{"id":15612,"date":"2025-03-12T15:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hederav2stg.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/thats-a-wrap-on-hederacon-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T23:35:54","slug":"thats-a-wrap-on-hederacon-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hedera.com\/blog\/thats-a-wrap-on-hederacon-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"That\u2019s A Wrap on HederaCon 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"body-text BodyCopy mb-40 style-1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The inaugural HederaCon 2025\u2013Hedera\u2019s first user conference since 2018\u2013proved that great things happen when the community comes together. On February 25th, more than 600 community members, developers, founders, and industry leaders gathered in Denver for a jam-packed day of industry insights, technical deep dives, and an exploration of the big ideas shaping the digital economy. <\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Two Tracks, One Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HederaCon featured two distinct content tracks: The Mainstage Sessions tackled big-picture discussions on the industry\u2019s most pressing topics, while the Technical Stage provided deep dives into Hedera\u2019s technology, developer tools, and real-world applications.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Whether you were in the audience, watching the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sR5OFHW9JBU\" target=\"_blank\">livestream<\/a>, or catching up later, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLcaTa5RR9SuAghyJdEp6_7GbAGq9zaKz7\" target=\"_blank\">all sessions are available<\/a> to watch on YouTube\u2014ensuring no one misses out on the HederaCon action and insights.<\/p>\n<style>\n  .image-row {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center; \/* Centers content horizontally *\/\n    gap: 10px; \/* Adds spacing between images *\/\n  }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"image-row\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706424\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HederaCon-2025-84-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706426\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hederacon_DenverCO-222-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>Inside the Mainstage Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The conference opened with <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JIlirUJs_V0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/a> from Hedera co-founders Dr. Leemon Baird and Mance Harmon, reflecting on Hedera\u2019s journey and its mission bringing trust to different \u2018worlds\u2019. They emphasized the community\u2019s role, stating, \u201cHedera the ledger itself, the platform, is just the plumbing. The real magic is what you build on it\u201d. This inspiring session set the tone for a day of insights and Hedera\u2019s continued role as the trust layer of the digital economy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FbbuzJyLYZM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cross-Border and More: What&#8217;s Fueling the Growth of Crypto Payments?<\/strong><\/a>\u201d panelists examined the rapid rise of crypto payments, highlighting key drivers behind cross-border settlements, merchant adoption, and real-world use cases.<br \/>Speakers: Ahmed Zifzaf (Worldpay), Sushil Prabhu (Dropp), Alisa DiCaprio (Swift)<br \/>Moderator: Rob Allen (Australian Payments Plus).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9D8koftchWw\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Why the RWA Megatrend Isn&#8217;t Stopping Anytime Soon<\/strong><\/a>\u201d saw experts examine the growth of real-world assets (RWA) and its  impact on global markets in an era where  tokenization is reshaping the financial landscape.<br \/>Speakers: Edward Nwokedi (RedSwan), Eli Cohen (Centrifuge), Chase Merlin (Brale)<br \/>Moderator: Rob Massey (Deloitte)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7f5e1J_GMGY\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How Interoperability Will Unlock the Future<\/strong><\/a>\u201d brought together leaders from various different blockchain ecosystems to look at the critical role of seamless blockchain communication and standards, as well as its impact on the industry\u2019s future.<br \/>Speakers: David Hawig (Web3 Foundation), Simon Baksys (LayerZero), Maghnus Mareneck (Interchain Labs), James Friel (Axelar)<br \/>Moderator: Eric Piscini (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QX9r13fT_DA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AI, Meet DLT: Scaling Responsibly<\/strong><\/a>\u201d unpacked one of the hottest topics in the space: how distributed ledger technology (DLT) enables ethical AI development and ensures secure data provenance.<br \/>Speakers: Greg Whalen (Prove AI), Jim Nasr (Acoer), Rebecca Liao (Saga), Jonathan Dotan (EQTY Lab)<br \/>Moderator: Shyam Nagarajan (Hedera)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZIyXFW5mkXg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hello, Future? Reflecting on the Hedera Journey So Far<\/strong><\/a>\u201d offered a thoughtful look at Hedera\u2019s milestones, its evolution over the years, and the path forward for the Hedera ecosystem.<br \/>Speakers: Miguel Carpena (ioBuilders), Brandon Davenport (Hgraph.io), Greg Scullard (Hashgraph)<br \/>Moderator: Brandon Hargreaves (HbarBull)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FTXUdQ6dTf8\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Why Wallets Need a Refresh<\/strong><\/a>\u201d dove into the key changes needed to streamline the user experience and share how these industry trailblazers are  leading the charge in transforming the wallet landscape.<br \/>Speakers: May Chan (Hashpack), Jess Houlgrave (Reown), Michael Lewellen (Blockaid)<br \/>Moderator: Brandon Davenport (Hgraph.io)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5NBWCnJlJ48\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DLT Pioneers in Conversation: Charles Hoskinson &amp; Dr. Leemon Baird<\/strong><\/a>\u201d was a pivotal fireside chat bringing together two blockchain visionaries to discuss the evolution of the DLT space, key industry-wide initiatives such as the  DeRec Alliance, and how the industry can collaborate to move forward.  i<br \/>Speakers: Charles Hoskinson (Cardano), Dr. Leemon Baird (Hashgraph)<br \/>Moderator: Ryan Solomon (Genfinity)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/l9j0Z_UeHt0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Enabling the Next Wave of NFT Innovation<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u201d <\/strong>dug into the technological and infrastructure challenges shaping the future of NFTs.<br \/>Speakers: Michael Kantor (KiloScribe), Manu Cabrera (Kabilla), May Chan (Hashpack)<br \/>Moderator: Ty Smith (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_t_CkT7VsxE\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fireside With Dapper Labs&#8217; Roham Gharegozlou<\/strong><\/a>\u201d featured a conversation between Roham Gharegozlou and Devin Saxon (Hashgraph), exploring what makes digital collectibles so compelling and how intellectual property remains a frontier for on-chain innovation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wJYOHlqCpUQ\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fireside With Calaxy&#8217;s Spencer Dinwiddie<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u201d <\/strong>delved into the NBA star\u2019s journey into blockchain, why the team chose to build on Hedera, and how Calaxy is driving innovation in the creator economy space. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201c<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VW0AnrJcprc\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>From Combat to Creators: Consumer Use Cases Taking DLT Mainstream<\/strong><\/a>\u201d took attendees to the front lines to discover \u200b\u200bwhich consumer messages are advancing Web3 adoption and which are missing the mark.<br \/>Speakers: Solo Ceesay (Calaxy), Robert Bryan (Karate Combat)<br \/>Moderator: David Wachsman (Wachsman)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"image-row\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706437\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hederacon_DenverCO-198-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706438\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hederacon_DenverCO-238-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/P5xNGB_sYqo\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Great Reset: Why US Crypto Policy Is Suddenly Different<\/strong><\/a>\u201d featured timely discussions on the shifting regulatory landscape in the U.S. and its impact on crypto adoption.<br \/>Speakers: Teresa Goody Guillen (BakerHostetler), Caitlin Long (Custodia Bank), Marta Belcher (Filecoin Foundation)<br \/>Moderator: Nilmini Rubin (Hedera)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/csM2GBGeHK8\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fireside With Linux Foundation&#8217;s Daniela Barbosa<\/strong><\/a>\u201d saw Shyam Nagarajan (Hedera) sit down with Linux Foundation\u2019s Daniel Barbosa to discuss Hedera\u2019s pioneering contribution of its codebase to the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust under \u2018Project Hiero.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iunJ5sNIxaM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Swap, Lend, and More: A Look at DeFi on Hedera<\/strong><\/a>\u201d featured a panel of builders discussing the factors behind DeFi\u2019s recent growth and what\u2019s on the horizon.<br \/>Speakers: Brady Gentile (Bonzo Finance), Thodoris Karakostas (Chainlink Labs), Victor Holotescu (Buidler Labs)<br \/>Moderator: Charles Adkins (Hedera Foundation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PS2Jz3YxBWY\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Neuron on the Intersection of DePIN and AI<\/strong><\/a>\u201d showcased CEO and Co-Founder James Dunthorne (Neuron) as he explored how Neuron\u2019s aviation technology sets a new standard for safety in the air, and how it leverages the Hedera network for DePin and AI in its use case.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2Ro23KW9e0s\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wen ETF? Fireside With Canary Capital&#8217;s Steven McClurg<\/strong><\/a>\u201d had Steven McClurg sit down with Gregg Bell (HBAR Foundation) to explore the current ETF landscape, what&#8217;s next for crypto ETFs, and how global market shifts are shaping the future of this emerging asset class.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZEJB-36mJQo\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>On-Chain Stars: Projects on Hedera and Integrations to Watch<\/strong><\/a>\u201d was a deep dive with Hashgraph\u2019s Greg Scullard and Michael Garber at what\u2019s next for the Hedera ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">The<strong> \u201c<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ycjzExTqu34\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Closing Keynote<\/strong><\/a>\u201d by the HBAR Foundation\u2019s Charles Adkins was a forward-looking keynote discussing the Foundation\u2019s strategic roadmap and a look at what\u2019s ahead in areas such as AI, DeFi and tokenization.<br \/>Speaker: Charles Adkins (HBAR Foundation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"image-row\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706452\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC09947-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706450\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HederaCon-2025-190-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Exploring the Technical Track<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After introducing developers and builders to the technical stage, Ed Marquez led the audience into the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6xdJ_CLf0d0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hedera 2025 \u2013 What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/a>\u201d roadmap session  which outlined upcoming advancements in the Hedera technology stack.<br \/>Speakers: Richard Bair (Hashgraph), Ed Marquez (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LPA63EE78iw\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Journey of a Transaction: Navigating the Hedera Network<\/strong><\/a>\u201d offered  a hands-on look at how transactions flow through the Hedera network.<br \/>Speakers: Richard Bair (Hashgraph), Jasper Potts (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZmgFP2fbmag\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Road to EVM Equivalence<\/strong><\/a>\u201d explored Hedera\u2019s work towards full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility.<br \/>Speaker: Nana Essilfie-Conduah (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HmHWGNdS2cs\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lessons Learned Implementing dApps on Hedera: 3 Testing Tips<\/strong><\/a>\u201d helped attendees gain actionable insights for building reliable, high-performance dApps on Hedera.<br \/>Speaker: Alberto Molina (iOBuilders)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FySRHt_oJVU\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Smart Contracts in Any Language: How to Onboard the Next Million Developers<\/strong><\/a>\u201d was a discussion on making smart contracts more accessible through multi-language support.<br \/>Speaker: Grigore Rosu (Pi Squared)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"image-row\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706464\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC09960-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706465\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC09964-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R2RcaHTzvCk\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pushing the Boundaries of HCS Through On-Graph Content<\/strong><\/a>\u201d introduced developers to key Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) standards that facilitate efficient file data management, recursion within the service, and dynamic NFTs.<br \/>Speaker: Michael Kantor (KiloScribe)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GmjxOZW_O20\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Unlocking Programmability on Hedera: The Next Evolution of Payment Infrastructure<\/strong><\/a>\u201d focused on how Actalink is revolutionizing programmability on Hedera, enabling developers and enterprises to build next-gen financial infrastructure for payments. Speaker: Sumit Kishore (Actalink)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rrFylGrALd0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Block Streams &amp; Block Nodes: Insights and Implementations<\/strong><\/a>\u201d equipped attendees with the knowledge to leverage the technical underpinnings of block streams and block nodes for advanced applications on the Hedera network.<br \/>Speakers: Richard Bair (Hashgraph) and Jasper Potts (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9bRTnNIwHiA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hiero: A Vendor-Neutral Home for the Technology of Hedera and Future DLT Standards<\/strong><\/a>\u201d gave the audience insights into Hedera\u2019s open governance processes and the best practices that enable us to maintain vendor neutrality.<br \/>Speakers: Hart Montgomery (LF Decentralized Trust) and Hendrik Ebbers (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YnEQ6ZmBG7A\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tokenization Unleashed: Exploring HTS, EVM, and Hybrid Models on Hedera<\/strong><\/a>\u201d took a deep dive into the future of tokenized assets on Hedera.<br \/>Speaker: Ty Smith (Hashgraph)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"image-row\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706472\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hederacon_DenverCO-296-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706471\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hederacon_DenverCO-286-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After a day packed with learning and networking, attendees capped off the experience at <strong>The \u0126-Bar after-party<\/strong>, hosted by Hedera and <a href=\"https:\/\/developerdao.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Developer DAO<\/a> at the iconic Meow Wolf, an immersive art collective known for its interactive installations that blend storytelling and visual art. Attendees immersed themselves in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, complete with cocktails, snacks, and DJ sets that set the vibe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-row\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706480\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HederaCon-2025-After-Party-101-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706478\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HederaCon-2025-After-Party-85-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-image=\"1706479\" src=\"https:\/\/hedera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HederaCon-2025-After-Party-97-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HederaCon 2025 was more than just a conference\u2014it was a launchpad for the next wave of innovation in the Hedera ecosystem. Whether you joined in person or are catching up now, the ideas shared will shape what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thanks for being a part of this journey as we build the trust layer of the digital economy. Hello future!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inaugural HederaCon 2025\u2013Hedera\u2019s first user conference since 2018\u2013proved that great things happen when the community comes together. 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