After gathering an abundance of positive feedback from participants, we can confidently say it was a triumph. The greatest asset was the attendees themselves—people from various industries, some more or less connected to Ari10, all working hard together toward our shared success!
- Two Exceptional Panel Discussions
- Five Unique Presentations
- Awards for Partners and Employees
- A Knowledge Quiz, Networking with an Open Bar, and an Afterparty
Two Different Debates! What Did We Learn?
Both were successful, but before we summarize them, let’s delve into the first panel discussion titled, *“Franchise in a Cryptocurrency Exchange: Does It Make Sense?”* For nearly half an hour, moderator Mateusz Skiba posed probing questions to the participants, weighing the pros and cons. Panelists, including Marcin Olchowy and Mirosław Ziółkowski, exchanged insights, ultimately confirming that changing regulatory trends and methodologies favor incorporating crypto exchanges into a franchise model.
The next debate, titled *“Looking at the European Crypto Market with a Local Perspective – Are We on the Same Page?”* was moderated by Jacek Kubiak and conducted in English. Our representatives, Diana Stetiu (Romania) and Martin Hergovic (Slovakia), thoroughly discussed the development of crypto in their respective countries. Although both are somewhat behind Poland in crypto innovations, they still have significant untapped growth potential—opportunities Ari10 is set to capitalize on by establishing branches in both markets!
Five Engaging Presentations You Need to Know About!
1. MiCA & DORA Regulations: The first presentation covered MiCA and DORA regulations, which will undoubtedly bring several changes affecting the future of the cryptocurrency market in Poland. From Ari10’s perspective, everything is under control, as our lawyer Mikołaj Butkiewicz explained.
2. Web3 Reputation Crisis: Shortly after, a presentation on the threatened reputation of Web3 and whether crypto media can rebuild trust was delivered by Jakub Dziadkowiec from the Polish branch of Beincrypto. He highlighted several positive factors, especially educational efforts, while also warning against negatives like aggressive promotion of investments in crypto projects.
3. Partnership with the Mennica Skarbowa: The third and most significant presentation of the evening was about our new partnership with the Mennica Skarbowa! You might recognize them from their famous TV commercial featuring renowned football referee Szymon Marciniak, who, interestingly, joined us online during the gala. This partnership is the first of its kind in Poland and represents a milestone in enabling the purchase of gold for crypto, and vice versa!
4. ARI10 Token Transition to Base Network: After a short break, Grzegorz Wojtyniak took the stage with a presentation on the upcoming transition of the ARI10 token to the Base network. After hearing his detailed arguments, it’s clear this is a wise move. Grzegorz highlighted the strong points of the Base network, such as pro-regulatory actions, modern solutions ensuring high transaction speed and security, and the fact that we are aligning with current trends, as it is one of the most popular Layer 2 blockchains.
5. Ari10’s Future Strategy: The final presentation, concluding the official part of the gala, was delivered by our CEO Mateusz Kara, focusing on Ari10's strategy and further development. These processes are accelerating significantly, and we must be ahead of the curve. Our entire strategy is designed to further increase our efficiency and ultimately boost all our numbers, from the number of transactions to the company’s overall revenue.
Meet Our Most Distinguished Employees and Partners!
Starting with employees, huge congratulations go to Monika Kaczmarek, leader of the Customer Care department, and Mateusz Szabelski, our legal counsel. Your dedication is golden and serves as an inspiration to the rest of the team.
Among partners, special recognition goes to Kantor Bałtyk, represented at the gala by Mateusz Skiba and Marcin Bilman. Thanks to their tremendous efforts, it has become one of the most recognizable crypto exchange points in all of Poland.
A big shout-out also goes to our representatives Radek Rosiak and Paweł Węgierski. Their hard and diligent work has significantly contributed to our growth in 2024.
Another company deserving of praise is the Polish branch of the international crypto news outlet, Beincrypto. From the beginning of our existence, they have been our reliable partners, and we can always count on their support. Special thanks to Karol Stadnik and Jakub Dziadkowiec.
It was our pleasure to honor Jakub Bartoszek, CEO of Cashify. Our competition drives the development of the cryptocurrency market in Poland, significantly raising the standard of available crypto purchase/sale services. At the end of the day, Ari10 greatly values building relationships with everyone.
Lastly, but certainly not least, is Karol Łapawa, a key figure in building our brand. You can meet him at almost every BitcoinTej event, passionately discussing cryptocurrencies and building a fantastic community of market enthusiasts, many of whom become our clients.
In Summary, Our Gala Achieved What We Hoped For – SUCCESS!
In conclusion, it’s worth mentioning the additional events that contributed to the gala's overall success. One of them was our Knowledge Quiz, which briefly took participants out of the typical conference atmosphere, engaging them in intense brainstorming.
Right after the conference, we all headed to another hall with an open bar, where, for a few hours, everyone participated enthusiastically in the much-anticipated networking session. Many top experts from the cryptocurrency market ensured a high level of discussion and the opportunity to establish valuable business relationships.
Finally, we moved on to the less formal part of the event, the After Party at Próżność club, which lasted almost until dawn and concluded the Ari10 Partners Gala in style.
We thank all participants and eagerly await the third edition of our Gala in 2025!