Microsoft backs Ethereum Developers Conference DevCon 2 in China

Microsoft backs Ethereum Developers Conference DevCon 2 in China

For the second year running, Microsoft will be the Premiere Sponsor of the Ethereum developer conference Devcon2 slated for Shanghai in September where the most up-to-date research and development work supported by the Ethereum Foundation will be showcased. Prime location in Shanghai. The Foundation is working with Wanxiang Blockchain Labs this year to jointly host their respective events during the International Blockchain Week at Hyatt on the Bund between September 19 and 24. This is based on their realization that both Ethereum’s Devcon1 and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs’ Global Blockchain....


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