About a thousand cryptocurrency enthusiasts attended ‘Bit in Rio by 2GO Fintech’ last Saturday (26). The event focused on cryptocurrencies, blockchain and Web3 in general, with panels and lectures given by some of the greatest experts in the sector from all over Brazil. It was 10 hours of lots of crypto content and networking. Promoted by Hathi Estúdios, the BitNada channel and CriptoFácil, Bit in Rio brought together representatives of major digital asset companies in Brazil. They debated some of the hottest topics in the business including, for example, the FTX meltdown, the present and future of NFTs, digital assets and sports, regulation, the DeFi revolution, play-to-earn and much more.
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First edition of Bit in Rio
According to Paulo Aragão, co-founder of CriptoFácil and host of the BitCast podcast, this first edition of Bit In Rio was a success: “It was not easy to produce an event for about a thousand people during this bear market. But it is very rewarding to see the evolution of the market. In 2019 we held an event for 300 people and now for a thousand. Moreover, even in the ‘crypto winter’ companies were presenting solutions and launching products. I’m sure this was just the beginning of the Bit in Rio story.” This edition of Bit In Rio had 2GO Fintech as the main sponsor. In addition, it had the support of the companies Biscoint, BitPreço, KriptoBR, Fort Exchange, BitWage, Bitget, CriptoPlanet, CriptoSelect, CervejaVerso, Probit Global, SmartPay and Upland, in addition to the portals CriptoFácil, Cointelegraph and Bitnoticias. As highlighted by Henrique Giron, from Hathi Estúdios, the event was important to show two movements: “Even in a scenario of negative news, people’s interest in this universe continues, given the number of new visitors we had at the fair. In addition, the movement of crypto companies to unite the traditional banking market in an attempt to deliver a more complete experience to the end user, proved to be a path of no return”, he highlighted. Whoever agrees with Giron is Felipe Escudero, from the BitNada channel: “Organizing and participating in Bit in Rio was wonderful. Even in this marked bear market, with several companies insolvent and in the process of bankruptcy, we managed to unite the crypto community in Brazil. And this union is important for the ‘reconstruction’ of this market, aiming at the next bull run. We receive participants from virtually every state in Brazil and from all over the world. The feeling is proud of what we are building, and longing! After all, the event ended with a taste of wanting more.”
Bit in Rio sponsors release news
In addition to two plenary sessions with lectures and panels with crypto experts, the second edition of CervejaVerso was also launched at Bit In Rio. It is the first collectible Brazilian beer, with exclusive labels, NFTs and inspired by cryptocurrencies, conceived by Paulo Aragão and Rafael Steinfeld, entrepreneur and lawyer in the field of crypto assets. According to Aragão and the creators of the beer, the new “HODL” label aims to reinforce the long-term strategy of “holding” (buying and holding) Bitcoins, especially in bear markets, such as the current one. Also during the event, 2GO Fintech presented solutions that encompass not only the crypto market, but also the traditional sector. The company launched a debit card at the event, which will allow you to use cryptocurrencies to make payments and make withdrawals. Also present at the event was SmartPay, a solution that allows conversion from USDT to Reais, payments via Pix and withdrawals at over 24,000 ATMs on the Banco24Horas network throughout Brazil. Another exchange present at the event was Bitget. The brokerage officially opened its operations in Brazil and started accepting deposits in reais through Pix. Starting this week, users will also be able to make withdrawals in Brazilian currency for free.
New crypto products and services
Meanwhile, ProBit Global unveiled its recently launched Learn & Earn program at the event. With it, users learn about cryptocurrencies, take quizzes after lessons and, as a result, earn crypto. In addition, the exchange announced an airdrop for new users of the platform, in partnership with the Fidelis token. 700,000 FDLS tokens were distributed to participants who created an account at the event. Another sponsor with news was BityBank, the union of BitPreço and Biscoint. The new cryptobank will bring together several services in a single account, thus contributing to the adoption of digital assets. KriptoBR, also present at the event, reinforced the importance of events like Bit in Rio to increase people’s knowledge about security and crypto: “Unfortunately, many people start looking for information or decide to use a hardwallet after events like FTX . Therefore, it is important to constantly educate users through events so that they are aware and know the care needed to have cryptocurrencies in their possession”, said Jefferson Rondolfo, from KriptoBR, the largest hardware wallet reseller in the world.
UFC fighter gloves giveaway
Also as a result of the event, CriptoFácil is giving away on its Instagram profile, in partnership with Bitwage, a pair of gloves autographed by Matheus Nicolau, from UFC. The athlete, who is the first in Brazil to receive a salary in cryptocurrencies, will represent the country in another UFC event next Saturday. Find out how to participate here. Read also: The world’s largest asset manager reveals that it invested BRL 125 million in FTX before the collapse “coming soon”
