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Patrick Camuso is a CPA and the Founder of Camuso CPA, an industry-leading firm working closely with cryptocurrency investors and web3 businesses that was among the first CPA firms to specialize in crypto taxes back in 2016. As a pioneer in the field, Camuso CPA was also the first firm to accept cryptocurrency as payment, setting a forward-thinking example in the accounting profession. Patrick is the host of The Financial Frontier podcast, where he explores the latest trends in crypto, tax, and finance. He also runs the Digital Asset Digest, a newsletter delivering insights on blockchain, digital assets, and tax compliance. Patrick is also the author of Navigating the NFT Sales Tax Maze, Wayfair 2.0 for Web 3.0, an essential resource for navigating sales tax in the digital asset space In addition to his publications, Patrick frequently produces content across his channels and teaches CPE events, courses, and training sessions alongside other industry professionals. Patrick Camuso, CPACamuso CPACamusoCPA.comPatrick.camuso@camusocpa.com Office: 704-249-3179

Dr. Karl Huber is the co-founder of Quai Network, a new Layer 1 network of blockchains that scales to handle all human commerce while maintaining true decentralization. Dr. K’s vision for a trustless decentralized replacement for money began in 2018 with a National Science Foundation Research Grant. Dr. K has a PhD in engineering, formerly worked at ConsenSys, and has been active in crypto since 2012. He has authored or co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and papers and has contributed to many ground-breaking developments in the crypto space.

Dr. Karl Huber is the co-founder of Quai Network, a new Layer 1 network of blockchains that scales to handle all human commerce while maintaining true decentralization. Dr. K’s vision for a trustless decentralized replacement for money began in 2018 with a National Science Foundation Research Grant. Dr. K has a PhD in engineering, formerly worked at ConsenSys, and has been active in crypto since 2012. He has authored or co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and papers and has contributed to many ground-breaking developments in the crypto space.

"Daniel Anthony leads Developer Relations at ZKcandy - a mobile-first Ethereum Layer-2 gaming chain. As a former journalist, Daniel has immersed himself in the many aspects of web3 from decentralised storage to censorship-resistant publishing. Today, his role at ZKcandy is bolstered by being an avid gamer in his spare time, resonating with the gripes of today’s gamers and game developers to build an ecosystem that is engineered to scale web3 gaming for the masses.ZKcandy emerged from a groundbreaking collaboration between ZKsync and the award-winning game studio iCandy Interactive. It's the first gaming-centric L2 in the ZKsync Elastic Chain ecosystem, aiming to enhance the gaming experience with a very fast network and low gas fees using roll-up technology and a strong market-driven gaming ecosystem.iCandy Interactive is an ASX-listed game developer with over 300 mobile game titles and 400M+ downloads. As the largest game developer in Southeast Asia and Australia, iCandy is supported by a strong network of strategic shareholders, including Animoca Brands, Fatfish Group, Baidu, Singtel, SK Square, AIS, IncubateFund, as well as several Australian and international funds. Their clientele includes industry giants such as Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog, Square Enix, Blizzard Activision and many more."

"Daniel Anthony leads Developer Relations at ZKcandy - a mobile-first Ethereum Layer-2 gaming chain. As a former journalist, Daniel has immersed himself in the many aspects of web3 from decentralised storage to censorship-resistant publishing. Today, his role at ZKcandy is bolstered by being an avid gamer in his spare time, resonating with the gripes of today’s gamers and game developers to build an ecosystem that is engineered to scale web3 gaming for the masses.ZKcandy emerged from a groundbreaking collaboration between ZKsync and the award-winning game studio iCandy Interactive. It's the first gaming-centric L2 in the ZKsync Elastic Chain ecosystem, aiming to enhance the gaming experience with a very fast network and low gas fees using roll-up technology and a strong market-driven gaming ecosystem.iCandy Interactive is an ASX-listed game developer with over 300 mobile game titles and 400M+ downloads. As the largest game developer in Southeast Asia and Australia, iCandy is supported by a strong network of strategic shareholders, including Animoca Brands, Fatfish Group, Baidu, Singtel, SK Square, AIS, IncubateFund, as well as several Australian and international funds. Their clientele includes industry giants such as Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog, Square Enix, Blizzard Activision and many more."

Kyle Reidhead, Co-owner and Head of Research at Milk Road, dives into the dynamic world of cryptocurrency. He shares his unique journey from kinesiology to crypto media, providing insights on empowering retail investors. The discussion emphasizes a bullish macroeconomic outlook for the U.S. crypto market despite short-term volatility, driven by stable coins and innovative technologies. Kyle also examines the integration of decentralized finance into traditional platforms, highlighting its potential to reshape the financial landscape.

Kyle Reidhead is Co-Owner & Head of Research at Milk Road, a leading crypto investing media company and Founder of Impact3, a crypto-native marketing agency helping top protocols and brands in crypto grow.

Ian EstradaProduct builder by trade, memecoin and stablecoin enjoyer by passion.Currently advancing the development of DefAI infrastructure.Built enterprise-grade financial products for multiple publicly-listed corporations and scaled a cross-border crypto-to-fiat solution across 5 countries, achieving <2min transaction times.LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/ianestradaX: https://x.com/IanLivesCrypto

Ian EstradaProduct builder by trade, memecoin and stablecoin enjoyer by passion.Currently advancing the development of DefAI infrastructure.Built enterprise-grade financial products for multiple publicly-listed corporations and scaled a cross-border crypto-to-fiat solution across 5 countries, achieving <2min transaction times.LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/ianestradaX: https://x.com/IanLivesCrypto

Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA is a Partner focused on investor relations and research at Hack VC, a crypto-native venture capital firm. Previously, she was the Head of Client and Portfolio Solutions at Runa Digital Assets, a liquid token investment manager. Prior to Runa, she spent eight years in quantitative investment management, holding product specialist and business development roles at Two Sigma and AQR. She started her career in prime services at Barclays. Alex holds a BS from Cornell University.