We’re thrilld to share that Bitcoin Social Forum will be using Thrilld as the official event networking app this September. With the date set for the 26th in Florence, Italy, Bitcoin Social Forum begins with a guided tour on the origins of Bitcoin and moves on, considering future scenarios and its very intersection with artificial intelligence and so forth. From international experts and opinion leaders in the wider Bitcoin Italian community, the event is also powered by local municipalities, including the city of Florence itself. Our team (Luciano & Alex) will be present on site, and Thrilld Labs' founder, Alexandra Overgaag will help host on stage. Use the discount code, Alex, for 20% on tickets. Read on.

We’re thrilld to announce our networking collaboration with Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026, taking place from 16-17 September 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors, financial institutions, startups, and technology leaders, DASA 2026 will focus on the theme “From Policy to Prosperity: Scaling Digital Assets for Investment, Jobs & Economic Growth.” Attendees can use Thrilld to connect with one another, book meetings, check agendas and side events, and much more! Registration for the event is open.

Many state that 'your network is your networth'. OK... having a network is important, but you don't get there purely through unlimited connecting, we believe. Especially at events, where 'the magic' happens, finding that business "match" is a matter of timing, luck, good intentions, and a bit of strategy. We asked epic professionals, those who collectively attended 100s of events, how they approach networking. Read on for their tips on what to do and what not to...

In our latest EcstaSHE Spotlight, we spoke with Laura Suárez León, the co-founder and operations director at BlockCon Global, as well as the head of partnerships at SheCrypto and the Women in Bitcoin + Blockchain Fund. Laura has developed a Web3 career around turning high-stakes connections into actual partnerships, deal flow, and ecosystem growth. We asked about her take on competitive sports vs. business, on why the traditional conference model needs rethinking, and what changes she would like to see across the Web3 industry. Read on.

We’re thrilld to announce our media partnership with Watch out, Bitcoin! (WoB), a three-day Bitcoin-only event taking place in Madrid, Spain this October 2-4. Organised by Decentralized and the non-profit Watch out, Freedom! the event gathers the Bitcoin community in Spain each year for workshops, debate, and discussion on Bitcoin. Thanks to our partners, we can offer 1 ticket to Thrilld community members. Or, use the code THRILLD for a 10% discount code on all Normal and Running tickets. Read on to learn more...

We’re thrilld about our media partnership with BlockCon Punta Cana, taking place from 25-28 November at the Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort in the Dominican Republic. Bringing together leaders from Web3, digital assets, fintech, payments, iGaming, and regulation. BlockCon is a business retreat where real conversations take priority over crowded conference halls. Read on to learn what attendees can expect this November, and thanks to our partners, you can use code THRILLD5 for a discount at checkout. 

The Web3 fundraising landscape has changed pretty dramatically over the past year or two. Capital hasn’t entirely disappeared, but where and how it is being deployed most definitely has. Dollars continue to flow into the industry, but the market has shifted towards fewer, but significantly larger investment rounds, stronger institutional participation, and a laser focus on execution over hype. Not to forget about relationships. And AI. Click here to find our research and takeaways from our talk with several investors, execs, and fundraising professionals.

We’re thrilld to announce our networking collaboration with Indonesia Blockchain Week (IDBW) 2026, taking place from 12-13 August at the Jakarta International Convention Center. Bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, enterprises, builders, investors, and blockchain infrastructure providers, IDBW has grown into Southeast Asia’s leading institutional Web3 gathering.Thanks to the partnership, attendees can use Thrilld to connect with one another! Read on.

The Thrilld app will be used at the F3: Future Finance Forum, taking place on 25th September at Sofia Tech Park as part of Blockchain Week Bulgaria. Financial institutions, regulators, fintech leaders, and blockchain builders will convene in the capital of Bulgaria to essentially discuss how digital assets are reshaping the future of finance. Attendees can use Thrilld to connect with one another, book meetings, and more! And, thanks to the partnership, we are able to offer 1 ticket up for a giveaway, or one can also use our code THRILLD20 to get 20% off. 

We’re thrilld to share that Thrilld will be used at BlockStart Scotland, taking place on 25 September at Bridge Gardens, Glasgow. Returning after a successful debut in 2024 and as Scotland’s flagship frontier tech summit, the event portrays the people, companies and ideas that matter for the future of blockchain, AI, and digital assets more broadly. As the official networking app partner, attendees can use Thrilld to connect with one another before, during, and after the event.

Thrilld will be used during Bitcoin Poland, a new Bitcoin-only conference taking place October 5-6 at the Poznań Congress Center in said Polish city! Bringing together builders, investors, industry professionals and others (altogether more than 2,000 participants, 100 speakers, and 50 exhibitors and companies) the event connects the local Bitcoin ecosystem and those from across Central Europe. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer 5 tickets to the conference as well as the discount code, Thrilld. Read on to learn more…

In our latest edition of EcstaSHE Spotlights, we are excited to speak with Zuza Henshaw, a Web3 executive recruiter who has been connecting top talent with leading blockchain companies since 2021. From placing CEOs and other C-level execs to building G2M teams across sales, marketing, and partnerships, Zuza has developed a reputation for connecting companies with the talent they need to scale. And.. we love connecting!‍ We spoke with her about executive hiring, the state of the Web3 job market, and why great leadership is about far more than offering a competitive salary. Read on.

We're thrilld to share that one may network with Thrilld at ETHSofia 2026, taking place on 24th September at Sofia Tech Park! The flagship builder conference of Blockchain Week Bulgaria shall bring together devs, protocol teams, researchers, founders, and infrastructure providers from across Europe. As the official networking app partner, attendees can soon use the app to connect, scope out the agenda, book meetings and so on. Thanks to our partners, there's one ticket up for grabs... Or, you can use the code THRILLD20 for a discount on all tickets. Read on.

We’re thrilld share more about our close collaboration with Xablu Venture Studio, a global consultancy firm building ventures, products, and teams. From the end of Q1 2026, Xablu Venture Studio has been working alongside team Thrilld to accelerate the development of Thrilld Labs' various offerings. The collaboration comes in light of our new platform, Thrilld Events, the development of the Thrilld Networking App, as well as for the tech used in our company internally. Find out more about Xablu and the partnership here.

We’re thrilld to support Blockchain.RIO via an ecosystem partnership. Taking place on 12-13 August at ExpoRio in, indeed, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the event is bringing together leaders from Web3, financial institutions, governments, regulators, and digital asset infrastructure. Read on to learn what more attendees can expect in Rio this August and thanks to our partners, we have 5 complimentary tickets (Starter Passes) up for grabs. To be sure to attend, use code BRIO20THRILLDLABS for a discount instead! Find out more...

We’re thrilld to announce our community partnership with BTCHEL 2026, returning on September 25-26 at Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki, Finland. As the leading Bitcoin- focused conference in the Nordics, BTCHEL brings together builders, miners, developers, investors, and policymakers to explore Bitcoin’s role in shaping a decentralised future. And, thanks to our kind partners, we have 2 GA passes up for grabs, plus enjoy a 10% discount (use code: THRILLD] on tickets. Read on for more!

We’re thrilld about our partnership with European Blockchain Convention 12 (EBC12), taking place on September 16–17 in Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. EBC12 brings together institutions, allocators, infrastructure providers, policymakers, and builders from across Europe’s growing digital asset marketplace. Thanks to our partners, we had a giveaway for two passes (draw has closed). You can still use THRILL_15 for a discount at checkout. Read on for more.

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with Stablecon USA (our second collaboration!), happening in Washington DC, USA on September 9-11. The event connects professionals from across the digital finance industry, including... the builders actively developing programmable money, the regulators writing the rulebook, as well as the institutions bridging TradFi and DeFi. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer 1 ticket to the conference. Send us an email to enter the draw. Want to be sure to make it? Use code THR250 for a discount at checkout. Read on to learn more about Stablecon.

In this latest EcstaSHE interview, we spoke with Candice Teo, an executive PR and communications strategist with 20 years of experience building brands, narratives, and thought leadership across global markets. Since 2017, she has been at the forefront of Web3 PR and comms, operating across consulting and senior leadership in-house roles. Read on for Candice's thoughts on PR and AI, her business tips, and how Web2 best practices can help the longer-term positioning of the industry.

We’re thrilld to share more about Midwest Bitcoin Summit, a bitcoin-only conference taking place in Columbus, Ohio on September 23-24. Midwest Bitcoin Summit is expecting over 5,000 attendees, 100 speakers, and 100 exhibiting companies. From investors to devs, the event is open to anyone interested in learning more about bitcoin, the local ecosystem, and other collaboration and business opportunities. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer two business tickets to the conference. Read on to learn more about the event…

We’re thrilld to share that Thrilld will be used during Ethiopian Blockchain Week, taking place July 31 to August 1 in Addis Ababa. Returning after a successful inaugural edition, EBW is the leading blockchain and Web3 conference bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, traders, and other professionals to explore decentralised technologies in Ethiopia and across Africa. As the official networking app, attendees can use Thrilld to connect with other attendees before, during, and after the event. The event is inclusive and free to attend thanks to the various sponsors involved. Read on to learn about what’s planned in Addis Ababa…

The Nordic Blockchain Conference used Thrilld for the second year in a row in Stockholm, Sweden this past May 26-27. The Nordic Blockchain Conference (hereafter NBC) is one of the leading blockchain conferences in Northern Europe and the Nordics, already in its 8th edition. NBC is the flagship conference of the Nordic Blockchain Association, bringing together builders, investors, institutions, and policymakers, around three core themes: emerging technology, regulation & policy, and digital finance. Founder of Thrilld Labs, Alexandra Overgaag, was also present on-site as the event’s co-host. 

In this article, Aakansha from our team, based in South Korea herself, looks at the country’s crypto market through the lens of retail adoption, exchange-driven trading culture, and the national regulatory framework, the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. Curious about South Korea’s high rate of crypto participation, the dominant role of domestic exchanges, or the phenomenon of the Kimchi Premium? And what about listing pumps? Read on. 

In May 2026, VI3NNA Congress took place in Vienna, Austria, and used Thrilld as its official networking app provider, supporting connections, attendee communication and more. Several attendees have contacted us since, inquiring about using Thrilld for their dedicated industry and professional events, which is arguably a reinforcement of our belief that there is a product-market-fit here. 

We’re thrilld to share Thrilld is the networking app of Blockchain Bootcamp & Workforce Expo, taking place July 13-17 at Capitol Technology University in Maryland, USA. Bringing together policymakers, educators, regulators, founders, investors, developers, students, and enterprise leaders, the event explores how blockchain, AI, digital assets, and emerging technologies are shaping the future workforce and economy. Thrilld will be used as the official networking platform, and thanks to our partners, we can offer 2 complimentary tickets. Read on for more….

In our latest edition of EcstaSHE Spotlights, we're excited to speak with Christina Macedo. Christina is the co-founder of ACTIO, an entrepreneur, technology executive, and advocate for innovation with more than 15 years of experience across gaming, SaaS, payments, digital infrastructure, and blockchain. Having faced both the opportunities and complexities of entrepreneurship firsthand, Christina brings an interesting perspective on innovation, resilience, and founder protection. So, what led her from a legal background into technology and Web3, and what lessons did she learn? Read on….

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with Stablecoins Unblocked, a one-day conference exploring the global impact of stablecoins. Happening on July 1, 2026 at Clifford Chance, London, the event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for a full day of forward-looking discussions on the future of digital money. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer 5 complimentary! Or use the code Thrilld10 for a discount at checkout. Read on for more info…

We're thrilld to share that Thrilld Labs participated in S2 of the CryptoKnights TV show. The show, shot in Las Vegas just a few weeks ago, will air in the coming months on platforms including Amazon Prime. CryptoKnights brings together Web3 founders and Tier-1 investors. Thrilld Labs was selected as one of the few projects. Read on for more info about the show.

We’re thrilld to announce our media partnership with Web3Experts Brazil, a technical summit happening on June 26-28 in São Paulo, Brazil. Over three days, Web3Experts Brazil brings a program built around security and advanced tech. The event is designed for devs, software engineers, professionals working with blockchain, Web3 entrepreneurs, and others like students. Tickets are free! Read on to learn more about the event and why you should attend… 

We’re thrilld to announce a community partnership with Bitcoin Asia, taking place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center on August 27-28, 2026. Launched in 2024, Bitcoin Asia has since become one of the largest annual Bitcoin conferences in Asia, striving to bring the global Bitcoin community together and to grow collectively. The conference gathers global experts, policymakers, founders, startups, cultural creators, and builders to explore recent policy shifts, institutional moves, and capital investments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer the code “Thrilld10” for a 10% discount and we offer you the chance to win a General Admission ticket to Bitcoin Asia 2026. Read on for more info!

In our latest edition of EcstaSHE spotlights, we had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Peijs, Head of Communications and Marketing at Treasury and Co-Founder of Crypto Women Collective, a global initiative focused on advancing female leadership and participation in crypto. Through her work across institutional Bitcoin adoption, communications, and community-building, Laura is helping bridge traditional finance with the evolving digital asset economy. So, what drives Laura’s vision for a more inclusive crypto industry, and, crucially, what does she have to share about building in Web3? Read on…

We’re thrilld to announce our community partnership with Proof of Talk 2026, the well-known institutional digital assets gathering returning to the Louvre Palace in Paris on June 2-3. Proof of Talk, with a successful track record stemming from prior years, brings together founders, investors, policymakers, and financial infrastructure leaders and thus sits right at the intersection of Web3 and institutional capital as well as the future of global finance. Thanks to our partners, Thrilld community members can fill out the application for a complimentary ticket. Or use the code “THRILLD” at checkout. Read on for more info.

Thrilld Labs made the trip to Las Vegas for Bitcoin 2026 this April as a media partner. As the world’s largest Bitcoin conference, Bitcoin 2026 gathered over 5000 companies, 500 speakers in the industry, and the global Bitcoin ecosystem. From Bitcoin mining and building on Bitcoin to policy, AI, computing, culture, and even art… the event covered all verticals. Onsite, our team met with investors, partners, and others, and we left with new connections and new ideas about joining the US market… Read on to learn more about how the event went.

How does a Web3 project succeed? Or how does any decentralized platform grow its community? The answer to these questions traditionally circled back to the same thing: the token. At the same time, a fixation on token capital alone much overshadows something that’s less quantifiable but equally important, that is social capital. This paper argues that while token capital is important for projects, companies and communities, social capital is equally important for sustaining and developing these networks, and that they are not alternatives, but rather complements. Read on to find out why.

We’re thrilld to team up with Xablu Venture Studio, a global consultancy firm building ventures, products, and teams, and helping projects work towards their goals. From the end of Q1 2026, Xablu Venture Studio has been working alongside ourselves at to build and scale our two applications. The collaboration comes in light of our new dApp, Thrilld Events, and additional features as well as updates in the Thrilld Networking App, and finally for the software, tech, and platforms used in our company internally. Find out more about Xablu and the partnership here.

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with Stablecon EMEA, a stablecoin conference at the intersection of decentralized finance, economic policy, and global commerce. The event is taking place on May 19-20 in Amsterdam, where experts across fintech and crypto will gather to share insights on stablecoins and the digital payments industry, more broadly. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer 1 complimentary ticket to Thrilld community members. To enter the drawing, email us ASAP. Or use the code TRL200 for a discount. Read on to learn more about Stablecon EMEA…

We’re thrilld to collaborate with BlockchainX Istanbul, taking place May 15-16 at the Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center. Set right at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and gaming, the event brings together founders, enterprises, investors, and institutions to explore how emerging technologies are moving from experimentation into real-world use. Thanks to our kind partner, we can offer Thrilld community members two tickets for a giveaway. Read on for more!

We’re thrilld to share more about our community partnership with Unchained Summit 2026, taking place May 28-29 at the Furama Resort in Da Nang, Vietnam. One of Southeast Asia’s leading Web3 gatherings, the event brings together builders, investors, institutions, and policymakers to focus on one thing: real adoption and market development in digital assets. And, thanks to our forthcoming partners, we have 2 GA passes up for grabs. Read on for more!

We're thrilld to once again collaborate with Nordic Blockchain Conference, organized by Nordic Blockchain Association, taking place on 26–27 May in Epicenter Stockholm, right in the heart of Stockholm's innovation district. Returning for its 8th edition, NBC26 focuses on three core themes this year: emerging technology, regulation & policy, and digital finance. As the official networking app partner, attendees can use Thrilld to connect with one another before, during, and even after the event wraps up! Thanks to our partnership, we're also able to offer two complimentary tickets, and one can get access to discounted tickets too. Read on for more.

GM from Australia. In this article, we look at crypto adoption rates and usage cases in Australia, the introduction of an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin (AUDM), key events and communities, and the regulations and laws governing crypto in the country. We also turn to the rising adoption of cryptocurrencies through innovations in investment tools such as flexible pension systems, alongside broader engagement with blockchain-based assets–from tokenised assets and memecoins to increasing institutional participation and the expansion of crypto companies into the Australian market. Read the full article here.

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with the Non Fungible Conference Summit 2026, returning to Lisbon from June 4-6 as the world’s first Web3 pop-culture festival. After last year's sell-out with over 5,000 daily attendees, this year’s summit goes even bigger, bringing together artists, builders, and innovators to explore how Web3 is shaping culture, creativity, and digital ownership. Thanks to our dear partners, Thrilld community members can enter the giveaway for 2 GA tickets. Or, the first 20 individuals can access discounted tickets at 50%. Read on to learn more and for the discount code…

We’re thrilld to be collaborating with VI3NNA Congress, taking place this May from 19-20 in Vienna, bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, infrastructure providers, and others to discuss market adoption in Europe’s digital asset economy. Thrilld Labs will be providing the networking app, and thanks to the partnership, individuals can avail 10% off ticket prices via code THRILLLABS10INVITE (please note that purchases are subject to approval due to the invite-only nature of the event). Read on for more info!

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with Dutch Blockchain Week 2026, taking place from June 22-28 across the Netherlands with its flagship Summit happening at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. At DBW, attendees can look forward to one full week of networking, collaborating and building. Since its launch in 2019, DBW has brought together thousands of attendees, dozens of side events, and hundreds of speakers from the worlds of blockchain, digital assets, fintech, and Web3, and, thanks to the partnership, Thrilld community members can enter the draw for 2 tickets or use code ThrilldLabs15 for a discount. Read on to learn more.

As the Bitcoin Conference (April 27-29 2026, Las Vegas) continues to be organised as one of the largest global conferences in the industry, we sat down with Justin Doochin, Head of Events at BTC Inc., who shared a behind-the-scenes look at the Bitcoin Conference, covering growth, networking, sponsors, how to land top speakers and more. Read on for our chat, or watch the takeaway video!

We’re thrilld to share more about our media partnership with Consensus Miami 2026, taking place May 5-7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Blockchain”, Consensus brings together founders, developers, asset managers, policymakers, and global enterprises all under one umbrella. Thanks to our kind partners, you can use our code (THRILLD20) for a 20% discount. We’ll also be giving away 1 PRO ticket to our community. Read on for more.

In our latest EcstaSHE spotlight, we had the pleasure of speaking with Arikia Millikan, the founder & CEO of CTRL+X. Arikia is a journalist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She began her career in NYC as an editor at WIRED and later moved to Berlin to found CTRL+X, a media technology company bridging traditional media with Web3 technologies, and which ultimately seeks to decentralize the digital publishing industry. Read the full interview here, where Arikia gives her take on the space alongside her most valuable career tip…

We’re thrilld to collaborate with CODA 2026, taking place on May 20-21, 2026, in Porto. Focused on the evolving landscape of digital assets, the conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and builders exploring how blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies are shaping the digital economy. Building on our collaboration from last year, we’re glad to be engaged with CODA once again. Thanks to our kind partner, a limited amount of complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Read on for more info…..

We’re thrilld to partner once again with Blockchain Futurist Conference Toronto, Canada’s largest Web3 and AI conference, returning for its 9th edition this July 21-22 in Toronto. Taking place during the Canada Crypto Week alongside events like ETHWomen, the conference brings together founders, investors, and industry leaders to explore Web3, crypto and AI through futuristic experiences and networking opportunities. Thanks to our partner, you can now get your hands on a complimentary ticket, orrrr secure your spot using our code THRILLD25 for a 25% discount! Read on for more.

We’re thrilld to announce a community partnership with the Eve Wealth Summit, happening at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 20-22. The summit unites women and allies across crypto, welcoming everyone who is interested in building an inclusive financial future. Thanks to our dear partners, we can offer Thrilld community members two tickets for a giveaway to Eve Wealth Summit. Read on for more info!

The Thrilld Ambassadorship is an initiative for Web3 professionals from around the world to collaborate with us in a professional and mutually beneficial manner. We are looking for folks with some existing industry connections who are interested in helping us spread the word about the networking app and the events dApp. Read on to find out more.

We’re thrilld to announce a partnership with ETHCluj 2026, taking place this May 13-14 in the Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe, Cluj - Napoca, Romania. Built on the idea of Ethereum for Everyone, ETHCluj is a community-driven conference bringing together Web3 builders, devs, researchers, founders, and others. To make sure you don’t miss this amazing opportunity and thanks to the partnership, we’re offering Thrilld community members various amazing opportunities….Read on for more information!

We’re thrilld to announce that we are partnering with EthereumZuri.ch 2026, taking place on April 10 in Zürich, Switzerland, bringing together developers, researchers, founders, and community members from across the Ethereum ecosystem. What we love: the EthereumZuri.ch team is providing complimentary tickets (with a voluntary contribution)! Read on for more information.

In our latest edition of EcstaSHE spotlights, we are excited to speak with Emily Rose Dallara! Emily is a founder, former Web3 CMO, and a high-performance coach who now works with founders and leadership teams operating in high-pressure environments. Through her work as a somatic practitioner and advisor, Emily helps founders regulate their nervous system, increase their capacity to handle pressure, and build sustainable, high-performing businesses. What inspired Emily to focus on founder wellbeing, and what has she learned from more than a decade in Web3? Read on…. 

We’re thrilld to announce a partnership with the Crypto Assets Conference, a hybrid event happening on March 25 in Frankfurt, Germany at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. The conference is co-hosted by the Frankfurt School and Deutsche Börse Group, welcoming both decision-makers from the German and European financial industry, as well as representatives from regulatory authorities and politics alike. Topics cover digital assets, tokenization, market infrastructure, and more. There are free online tickets (and discounted on-site tickets) to CAC26! Read on to register…

On this International Women's Day, we're excited to say that EcstaSHE has grown to 100+ female Web3 professionals. Because networks (and action!) matter, we invite more builders, investors, founders, and devs to join the group. The goal is simple: to allow women in the space to find the right people, exchange opportunities and conduct deals, be it for funding, jobs, visibility or whatnot. Read on.

We’re thrilld to collaborate with UN:BLOCK, being held on April 1-2 in Riga, Latvia. Recognised widely as one of the Nothern Europe’s largest gatherings focused on blockchain and fintech, it brings together innovators, financial institutions, regulators, and tech leaders to explore how digital finance is evolving across the continent. Thanks to our partners, we’re giving away several tickets! And members of the Thrilld community can also access a 30% discount code. Read on for more info!

Digital Euro Conference being held on March 26, in Frankfurt am Main, is one of the leading gatherings focusing on the future of digital money such as CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized money. If you are curious about how the digital euro is and impacts payments, banking, and Europe’s financial infrastructure, this is the event for you (being held both in person and virtually). Thanks to our new collaboration, you can attend the conference virtually at no cost, or use our discount code to attend the in-person conference. Read on for more!

GM from the USA. While dominating the international arena in many areas, US crypto markets are no less of a menace. Indeed, in 2025, the US dollar remains the world’s largest fiat on-ramp, with over $2.4 trillion in total volume. But while crypto’s place in the US may look significant, for what purposes and in what capacity it is used for is still very much up in the air. To find out where this leads, our American team member, Kendall Brown, took a peek at crypto in the US, from mining operations, institutionalization, ETPs, and stablecoins to regulations and politics, lawsuits and prediction markets (and Web3 events!). Read on to see what she found...

We’re thrilld to announce that Thrilld Labs is once again a partner of Bitcoin 2026, taking place in Las Vegas from April 27-29 at The Venetian Resort. The event is one of the world’s largest gatherings of the Bitcoin industry, uniting developers, miners, founders, institutions, and everyday Bitcoiners. Thanks to our partnership, we’re giving away 3 PRO (!) tickets! You can also use our 10% discount code (ThrilldLabs10). Read on for more information.

We’re thrilld to announce a networking partnership with WAIB Summit Monaco, taking place on June 9th to 10th, 2026, at One Monte-Carlo, Place Du Casino, Monaco. The event showcases how tech, AI, and Web3 can be used with real businesses, finance, and creative industries. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer 2 tickets for a giveaway! Or use our discount code (THRILLD50). Read on for more information.

Security in Web3 is not solely a tech challenge. And despite AI, it is a human challenge. And it's imperfect. The experience of Thrilld Labs' team members taught us that many damaging mistakes in our Web3 space do not just derive from flawed code or omissions, but from flawed assumptions about how we interact or fail to interact with decentralised systems and with security risks more broadly. As social engineering and AI-driven attacks collide, security has become a question of judgment as much as underlying tech. Read on for our assessment on what’s actually putting users and builders at risk & how to fix it...

We’re thrilld to collaborate once again with Global Blockchain Show, this time taking place in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on June 29-30, 2026. Thanks to the partnership, we’re thrilld to offer two complimentary tickets to the Thrilld community. To enter the draw, send us an email at info@thrilldlabs.io with “GBS” in the subject line. We will pick the winners through a transparent process. Read on for more info!

We’re thrilld to announce a community partnership with Paris Blockchain Week, happening at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France on April 15-16. “Where Institutions and Digital Assets Finally Meet,” PBW brings together decision makers to talk adoption, market structure, custody, compliance and the role of blockchain inside larger financial institutions. And, thanks to the collaboration, we can offer several complimentary tickets to Thrilld community members. To enter the drawing, email us via contact form on the website. Read on to find out why PBW is the event to attend!

Meet Aakansha Yadav, who is now Business Development & Research Associate. Aakansha priorly participated in Thrilld Labs’ Traineeship Program in 2025, starting with a basic surface-level knowledge of Web3. Coming from a military background and having lived in many places, Aakansha is currently doing her undergraduate program in Business and International Studies at Ewha’s School of Business and Scranton College in Seoul, South Korea. She said: "what surprised and genuinely impressed me, was how welcoming and open the community has been. Everyone is so open to helping you out if you reach out to them". Read more about Aakansha and what she works on.

We’re thrilld to bring the news of our third consecutive partnership with TEAMZ WEB3/AI SUMMIT 2026, taking place on April 7–8 in Tokyo, Japan. The event will showcase how Web3 and AI are applied across businesses, finance, and creative industries, and blends talks, exhibitions, and networking with cultural performances. The Summit takes place at a quaint Japanese garden, Happo-en. Thanks to our partnership, we’ll be offering two complimentary tickets. Read on for more information.

We’re thrilld to share that Thrilld will be the official networking app of the Northern Ireland Blockchain Summit, taking place on 12 February 2026 at Queen’s University Belfast! The organiser, NI-Blockchain, is the infrastructure layer for growing on-chain future. It exists to connect students, founders, industry and investors into one coordinated, chain-neutral ecosystem, bridging academia with real-world Web3 opportunities. As part of the networking partnership, attendees can use Thrilld to connect with one another, find event info and more! And… you can join as well, since tickets are free of charge. Read on for more info!

GM from the Netherlands. A country known for tulips, canals, and one of the most digitally advanced economies in Europe. It is also Thrilld Labs’ home base. That begs the question: how exactly is the Netherlands approaching crypto and Web3 in 2026? From adoption to regulatory efforts, market participants, taxation, the ecosystem’s events as well as challenges… continue reading to know how crypto really works in the Netherlands.

We’re thrilld to announce a partnership with MoneroTopia, happening at the Huerto Roma Verde in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City on February 12-15th. Monerotopia comes from its roots in the Monero cryptocurrency community, where the event aims to give a taste of what a Monero-based utopia would feel like. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer 1 free GA ticket to Thrilld community members. To enter the draw, email us via the contact form on the website. Read on for more information about the event, Monero, and the space in Mexico City!

We’re thrilld to partner with Oasis Onchain, happening on January 31 in Nassau, The Bahamas. The event, organized by the Caribbean Blockchain Alliance, is an annual tech summit bringing together builders, founders, investors, and others focused on blockchain, consumer crypto, DeFi, AI, and other tech shaping emerging markets and the Global South. Thanks to our partners for their trust, we can give away two free tickets! Reach out to us via the contact form and to get your alpha ánd a tan.

Looking at 2026, we put together some thoughts from our female professional Web3 community at EcstaSHE by asking: What are your aspirations, and goals for crypto in 2026? And what may be changed for the better in the blockchain industry?

We’re thrilld to collaborate once again with Crypto Expo Europe, taking place in Bucharest, Romania on 1–2 March, 2026. CEE is an annual blockchain and crypto event that takes place across two days. This year explores taps into blockchain and tokenization, big tech, AI, and security in the context of global (and real) adoption in 2026 and later. Thanks to our dear partners, we can also give away 3 tickets! Read on for more info.

We’re thrilld to introduce Mehavarthini Ponsornam, who recently joined Thrilld Labs as a Business Development Trainee! Meha is from India, and is currently double majoring in NanoScience & Engineering and Creative Technology Management at the Underwood International College, Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. Meha is joining the Thrilld Labs team on the business side of things, yet is also developing her skills in coding. Read on for more info about our Traineeship and Meha's experience.

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with WallStreetBets Live (WBS), happening at the end of January, 28-30 in Miami, Florida, USA. “Where Degens Meet Davos,” so the saying goes, the event is for founders, builders, traders, and memers at the Miami Beach Convention Center Grand Ballroom. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer two GA tickets to Thrilld community members. To enter the draw, contact us asap since the event is already soon! Read on.

At Thrilld Labs we partner with 40+ Web3 events globally around the year. In this article, we’ve put together a list of some of the most influential crypto, blockchain, digital assets and Web3 conferences in 2026 (for convenience all put under the umbrella term "Web3"). Useful for budgeting, preventing overlap and planning, find a list of top events to attend in 2026, organized by region ánd chronologically.

In our latest edition of EcstaSHE Spotlights, we are excited to speak with Jillian Godsil! Jillian’s career spans across journalism, politics, advocacy, and blockchain leadership. She is also the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Blockleaders.io, as well as a writer for publications like The Street, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, and CityAM. What are Jillian's business learnings and why is she so driven? Read on...

We’re thrilld to collaborate with Indonesia Blockchain Week, happening in Jakarta on December 10-11th. Themed "Indonesia 4.0: AI, Blockchain, and Tokenized Solutions for Inclusive Growth,” IDBW highlights how regulation, technology, and capital are coming together to transform the region’s financial landscape.‍ And.. you can join too because we have several professional tickets for grabs. Contact us via the form on the website, or read on for more information, and join the draw!

We’re thrilld to partner with Next Block Expo happening in Warsaw on March 24-25, 2026. It is one of the largest crypto events in Central Eastern Europe, bringing founders, investors, and blockchain experts to Poland to talk the future of Web3. Thanks to our dear partners, we can also give away two free tickets! Simply send us an email by mid-January to enter the draw! Read on for more info, including about the pitch competition and special female initiatives...

Our BD & Research Associate, Aakansha Yadav (herself from India), found that despite the regulatory uncertainty, crypto is one of the country's most dynamic sectors. Indeed, one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies, India has much established itself as one of the major players in crypto adoption, Web3 innovation, and blockchain development. We say: GM India! Read on to find out what the space in India looks like...

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with BlockNaija, happening in Lagos, Nigeria on December 2nd. BlockNaija centers around Bitcoin’s scalable future, zkSYS and merge-mining, with the aim to grow Nigeria’s decentralised economy.

During Q1 2026, EcstaSHE will be powered by Masternode.one, a crypto market maker with its HQ in Amsterdam. Masternode.one will power Thrilld Labs’ female business community, EcstaSHE and will hereby spur female professionals in Web3 through networking avenues, online events, industry research, newsletters, and more. Read on to find out what Masternode.one is doing, why we are excited about their values, and what this all means for EcstaSHE.

We proudly collaborated with Bitcoin Amsterdam, one of Europe's most influential annual Bitcoin events.Thrilld Labs' CEO Alexandra Overgaag attended, allowing us to further engage with the international Bitcoin community. What we left with: new app ideas, reconnecting with investors, partners, and acquaintances (plus meeting some new ones, and some reflections on Bitcoin and the space’s future. Read on to find out how the event went.Read on for more.

Traditional Science is seriously confined by a hierarchy of knowledge and resources, which, paradoxically, hamper the originality, creativity, and innovation of research. Enters decentralised science. Via blockchain tech, barriers to and in science are removed, allowing researchers to bring about their own ideas and conceptualizations about the world via a range of tools, from DAOs to IP-NFTs. Read on for a new (research!) article, written by Team Thrilld...

In a partnership this Fall 2025, Cosmoverse adopted Thrilld as the official event networking platform from Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 in Split, Croatia. In the following case study, we take a look at how Thrilld fared in addressing the event’s networking opportunities, in what ways it succeeded, and also what we can change or learn for future partnerships. 

We’re thrilld to announce an official partnership with Blockchain Conference Brasil, coming to São Paulo on November 28-29. The conference gathers investors, brands, communities, and institutions to drive the crypto economy across Latin America. We offer 2 free tickets. To enter the draw, email us via the contact form, or join our TG ( Thrilld Labs | Official ) and let admins know. Winners will be selected on a first come-first-served basis (upon confirmation of attendance).

Lejla Muratcaus Blahojevic is the Head of Growth Marketing & Partnerships at BeInCrypto, one of the world’s leading crypto news and education platforms. With over a decade of experience in Web3, she has become one of the most influential crypto voices in the Balkan region. EcstaSHE spoke with her. Lejla noted, "Web3 still needs more women who speak up, build confidently, and bring a different kind of perspective. I wish I had known sooner that confidence doesn’t come before action, it comes from it". Read on for more!

In September 2025, ETHSofia took place in Sofia, Bulgaria and used Thrilld as its official networking app. In this case study, we evaluate the impact of Thrilld on the event, sharing insights on what went well, alongside the challenges and solutions to consider for future networking partnerships. One takeaway: we came to the realisation that the app can serve the very purpose of gathering attendees’ questions for on-stage speakers! Read on for more & for some pictures.

At Thrilld Labs, we realise how important market makers are for the functioning of the crypto space, as well as for many Web3 projects and individual buyers and sellers. So let's look into what market makers are and how they operate. This article provides an overview of the two general types of market makers, as well as how they have evolved over time and carry out operations. The article also explains why market makers are vital players when trading in crypto, launching a token, and what to look for (or to avoid!). Read on to learn more about the unknown unknowns of market makers in the crypto space…

Thrilld Labs will pitch at SiGMA Europe held in Rome, Italy on November 6th. Selected as one of five other top start-ups by a panel of expert judges, Thrilld Labs’s CEO, Alexandra Overgaag, will share more about Thrilld Labs' roadmap, fundraising goals, and other new offerings in the works. We welcome investors to get in touch about joining our extended pre-seed. Read on for more...

The Cardano Summit 2025 will convene an international audience of enterprises, entrepreneurs, developers, regulators and Cardano community members. Leaders from Mastercard, Orange Business, Volvo and Women in Tech will be among those headlining at the 2025 Cardano Summit in Berlin this November. Other confirmed speakers include senior figures from the United Nations and Boston Consulting Group, as well as global investor Tim Draper. Read on for more info.

We’re thrilld to announce a media partnership with Bitcoin MENA, taking place in Abu Dhabi on December 8-9. This year comes after Bitcoin MENA’s debut in 2024, uniting Bitcoiners across the globe to talk business, innovation, and digital technologies. Thanks to our partners, we can offer three tickets to Thrilld community members to Bitcoin MENA. To enter the draw, read on!

In this EcstaSHE Spotlight, we're excited to feature Kara Howard, the co-founder of SI<3> and initiator of Si Her DAO. For the past twelve years, she has been developing her skills as an ecosystem builder - creating the likes of education platforms, and partnerships and networks. Kara is a passionate supporter of inclusive teams and communities, and is focused on building accessible platforms and programs to power the next wave of Web3 adoption. Read on for her thoughts on the space...

We're thrilld that Aakansha has joined our Traineeship Program as a Business Development Trainee. Aakansha is currently doing her undergraduate program in Business and International Studies at Ewha’s School of Business and Scranton College in Seoul, South Korea. With her research skills, she has worked on many hands-on projects for organisations. At Thrilld Labs, Aakansha will mainly work on research and business development and she’ll discover what it is like to grow in “the space”. Read through to get the full gist on Aakansha's reasons for joining Web3...

Meet Luciano Ricci, who is now our Quality Assurance and Community Associate. Luciano priorly participated in Thrilld Labs’ Traineeship Program and has been exploring the crypto and Web3 space since 2021. Luciano, who lives in Italy and is half Russian, said: "At first, like many, I came for the hype. But I stayed for the tech, the community, and the potential to change how we interact online". Read on and find out more him and his work at Thrilld...

We’re thrilld to announce an official networking partnership with Cosmoverse 2025, happening in Split, Croatia from Oct. 30 - Nov. 1. Operating since 2021, Cosmoverse is the largest community-run event for the Cosmos ecosystem. Our team will be attending and thanks to our partners, we can also offer two tickets to Thrilld community members. Read on for more!

GM from Morocco! While crypto has been officially banned since 2017, there is now mainly a lack of updated legislation. Meanwhile, adoption in Morocco is growing and crypto and blockchain are being used as practical solutions to problems in banking, payments, or supply chains. Mehdi Sardaoui, a professional in money transfer and digital payment solutions who has worked in Morocco and France, told us: “there’s real momentum building around use cases beyond crypto". Read on for the space in Morocco, its events, adoption, and more!

Public speaking, arguably, is both a craft and a performance. Whether hosting a high-profile event or moderating a niche industry panel, success depends on far more than simply getting through the slides, or though the day.. What does engagement look like, rather? That connection with the audience, adapting to unexpected circumstances, and creating moments that resonate and make people smile and nod. In a recent EcstaSHE live event, we explored how MCs and KOLs turn technological talks into human connections. Interesting? Yes. Read on to find out more.

We’re thrilld to announce a partnership with Global Blockchain Show (GBS) 2025, taking place in Abu Dhabi, on December 10-11. Organised by VAP Group (flagship events include alongside GBS also the Global Games Show and Global AI Show), the conference tips its toes into AI and blockchain, the decentralised economy, real-world applications and much more. Thanks to our partner, we can offer 2 complimentary tickets to the event. Read on for more info.

In this EcstaSHE Spotlight, we feature the one and only Dr. Lisa Cameron, an authority in Web3 who is also a past member of the UK Parliament and who has led initiatives such as the House of Commons’ first Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group. Currently, Dr. Cameron is leading the Digital Assets Global Forum and the UKUS Crypto Alliance. Read on for her insights on the law + Web3 space as well as female empowerment....

We’re thrilld to collaborate with the one and only Bitcoin Amsterdam, happening on Nov 13-14 at the SugarFactory in the capital of the Netherlands, one of Thrilld Labs' homebases. Thanks to the partnership, we can offer several free tickets to Thrilld community members. Read on for more info!

We're thrilld to collaborate with ETH Bishkek 2025, which shall take place on 24-26 October 2025 in the largest IT space in the country, located in its very capital. In commemoration of Ethereum's 10th anniversary, the gathering brings together builders, devs and Web3 enthusiasts in Central Asia on all things Ethereum. And.. they can use Thrilld to find eachtother! Read on for more info...