The presence of both CZ and Buterin at the same event quickly sparked excitement among crypto enthusiasts. A follower asked about the individual “not paying attention” to CZ’s selfie, prompting CZ to confirm that it was indeed Buterin with a casual “Vitalik. Haha. Didn’t take long to recognize him.”
The crypto community jumped into the conversation with humor and speculation, with some hinting at Ethereum’s recent challenges and the significance of seeing two industry heavyweights together.
DeSci, or decentralized science, is an emerging trend in the blockchain community, aiming to decentralize scientific research and innovation, much like how DeFi (decentralized finance) is transforming finance. Although CZ didn’t provide further details about the event or discussions held, the Thailand-based gathering seems to have attracted notable figures from the DeSci movement.
Following his departure from Binance due to regulatory challenges, including a hefty fine from the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged violations of anti-money-laundering regulations, CZ has stepped back from his CEO role. However, his participation in events like this DeSci gathering indicates an ongoing commitment to the broader blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.
With CZ and Buterin both present at a DeSci event, speculation continues to swirl about future developments in the decentralized science space and the potential impact these two thought leaders could have on the industry’s direction.