Consensus
Coverage of Consensus in the Nexus archive.
- Consensus panelists explain why Perp DEXes remain a tough sell for institutional investors
Consensus panelists discuss the challenges of selling Perp DEXes to institutional investors, citing various concerns and limitations. Institutional investors remain hesitant due to risks and complexities. The market faces difficulties in gaining traction.
- Tom Lee said at Consensus this week that if BTC closes May above $76K, the bear market is over. It's at $82K right now. He also said half the world's biggest banks will be crypto-native in 10 years. Curious what people think about that.
Tom Lee predicts the bear market for Bitcoin is over if it closes May above $76K, and believes half of the world's biggest banks will be crypto-native in 10 years. Currently, Bitcoin is at $82K. Tom Lee made these statements at Consensus.
- Bitcoin treasury firms outline $3 trillion opportunity in BTC-backed digital credit at Consensus
Bitcoin treasury firms presented a $3 trillion opportunity in BTC-backed digital credit at Consensus, highlighting the potential for growth in the industry. The presentation outlined the benefits and possibilities of using Bitcoin as a backing for digital credit. This opportunity could lead to significant investments and developments in the field.
- Memecoin trades carry rare 'seven-leg' parlay odds, BONK's Nom says at Consensus
Memecoin trades have rare seven-leg parlay odds according to BONK's Nom at Consensus, indicating unusual market activity. This event is related to cryptocurrency trading and its associated risks. The statement was made in a conference setting, likely discussing financial markets and trends.
- Consensus went from Easter egg hunts and arcade games to $82k Bitcoin and institutional panels
The Consensus conference has evolved from a community-driven event to a more institutional and financially focused gathering, with Bitcoin reaching $82k and ETF inflows hitting $1.97 billion in April. The conference now features discussions on AI utility narratives and tokenized real-world assets. The shift has led to mixed feelings about the direction of the space.
- Is agave good for solana?
The article discusses multiple technical issues and fixes in the Agave project (related to Solana's consensus and rewards), including reward-processing bugs, premature leader timeout logic, and validator liveness problems. These updates aim to improve correctness, performance, and reward accounting for Solana validators.
- Solana Accelerate USA - Solana's Big Week in America | Tuesday, May 5 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM EDT - Miami Beach Convention Center
Solana is hosting 'Accelerate USA' in Miami on May 5, 2025, alongside Consensus, highlighting its growth in stablecoins, DeFi, and institutional adoption. The event follows a year of significant milestones, including surpassing Ethereum in USDC volume and launching US spot SOL ETFs.