Crafting the Cryptoeconomy Conference 2026

Crafting the Cryptoeconomy Conference 2026 is a two-day conference hosted by Columbia University's Center for Digital Finance & Technologies, with support from the Uniswap Foundation and Avalanche Foundation. It brings together researchers, academics, economists, and practitioners in crypto and finance to discuss the development of digital finance. Sessions cover topics such as stablecoins, prediction markets, cross-border payments, banking, Ethereum, Layer 2 networks, tokenisation, and quantum computing's potential impact on blockchain security.

The event combines academic research with industry perspectives, making it suitable for those interested in the theoretical and practical aspects of crypto and finance. It takes place in person at Columbia University in New York on October 29–30, 2026.

Why attend

• Hear talks on stablecoins, prediction markets, cross-border payments, and banking.
• Explore Ethereum, Layer 2 networks, tokenisation, and quantum computing impacts.
• Engage with a mix of academic research and industry perspectives.

Good to know

• Dates: October 29–30, 2026, at Columbia University in New York.
• The event is held in person.
• Registration details are available via the official website.

Agenda, speaker updates and ticket availability can change — confirm details on the official event website before booking travel.

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