Having helped build up the NYC Bitcoin community since 2012 and launched the Bitcoin NYC Fair. We wan't to take on building out the Monero community here in NYC. This is our first Wall Street kick off event for Monero.



Come learn and share knowledge with other like minded crypto enthusiasts.



- Presentation #1 (20 min): An Intro to Monero for newcomers

- Presentation #2 (20 min): Upcoming Monero Developments and Latest News

- Break out to individual topics and socialize



We are always looking for speakers! Submit your suggestions below. Space Rental, Snacks, and Drinks sponsored by xCubicle. Other sponsors are welcome to pitch in to help on costs.



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**Monero dev updates + news**



- March 2018 update coming. Subaddresses / Multi-sig / light wallet / lower default fee



- ASIC resistant POW changes on purpose to screw manufacturers

https://www.ccn.com/monero-declares-war-asic-manufacturers/



- News sites will be crypto mining to eliminate paywalls. Salon

https://www.coindesk.com/salon-offers-users-choice-between-ads-and-mining-monero/



- Rise of monero malware on android devices

https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/12/cryptocurrency-mining-site-hijacked-millions-of-android-phones/



- Monero focused Botnets

https://www.coindesk.com/botnet-infects-half-million-servers-mine-thousands-monero/



**2018 Predictions:**

- More Sites will switch to monero mining vs ads.

- More darkweb sites take monero exclusively

- Governments will look more into Monero as a threat.

- North korea or some other sanctioned country will reveal to be holding XMR.

- More? Share your thoughts...