Hey YBC community, blockchain buffs, and aspiring crypto researchers!

Listen up…we have some exciting news for the state of blockchain and updates about ongoing opportunities that you can participate in.

First things first, follow our socials to stay up to date. We strive to connect our community, and also be a quality resource for you whether you need connections to other students, researcher opportunities, or exposure into the industry. All things crypto and blockchain, we got you covered.

Join our Discord (sign up link) to engage with Yale’s web3 community. P.S. We’ll be doing exclusive giveaways (e.g. hoodies, t-shirts, gift cards) and posting job opportunities throughout the year for our Discord members.

Upcoming Events

The Future of the Art Market

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Marc Glimcher, the world’s leading art gallerist and CEO of Pace Gallery, as he speaks with Yale SOM Professor Magnus Resch about the future of the art market. In this insightful discussion, Marc and Magnus will explore how the art market operates, strategies for investing in art, and how emerging artists can secure gallery representation. They will also delve into the future of the industry, examining the impact of new technologies like blockchain on the art world.

Date/Time: November 15, 1:30-3:00PM

Register: The Future of the Art Market: Marc Glimcher in Conversation with Magnus Resch · Luma

Student Opportunities

OMNI Network Symposium

Interested students, please reach on our YBC Discord to join a project or receive some guidance from the board members.

1) Student Group Chat: https://t.me/+YGm_OYN-1fcxM2Ux

2) General Group Chat (with Omni + partners): https://t.me/+X8ANpaXPRdhiZDUx

Be Part of Yale’s Annual Blockchain Conference!

Calling all students! YBC is ramping up for our annual blockchain conference, and we want YOU on our planning committee This is your chance to help shape the 2025 Yale Blockchain Conference, working alongside industry leaders and experts to make this event unforgettable.

Why Join? Our past conference included speakers from the SEC, a16z, Dragonfly, DCG, Paradigm and many other notable companies/firms. This is your chance to interact directly with leading founders, investors and innovators of the web3 industry.

👉 Apply Here

Yale Founder Survey

Join the YBC Network! Are you a Yale founder with a project in the blockchain space? We want to connect you with investors, mentors, resources, talent, and like-minded innovators! Add your project to the YBC network below.

👉 Form Here

Crypto News You Should Know

Bitcoin reaches all time high, now surpasses 80k and why you should be excited for crypto’s future 👀

Opensea: The world's largest NFT marketplace, has recently announced a major overhaul of its platform. Here are the key points: X.com

State of Crypto 2024 - a16z crypto: Swing State Data, Stablecoins, Where building is occurring, AI, etc.

TL;DR of the a16z State of Crypto Report 2024:

Andreessen Horowitz’s 2024 State of Crypto Report highlights record highs in crypto activity, infrastructure improvements, and emerging intersections between crypto and AI. Key takeaways include:

1. Record Usage: Crypto usage is at an all-time high with 220 million monthly active addresses, driven largely by Solana.

2. Political Impact: Crypto has become a prominent U.S. election issue, especially in swing states.

3. Stablecoins’ Success: Stablecoins have achieved product-market fit, surpassing traditional payments like Visa in transaction volume.

4. Infrastructure Growth: Scaling advancements like Ethereum Layer 2 solutions and zero-knowledge proofs have reduced transaction costs significantly.

5. DeFi’s Expansion: DeFi remains popular, with $169 billion locked in protocols and strong growth in staking and lending.

6. AI Collaboration: Crypto is tackling AI’s challenges, with projects democratizing AI compute and ensuring digital authenticity.

7. New Applications: Scalable infrastructure has opened doors for new on-chain apps, from low-cost NFTs to social networks and gaming.

Additionally, a new “Builder Energy” dashboard provides insights into developer trends, showing Solana and Base gaining traction, with Ethereum still leading in developer interest.