Dark Wallet co-creator Cody Wilson to speak at Voice & Exit
AUSTIN, Texas – Voice & Exit, an event aimed to spark innovation, returns to Austin, Texas on June 21, with a lineup that includes Cody Wilson, co-creator of Dark Wallet. Bitcoin will be a hot topic among speakers and attendees, as it plays a central role in several speakers’ projects.This year’s event will also offer a breakout session on crypto-innovations featuring Wilson, Michael Goldstein and Chuck Grimmett, making it a natural draw for Texas’ growing Bitcoin community. Co-founders Seth Blaustein and Max Borders have decided to expand the format to a full-day event across two venues....
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