The First Ever Ethos Summit

Saturday April 14th, 2018 was hands down one for the books. It was not only the day Beyonce took over Coachella but it also marks the very same day our beloved team held our first ever Ethos Summit. Beyonce couldn’t wait to hit the stage after a year on mat leave and we couldn’t wait to share our vision in-person and via live stream! Who could ask for a more perfect alignment of groundbreaking events?

But in case you missed it (aka what were you thinking?!), we’ve put together this nifty recap of the Ethos Summit for your enjoyment.

One of the most exciting elements of the Summit was that some our team members were able to connect in person for the very first time. Countless hours, days and months of virtual team meetings courtesy of video hangouts, screen shares and on Slack channels finally came together to real life fruition in Providence, Rhode Island.

To kick off the live talks, we first welcomed to the stage our fearless leader Shingo Lavine. His keynote mapped out the origins of crypto and went on to explain how Ethos will launch a blockchain platform that will truly be open, safe and fair for everyone. In doing so, even crypto newbies would understand the motivation to build a distributed ledger in a personal device.

Shingo also highlighted the Ethos commitment to nurturing communities through education – a key missing ingredient to decentralizing crypto and bringing it to a wider audience.

It became obvious that the positivity that fuels the Ethos movement has reached contagion-level momentum. The Summit was an opportunity to meet international community members from far and wide. We shook hands and chatted with attendees from Poland, Venezuela, Japan and beyond. Each guest had a story or use case to share, emphasizing the need to create a decentralized financial ecosystem.

Some of the Ethos team also took the stage, delighted to offer an inside scoop on the vibrant Ethos work culture – as well as addressing the ever-present anticipation around, what is now known as, #WhenWallet.

The team examined the processes involved with bringing such a complex system and breaking it down into beautiful, usable pieces for the everyday user.

Some of the Summit attendees even had the opportunity to take the latest version of the app for a test drive! Pro-Tip: On the off chance you haven’t already, you probably want to pre-register for our Universal Wallet.

“It’s not just about how can I send and receive. Everything is an ecosystem and we’ve built an amazing runway with a laser focus vision. The wallet is just the beginning.” KDP #universalwallet #ethossummit #cryptocurrency — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

"#Blockchain isn't mystical, it's a bunch of patterns we're all familiar with, glued together in a new way with new technology– That's the revolutionary part. And it's only truly revolutionary if it's safe and usable for every user." – Maurice Herlihy #ethos #ethossummit — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

We've been developing a platform that supports the critical aspects of a capital market system in the #neweconomy. Learn more about #blockchain #finance and see why we're building a more inclusive financial ecosystem https://t.co/1bzzpPhYJ2 — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

"People deserve professionalism, access to everyone on the project, and careful thoughtful answers to their questions. As we grow, I don't see this changing. No matter how big we get." – Stephen Corliss @BQXStephen #Ethos #community #cryptocommunity — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

Later in the day we caught up with Blockchain and Smart Contract Technology expert Maurice Herlihy who demystified blockchain technology by exploring ICOs, self-custody and mining. Maurice was followed by a virtual visit from our Chief Investment Officer Vishal Karir who hung a light on correlations, diversifications and trends.

Maybe we should clarify what #FUD is (and why we remain focused on our vision). Here's a little primer: "A Crypto Wild West – The Good, The Bad and the Fudly" https://t.co/uuLLfeu6bH pic.twitter.com/gIxMuXZ9gn — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

What sets us apart from the other #blockchain platforms? Check out our core values that are rooted in customer control, reducing costs and introducing users to a diverse set of investment opportunities. https://t.co/uujlvCC9TK pic.twitter.com/aPVc6jIvi7 — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

The last panel of the day discusses making the future for everyone, what that means for our team, and what they envision the future holding. 🚀#ToTheMoon #ethossummit #cryptocurrency pic.twitter.com/7lJxDzsGxP — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

From top to bottom, the first ever Ethos Summit was a massive hit. We are so pleased with the level of engagement and curiosity of our community and the crypto industry at large.

Don't be sad it’s over, be glad it’s always happening! If you want to keep up with our progress on the UW and everything else Ethos-related, visit our Trello board! https://t.co/W9iDQxhTwI pic.twitter.com/nQBGtwAkZC — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

And that's a wrap! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who's tuned in, tweeted, messaged us, etc. We love you all and couldn't do it without you!! -💚 @Ethos_io pic.twitter.com/yIdToPlg7p — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 14, 2018

Sunday after the summit… back to work!! Team working all hours to get the UW out ASAP to all of you. #EthosSummit #Ethos #UniversalWallet pic.twitter.com/vE0BLyrwHp — Ethos.io (@Ethos_io) April 15, 2018

We look forward to the many questions and conversations yet to come, so in the meantime (what are you waiting for?!) here are ways to keep up to date and in touch with us:

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