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The Future of Bitcoin Conference Comes to Arnhem Bitcoin City

Developers and blockchain enthusiasts from across the globe are converging on Arnhem this summer for a major gathering focused on Bitcoin's direction. Set for June 29 through July 1, 2017, the Future

By Ray Crawford··2 min read
The Future of Bitcoin Conference Comes to Arnhem Bitcoin City

Key Points

  • Developers and blockchain enthusiasts from across the globe are converging on Arnhem this summer for a major gathering focused on Bitcoin's direction.
  • Set for June 29 through July 1, 2017, the Future

Developers and blockchain enthusiasts from across the globe are converging on Arnhem this summer for a major gathering focused on Bitcoin's direction. Set for June 29 through July 1, 2017, the Future of Bitcoin Conference will draw participants from nine countries—including Russia, Poland, Canada, Argentina, Norway, China, Italy, the United States and the Netherlands—to tackle the technology's most pressing challenges.

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The Bitcoin price has climbed to unprecedented levels this year amid surging cryptocurrency adoption and emerging regulatory frameworks from governments worldwide. Yet consensus remains elusive within the community regarding network scaling solutions—a central issue that will command significant attention during the three-day event.

Held at the WTC Arnhem venue, the conference promises substantive technical sessions interspersed with networking opportunities. Key industry players like Bitmain and Bitgo will have representatives speaking. Sessions will explore network capacity expansion, micropayment applications, and mechanisms to combat fraud. The agenda runs from breakfast through evening programming on both Friday and Saturday, punctuated by meals and social activities. Friday culminates in a sit-down dinner at the WTC restaurant, while Saturday winds down with an outdoor barbecue nearby.

Arnhem holds special significance in the cryptocurrency movement. The city earned its "Bitcoincity" designation in 2014 when it became the Netherlands' second municipality to establish a Bitcoin Boulevard, trailing only The Hague. Since then, more than one hundred local merchants now accept the currency as payment—a remarkable ecosystem for Europe.

Early bird registrations cost $199 and close June 3. Tickets are sold through the official conference portal at https://www.thefutureofbitcoin.com/, purchasable directly in Bitcoin. The venue sits along the Rhine River, positioned a short train journey from Amsterdam, with ample nearby hotel accommodations for visitors.

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