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Consensus 2024 Heats Up: Day 2’s Top Panels Offer Politics, Privacy, and a Metaverse Brawl!

Day 2 of Consensus 2024 promises to be just as electrifying as the first, with a lineup of panels that tackle some of the most talked-about issues in the crypto and blockchain space. Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, here are the top sessions you won’t want to miss:

The Intersection of Politics and Crypto:

  • RFK Jr. Takes Center Stage: A major highlight is the much-anticipated discussion with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (5:15 PM CDT, Mainstage). This conversation promises to be a fascinating exploration of Bitcoin’s role in fostering liberty, self-custody, and perhaps even Kennedy’s path to the White House.

Data Privacy: A Fight for Our Future:

  • Taking Back Control: Another hot-button topic takes center stage in “Our Biggest Fight: Taking Charge of our Data, Our Lives, Our Society” (3:00 PM CDT, Mainstage). This panel delves into data privacy concerns and how decentralized technology can empower individuals to reclaim control of their information.

Crypto in the Campaign Spotlight:

  • Crypto Entrepreneur Turned Political Insurgent: With the Ohio Senate race shaping up to be a major battleground for the crypto industry, Bernie Moreno, a Republican challenger and blockchain startup founder, takes the Money Reimagined Stage at 3:20 PM CDT. Expect to hear insights on comprehensive crypto legislation and the challenges currently faced by the industry.

A Unique Metaverse Showdown (Ticketed Event):

  • Beyond Panels and Networking: Looking for something a little different? Consensus offers a unique ticketed event: Karate Combat (7:00 PM CDT, Ballroom A). Here, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland laces up his gloves for a fight against Web3 Breakfast Club founder Justin Custardo. The proceeds could potentially help McFarland settle his outstanding debts.

This is just a glimpse into the excitement brewing at Consensus 2024! Stay tuned for updates on other captivating panels, workshops, and events that will continue to shape the conversation around cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and its impact on the world.

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Vaibhavv Ali
Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

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