The 5th edition of Paris Blockchain Week, the leading international conference dedicated to blockchain and Web3 and Europe's largest gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and experts from around the world, has reached its conclusion.

This year's event attracted a record number of more than 9,000 attendees and over 500 speakers including prominent names such as Richard Teng (CEO of Binance), Denelle Dixon (CEO & Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation), Jeremy Allaire (Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Circle), Tim Draper (Founder and Managing Partner at Draper Associates, DFJ and Draper Venture Network), Davidi Marcus (CEO & Co-Founder of Lightspark), Jan Van Eck (CEO of Van Eck), Brad Garlinghouse (CEO of Ripple), Silvio Micali (Founder of Algorand), and many other influential figures in the industry.

The hugely successful Paris Blockchain Week demonstrated the rapid progress and maturity of numerous sectors in Web3, covering distinct areas such as Open Finance, Tech Builders, Corporate Web3, Public Policy, and Enterprise Blockchain.

The event welcomed Marina Ferrari, French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, who commented: "If the Paris Blockchain Week has become an unmissable event in Europe - and beyond - for the Web3 sector, it is obviously thanks to its organizers who bring together every year, in the heart of our capital, the best players in the crypto ecosystem and its future nuggets."

The conference showcased the impressive traction and innovation happening in the Web3 space. Attendees had the opportunity to witness first-hand the groundbreaking developments, cutting-edge technologies, and disruptive business models that are reshaping various industries through the power of blockchain and decentralized systems.

Paris Blockchain Week served as a platform for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, developers, and enthusiasts to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and explore the boundless potential of Web3. The event's success underscores the growing interest and adoption of blockchain technology worldwide, as well as the significant advancements being made in areas such as decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse applications, and more.

With its diverse range of speakers, insightful panel discussions, and immersive exhibitions, Paris Blockchain Week solidified its position as a premier destination for exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of Web3.