REIMAGINE 2020, pt. 1/4:
By: Tyler Olsson
Tags: Emerging Markets, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Conference, Digital Marketing

Global Meltdown sets the Stage for REIMAGINING our Future

This is the 1st blog in a 4 part series detailing the story of REIMAGINE 2020, the worlds most innovative blockchain and cryptocurrency conference in the world, powered by MouseBelt & Multi.io

No one expected the world to come to a standstill — it slowly but surely crept upon us at a global scale. Leading into the New Year, we thought 2020 was going to be bright and shiny. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency had just survived the ICO bubble, a 2-year bear market — it seemed as though everything was now rising back to its feet, battling through the so-called “negative-hype.”

We (i.e. those of us in the blockchain industry, alongside other fellow crypto-enthusiasts) were all ready to continue on the conference circuit; traveling, networking, enjoying our time as we learn about the profound implications blockchain technology has on the future of our global society. As the New Year came in, we counted on these times to absorb new information and acquire new knowledge as to the state-of-the-art; we were excited to continue down the path to see what was around the most recent corners that blockchain technology had been turning.

But no: who would have thought a pandemic would strike? At an instant, everything from house warming parties to fan packed 100k+ stadiums was canceled. Airline travel was first delayed; then postponed; then…yep, you guessed it: abruptly canceled. Depending on one’s situation, the effects of immobility on one’s sense of well-being could be detrimental.

The MouseBelt team determined at this moment how we planned to make a positive impact given the circumstances. What could we possibly do to alleviate this stress; what could we do to make the best of the shelter in place orders; what could we do to make these times at home seem worth it? Quickly we realized that, as home-confinement would become the new “norm” (at least temporarily), we must go to the people; we must meet them in virtual reality! Physical distance does not mean social distance!

But our mission had a double upshot: not only were we set on bringing cryptocurrency and blockchain education to those who were now deprived of their in-person blockchain networking opportunities, but to bring blockchain and cryptocurrency education to those who previously were not participating in such events. It’s worth pointing out that before lock-down, not everyone got to enjoy those aforementioned blockchain perks of traveling, networking, and listening to some of the brightest minds in blockchain technology. Many, though they are interested in what’s happening in this space, are not looped in to those events. And seeing that Bitcoin, which is arguably the foundation of this space, was meant to be a peer-to-peer revolution, a medium of exchange for those unbanked (read: underrepresented), battling corrupt financial systems; because this space is founded on the peer-to-peer philosophy, in all its facets, it was imperative that we bring the conversations to everyone with an internet connection — the global peer-to-peer network, par excellence.

Let’s bring it back to the people, we said — to our students, researchers, individuals, and to all those who are truly trying to understand what this industry and this technology is all about. Let’s bring them the biggest, most innovative virtual blockchain event in the world to see how blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are helping us to REIMAGINE 2020!

We may be separated, but we’re not alone. Creativity’s door was knocking…

Please visit ri2020.io to get up to speed on REIMAGINE 2020 Virtual conference.

This is our 1st blog of a 4 part series.