Welcome to the All Things Blockchain Community Hub - your one-stop shop for staying connected with the crypto and Web3 community. Here, you’ll find everything from upcoming event announcements and recordings of past meetups to key insights from guest speakers and opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in the space. Whether you're new to blockchain or a seasoned pro, this newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations and connections that matter.

Happily announcing one of our Gold sponsors, Ming Dao Law. The blockchain-crypto financial space can be very difficult to navigate, especially considering new regulations coming into place, and a volatile environment with digital assets. Professional advice is needed, ideally from experts in the area, specialising in the field. Thankfully, we have Ming Dao Law!

Ming Dao Law is a boutique law firm dedicated to supporting financial services, fintech, and digital asset businesses with clarity, expertise, and purpose. They are legal and regulatory specialists who combine deep technical knowledge with commercial insight. The practice is grounded in integrity and shaped by real-world industry experience, helping clients navigate risk, regulation, and opportunity with confidence. Legal advice should be a foundation for growth, not merely a cost of doing business, and partnering closely with clients delivers solutions that are both compliant and strategic.

Feel informed by these experts, and our community!

We’re excited to share that Kinetiq is joining us as an official 2026 sponsor of All Things Blockchain! Powering Liquid Staking on Hyperliquid, Kinetiq brings cutting-edge innovation to validator performance and network security.

Their autonomous validator scoring and stake distribution system automatically delegates $HYPE to top-performing validators maximizing yield while strengthening the Hyperliquid ecosystem. We’re proud to align with projects pushing boundaries in DeFi and staking, and we’re looking forward to working with the Kinetiq team throughout 2026.

Welcome to the ATB community, Kinetiq!

November 11: Behind the Build with Swyftx

Join us for a special Online Event - Behind the Build, brought to you by Swyftx. This is your exclusive chance to peek behind the curtain of one of Australia's leading crypto platforms.

Swyftx's key Product Leaders, Tommy Honan (Director of Product Innovation), Jemma Lang (Product Manager), and Ricardo Fama (Snr Product Manager), will be on hand to dive deep into the company's core development philosophy, showing you how they build features with security and speed in mind.

• Roadmap Reveal: Get a first look at the major features and platform enhancements coming over the next 12 months. See the strategic direction driving the evolution of Swyftx.

• Built With You: Learn exactly how you can submit your ideas and directly influence the features we build. Discover how your feedback shapes the future of our platform.

November 22: Krak on! Party vibes with Kraken & Friends

Join us as we unwind together over drinks and food on day one of the Australian Crypto Convention!

Hosted by our generous major sponsor, Kraken, we'll hear from their Australian Managing Director, Jonathon Miller, about what's on their radar. There will be prizes to give away, including tickets for Consensus Hong Kong in February 2026!

We’re giving away Consensus Pro Passes (valued at $549 USD each) at our upcoming Krak On! Party Vibes with KrakenAUS & Friends event in Sydney 

How can you win?
1. Register for Krak On! Party Vibes with Kraken & Friends being hosted on day one of the Australian Crypto Convention!
2. Show up and join the party.
3. Network with the Web3 legends in the room.

That’s it! Yes, it’s that simple to enter to win!! ✨

Hosted by CoinDesk, Consensus is the world’s longest-running and most influential event for blockchain, crypto, and Web3 innovation. It’s where deals are made, partnerships are formed, and the future of digital finance is shaped.

We’ll see you in Hong Kong this February! Want to secure your spot now?

Use code ATB15 to get a 15% discount on your Consensus tickets.

November 22-23 : Aus Crypto Convention

Join us (ATB) at the Southern Hemisphere's largest crypto and blockchain event, in Sydney, with 150+ sponsors, 100+ speakers, 5 stages and 10,000+ attendees for a deep-dive into Australia's emerging crypto economy and network with industry professionals!

We have our side event listed above, so this is a perfect opportunity to come and see us, while also exploring a bunch of other ACC events.

Luckily, we have a sponsor code: ATB15, allowing 15% off your ticket. We are excited to see y'all there!

November 27: Before the Blockies: Unpacking the Australian Landscape

Let's gather on the night before The Blockies for an evening of real talk and relaxed connection at HWLE Lawyers’ Melbourne CBD offices. From 5pm on Thursday 27 November 2025, we'll gather as founders, professionals, and community members who are helping to shape Australia’s digital asset and blockchain landscape. Food, drinks, and great company provided.

Hosted by ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN, this event offers a chance to reconnect with industry peers and meet new movers and shakers before the champagne flutes and awards night glitz. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just getting started, this evening is designed to bring together passionate voices from across the sector.

December 2: Smart Ways to Earn and Spend Your Crypto

Join us in your festive gear as we come together for our final event of the year - we'll have prizes for best dressed Christmas attire!

Discover how to make your money work smarter in the digital era. Benjamin Killen, Co-founder of Finsightful. will share modern strategies for generating passive income from simple earn products and sophisticated wealth management tools. Learn how to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi, and explore practical ways to use your crypto for everyday spending.

We'll also be joined by David Bird Aka "ASX Trader", Founder of Mastering the Markets | Certified Financial Technician - CFTe | Financial Analyst & Educator | Investing & Trading Mentor | Keynote Speaker | News Corp columnist.

November 6: KSUG.AI Australia #52 - Melbourne Meetup

Agenda and topics preview:

• Food, drinks and Socialising

• Welcome / Introductions by the Organisers

• Topic 1: mystery topic by mystery speaker

• Topic 2: AI on Docker Hands-On workshop by Nilesh & Thiago, Docker Captains

• Quiz time: nice swags giveaways

📅 November 11: Vibe Coding for Non-Tech Users: the Future of Work in Enterprise

Diving into the world where non-technical users are solving real enterprise problems using AI-driven coding tools — fast, creatively, and sometimes... chaotically.

Going to unpack what happens when everyone gets to code. Going beyond theory, sharing early experiments, real examples, and the gotchas we’ve hit along the way.

Expect stories from the field exploring:
- How Vibe Coding is changing problem-solving for non-tech users
- The enterprise challenges: code slop, governance, and the “coffee cup problem” of disposable apps
- The essential guardrails and good practices to keep creativity from turning into chaos

November 12: Applied AI Ethics MonthlyMixer - Where Innovation Meets Responsibility

Join a global, open-format gathering for those building and questioning AI — from real-world use cases to critical conversations around ethics, bias, and transparency. The Applied AI & Ethics MonthlyMixer is a self-directed online networking event where professionals from across the AI spectrum come together to collaborate, question, and connect.

This isn’t a webinar or panel — it’s a structured-free, chat-first environment hosted on a Slack-like virtual platform, featuring topic-specific channels and private video or text chat options.

November 1: AI & Society | Run and Coffee Club ☕🥐

AI & Society | Run and Coffee Club ☕🥐

Every Second Weekend - Can be a Saturday or Sunday, be sure to check the date | 🕖 7:00am

Felons Café, Howard Smith Wharves (under the Story Bridge, opposite Crystalbrook Vincent Hotel)

Run. Walk. Chat. Coffee.

November 10: Artificial Intelligence in Project Management.

This is about Artificial Intelligence in project management, discussing prompt engineering, RAG, practical use cases and ways to enhance the way to deliver projects. This is not an introduction - it assumes basic working knowledge of AIs in the workplace. There is encouraged networking and offers this event as a way to get noticed by project management recruiters.

November 1: Saturday Sydney Tech & AI Mixer 🌐

Join a relaxed after-work meetup in Sydney where tech enthusiasts come together to connect, share ideas, and unwind 🌏

Whether you’re experienced in tech, AI, or data, or just starting out, this is the perfect space to:

• Meet fellow tech professionals and enthusiasts

• Exchange ideas and insights about industry trends

• Explore opportunities, collaborations, or just enjoy a fun evening

November 4 AI & Society - Sydney | How agentic AI can help startups

Come along for a session designed to spark connections and conversations among people who care about how AI is reshaping society.

Featuring Arafat Tehsin, Microsoft MVP (AI) and Applied AI Leader, who will share insights on Model Control Protocol (MCP) — a powerful emerging framework for managing and governing AI models. Arafat will bring a case example from business to show how MCP helps ensure accountability, control, and transparency in AI systems.

November 11 ANZ GEN AI Academy: Workshop

Join GEN AI Academy, embarking on a journey into the world of Generative AI! Providing an introduction to the basics of generative models, showcasing their potential and applications across various industries. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just getting started with AI, this event will offer you valuable insights and practical knowledge.

November 12: AI Meetup (Sydney): GenAI, LLMs and Agents

Join a deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.

November 5: Bitcoin Basics - Investing & Risk

Hosted by Craig Artemiou
Guest Speaker: Jonas - Quantatative Researcher and Engineer at AMP
“Jonas works in the investment team at AMP, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds. In 2024, AMP made history by becoming the first superannuation fund to invest in Bitcoin.”

What You’ll Learn:

• The Bitcoin Basics related to;

• Common misconceptions.

• The problem Bitcoin solves.

• Common risks and mitigations.

• Personal holding risks, exchange risks, protocol level risks.

• Institutional adoption and market forces

November 5: MEL MLOps Community #15 | AI, Agents, Vision and More

The final 2025 event as part of the Melbourne MLOps Community Meetup. Similar to the previous event, this one is also AI centred, featuring an amazing, highly distinguished lineup of speakers! Join in exploring the realm of AI, Vision, Agents and beyond. 🚀✨

November 11: AI Meetup (November) - GenAI, LLMs and Agents

In collaboration with AI Innovation Centre, join a deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agentic AI, hands-on experiences with code labs and workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow AI developers, builders, startup founders.

Bangkok, Thailand 8 - 9 November

Thailand Blockchain Week 2025 (#THBW2025) returns for its 8th year as Thailand’s leading blockchain and Web3 event. Hosted in Bangkok, the event gathers developers, founders, corporates, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders to connect, collaborate, and build the future of decentralized innovation.

Over the years, THBW has established itself as a hub for real-world adoption, cutting-edge technology, and high-level dialogue. In 2025, the event continues its mission under the theme “Supercycle” — reflecting a new phase of accelerated growth and integration across industries. The Supercycle isn’t just about price. It’s about momentum. Tech stacks are mature. Infra is live. Regulators are in. Users are onboarding. The space is ready to scale — not in hype, but in purpose.

THBW aims to not just witness the future, but create and pave the way, for the new digital era; embracing mass adoption of blockchain with open arms.

Nova Gorica + Ljubljana + Vitanje, Slovenia, Vienna, Austria, 23 - 30 November

European Blockchain Week 2025 will unite global innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, and visionaries to explore how converging technologies — from Web 4.0 and blockchain to AI, quantum computing, virtual worlds, and humanoid robotics – are reshaping the economy and society for a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient future.

Over five dynamic days, EBCW 2025 will showcase pioneering projects, foster cross-border collaboration, and connect Europe’s innovation ecosystem with leading partners from Asia and beyond.

• Hear from top-level experts and decision-makers shaping Europe’s digital and industrial future.

• Experience cutting-edge technology in action through live huamnoid robots demos, company visits, and real-world case studies.

• Explore collaborative opportunities in Industry 5.0, CityVerse, Industrial Metaverse, and sustainable tourism tech.

• Network with high-impact innovators, investors, and policymakers in a week-long program of conferences, summits, and B2B matchmaking.

📅 October 7: The Hybrid Horizon: Blending the best of CEXs and DEXs with MEXC

On Tuesday, 7 October, Jori from MEXC guided us through the world of centralised and decentralised exchanges, exploring how automated market makers, cross-chain protocols, and emerging hybrid models are redefining what’s possible for traders.

Jori unpacked how the strengths of both CEXs and DEXs can complement one another, showing how hybrid structures aim to deliver the efficiency and accessibility of centralised platforms alongside the freedom and transparency of decentralised systems.

Attendees also enjoyed plenty of MEXC merchandise giveaways and took part in a fun ‘Jag the Joker’ contest with special prizes!

📅 October 14: Building Resilient Startups in Web3 with Granton

For our online event, we had an AMA with Deb Kocak, founder of Granton.io, who shared the patterns she’s observed after working with hundreds of startups over the past decade. Drawing on her experience watching companies rise and fall, Deb highlighted the real signals of success and the common traps that lead to failure.

She unpacked what separates resilient businesses from those that crumble, including:

• Why strong intellectual property makes the biggest difference.

• How chasing buzzwords (like Web3) without solving meaningful problems has cost companies millions.

• The lessons learned from both the NFT boom and today’s market.

With Granton’s roots in Web3 consulting, Deb offered firsthand insights into how startups can either waste capital on hype-driven integrations or build enduring moats by focusing on genuine problems. She shared practical strategies for navigating volatile markets — from token launches and fundraising cycles to financial runway management.

It was a candid, insightful session on finding durable moats, spotting ideas worth pursuing, and building the confidence to thrive in a competitive startup landscape.

MEXC Exchange is a globally recognized cryptocurrency exchange serving over 10 million users in more than 170 countries. Known for its deep liquidity, diverse range of listed digital assets, and high-performance trading infrastructure, MEXC offers spot, futures, staking, and launchpad services tailored to both new and experienced traders. Since its founding in 2018, MEXC has built a reputation for reliability, transparency, and user-centric innovation.

Their mission is to make crypto trading accessible and rewarding for all by providing seamless access to global markets and supporting the next generation of Web3 projects through strategic investment and ecosystem support.

With a growing focus on the Australia and New Zealand region, MEXC is committed to building long-term partnerships, supporting grassroots communities, and helping shape the future of decentralized finance across the Asia-Pacific!