofia Conference and Workshops - September 24-25th, 2025. ETHSofia is Bulgaria’s premier crypto event exploring Ethereum technology and blockchain innovation. In 2025, it’s set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts to collaboratively shape the future of Web3. For more information visit our website. Links in our channel.